Loveland, Ohio – The 12th Annual Loveland Food Truck Rally is rolling back into town—bigger and better than ever! Join us on Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 12 PM to 8 PM at Shopper’s Haven Plaza (597 Loveland-Madeira Rd.) for an unforgettable day of delicious eats, family fun, and community spirit—all with free admission!
Enjoy a wide selection of food from 30 food trucks offering something for everyone. Beverages will be available for purchase, including beer, wine, seltzers, soda, and water while enjoying live music to keep party vibes going all day and into the evening.
But that’s not all—join forces with the Loveland Police Department as we stuff-a-truck with non-perishable donations for the Loveland LIFE Food Pantry. And for the little ones, there’s a jam-packed children’s area featuring inflatables, face painting, and more excitement!
Additionally, we will be kicking Fentanyl to the Curb with beverage tips Supporting the Do it for Jack Foundation.
The food truck rally kicks off at 12:00 PM with local performances from Premier Tumbling & Dance, then the one and only Naked Karate Girls take the stage and get the party started at 1:00PM. Stay and play and catch the Counting Skeletons rockin us through the evening until close at 8:00PM. If you can’t get enough, swing by for a take-out order to enjoy the flavor fest at home!
Be sure to enjoy the Children’s Zone play area and bring along your pet for the NEW Pet Zone complete with a water station and treats!
Best of all, entrance is free, and you can indulge in mouthwatering eats priced at just $6-$10 per item.
Food trucks in attendance:
Adena’s Beefstroll
Best Thing Smokin
Big Dogs Pizza
Cheese N Chong
Chef Shack Food Truck
City Belle Fried Pies
Daizie’s Dillas
Dine-In Hawaiian
El Cardenal taqueria
FolksNMotionLLC
Funnel Vision
Graeter’s Ice Cream
Just Jerks
Kabobske
Kona Ice of NE Cincinnati
Lazy Dogs
MamaBear’s Mac
Maw Maw’s Creole Kitchen
Nou Street Food
Off The Hook
Quad Que BBQ
Quite Frankly LLC
Red sesame korean bbq
S.E.A. Cuisine Ohio LLC
Schmidt’s Sausage Truck
Steak It Eazy
Streetpops
Sweets & Meats BBQ
The Cheesecakery
Twisted Greek
Schedule of events:
12pm-1pm: Premier Dance & Tumbling
1pm -4pm: Naked Karate Girls
4:30-8pm: Counting Skeletons
The event is currently at capacity for food truck vendors. Parking is available at the Primary School across the street and in the Goodwill lot just a block from the event.
Loveland, Ohio – The 11th annual Loveland Food Truck Rally is back, and it’s gearing up to be the ultimate kickoff to summer on Saturday, May 11, from noon until 8 PM at the Shopper’s Haven Plaza (597 Loveland-Madeira Rd.). Join the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance for a celebration of food, fun, and community—all with no admission fee.
Prepare your taste buds for a culinary adventure with an impressive lineup of 25 food trucks to satisfy every craving. Enjoy beverages for purchase including beer, wine, seltzers, water, and soda while enjoying the rhythm of live music that’ll keep the party vibes alive. All tips from beverage sales will benefit The Jack Quehl Foundation, Do It For Jack.
But that’s not all—join forces with the Loveland Police Department as we stuff-a-truck with non-perishable donations for the Loveland LIFE Food Pantry and contribute to a diaper donation for The Care Center. And for the little ones, there’s a jam-packed children’s area featuring inflatables, face painting, and more excitement.
The food truck rally kicks off at noon sharp and keeps rolling until 8 PM. Best of all, entrance is free, and you can indulge in mouthwatering eats priced at just $6-9 per item.
Food trucks in attendance:
Adeena’s Beefstroll
AllaboutChurros.LLC
Big Dogs Pizza
Caveman Crepes
Chicken Mac Truck
Daizies Dillas
Dine-In Hawaiian
The Naughty Lobstah
El Cardenal Taqueria
FolksNMotion
Funnel Vision
Just Jerks Food Truck
Kabobske
Kona Ice of NE Cincinnati & Dayton
Lazy Dogs & Burgers
Mad Mark’s
MamaBear’s Mac
Nou Street Food
Off The Hook
Smokin Bark BBQ
Steak It Eazy
Streetpops
The Cheesecakery
Travelin’ Toms
Twisted Greek
Grab your family and friends and snag a spot with your folding chairs to soak up the live entertainment featuring electrifying performances by Counting Skeletons and Hifi Honey. And if you can’t get enough, swing by for a take-out order to enjoy the flavor fest at home.
