Cynthia L. Herzog 
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Summer parties are back
Here’s what you need to know for the first in-person Arts Fest and People’s Choice Festival in two years.
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Foodies planning to attend this year’s Central Pennsylvania Arts Festival are in luck. From gourmet grilled cheese to tacos to funnel cakes, there are options to please everyone.
The 2022 Central Pennsylvania Arts Festival will take place July 14-17, with Children and Youth Day on July 13.
The famous event will include a sidewalk sale and exhibit, indoor and outdoor shows and more. Some of the indoor shows will require a $15 wristband.
More than 15 food vendors are expected to attend the festival. Here’s a look at some of the offerings. Please note that it is likely that not all dishes will be available in every truck, as mobile restaurants often offer simplified menus during events.
Funnel Cake Kings
This truck offers unique funnel cake flavors including Orange Dreamicle, Cinnamon Roll, Peanut Butter Cinnamon, and Caramel Apple.
It will be located at the Memorial Field Parking Lot at the arts festival and will be open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 13, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. July 14-16.
We’re Cheesin’
We Be Cheesin’ features fan-favorite grilled cheeses like the three cheeses with muenster, colby jack, and mozzarella, as well as specialties like pizza grilled cheese and “chocolate monkey.”
The truck will be located in Allen and Nittany at the arts festival.
Maine Bay & Berry Co.
For crab cakes and lobster rolls, stop by Maine Bay & Berry Co. The State College-based company offers fresh and frozen fish, including clams, mussels, oysters, fillets of alligator and more. The shop also offers Maine lobster bisque, broccoli and cheddar soup, and creamy corn chowder.
Maine Bay & Berry will be located at Sidney Friedman Park.
sullen culture
Moody Culture will be located in Allen and Nittany to serve all your kombucha needs at this year’s Arts Fest.
Flavors are constantly rotating, but the company’s website currently displays Mint Watermelon, Lemon Ginger, Pomegranate Rosemary, and Pineapple Cayenne.
Hellenic mobile kitchen Kouzina
This Greek cafe on wheels offers treats like loaded fries (topped with sheep’s milk feta cheese and homemade creamy feta dressing), baklava ice cream, and frappes. Gyro options include vegetables, grilled chicken, lamb, and beef.
The truck will be located at the Memorial Field parking lot.
Smokeys and Sweets by Bonnie Blue
Bonnie Blue’s offers “comfort food redefined,” and you can find it in the Memorial Field parking lot.
He is known for the shrimp po boy, with blackened shrimp, shredded cabbage, tomatoes, creamy Cajun sauce and scallions on a grilled French roll. The truck also previously offered specialty nachos, with Cajun crawfish or buffalo chicken.
Other options
If none of these food trucks are your thing, you’ll find plenty more at the festival.
Other vendors available will include Bees Knees Coffee, Everything About Crepes, Hanson’s Kettle Korn, Brazilian Munchies Food Truck, Miller’s Tropical Sno, The Tuckerbox, Chan’s Golden Gate, Backwoods Smoke Shack, Heeter’s Ice Cream Truck, Penn State Creamery and The Rolling Lion Food Truck.
Additionally, six regional vendors will be selling groceries at the intersection of Foster Avenue and South Allen Street. TorchBearer, Saint Rocco’s Treats, Bevvy’s Gourmet, Scentual Aroma Inc., Hillbillys Beef Jerky and Seven Barrels sauces will be available.
Here is the full list of festival food from the organizers by location.