Schedule of events:
Noon until -2 PM: Counting Skeletons
2:30 PM until – 4 PM: Premier Dance & Tumbling
5 until 8 PM: HiFi Honey
The event is currently at capacity for food truck vendors. Parking is available at the Primary School across the street and in Shoppers Haven Plaza parking lot.
Special thank you to Wolterman Law for being the presenting sponsor of this annual event.
Loveland, Ohio – The 10th annual Loveland Food Truck Rallywill be held on Saturday, May 13, from 3 PM until 10 PM at Shopper’s Haven Plaza (597 Loveland-Madeira Rd.). The President of the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance CeeCee Collins said, “We are so happy this event has become the unofficial kick of to summer in Loveland.”
Collins added that the Chamber loves highlighting businesses along the Loveland Madeira corridor and in the Shoppers Haven area. “There will be excellent entertainment, an enhanced children’s area, tons of food trucks that any foodie can enjoy and a variety of cold beverages.”
Be sure to help others and bring a non-perishable goods for the LIFE Food Pantry-Stuff a Truck on site!”
There is no cost to attend the food truck rally.
The event includes:
• Food options from over variety of 25 food trucks offering something for everyone’s taste! We are at capacity for food trucks! Vendors still welcome.
• Beverages for sale to include beer, wine, seltzers, water, and soda.
• Live music.
• Help the Loveland Police Department Stuff-a-Truck with non-perishable donations for Loveland LIFE Food Pantry.
Join OrangeTheory Fitness in the kids area for family fitness classes!!!
• Children’s area with inflatables, face painting and more!
Loveland, Ohio– This community tradition has joined forces wth the Loveland Food Truck Rally and is a wonderful way to give back to your neighbors.
The Loveland Police Department will have a Ford F150 Police Vehicle at the rally and you can help load it up with with non-perishable food donations for Loveland’s LIFE Food Pantry.
The 10th Annual Loveland Food Truck Rally presented by the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance is an awesome summer kick-off event and is in less than 10 days! Mark your calendars for a great afternoon of fun and food including 25 food trucks, a kids’ area, live music, cold beer, and more!
The Stuff-A-Truck and Food Truck Rally will take place Saturday, May 13 from 3 in the afternoon until 8 PM at Shopper’s Haven Plaza, 597 Loveland Madeira Road.
Loveland, Ohio – Here is the news so many have been hungry for. The 10th Annual Loveland Food Truck Rally list! The awesome summer kick-off event is in less than 3 weeks! Mark your calendars for a great afternoon of fun and food including 25 food trucks, a kids’ area, live music, cold beer, and more!
Saturday, May 13th
3 PM until 10 PM
Shopper’s Haven Plaza on Loveland-Madeira Road.
The Loveland Food Truck Rally is both family-friendly and free to attend and presented by the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance. Want to volunteer at this event? We’d love to have you!
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Columnist Cassie Mattia is a resident of Historic Downtown Loveland and the Public Relations Coordinator at Butler County Board of DD. Cassie was awarded the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance 2021 Young Business Professional of the Year. She is the President and Publisher of Loveland Magazine.
Loveland, Ohio – Foodies from all over came together to enjoy local food trucks, vendors, and superb live entertainment on Saturday at Shopper’s Haven Plaza for the 8th Annual Loveland Food Truck Rally!
Me being the Food Guru I am, I couldn’t miss out on all the local cuisine, so I grabbed my boyfriend and enjoyed a beautiful walk from Downtown Loveland to Shopper’s Haven Plaza.
As Adam and I inched closer to the Food Truck Rally we were beyond impressed with the 24 Food Trucks lined along the plaza welcoming the community as they selected their food truck of choice! Included in all the fun were inflatables for children to play on, face painting and henna tattoos, vendor booths in which local businesses/organizations, like LIFE Food Pantry and Garden City Chiropractic, were able to share their story with the community, exciting give-away raffles, and a stage in which 3 different entertainment groups, Premier Dance and Tumbling, Minar and Sowers, and The Dan Varner Band, were able to perform while many stopped to watch to cheer them on.
Those who attended the Food Truck Rally were able to bring in their own “Tailgating” set-up so that they could safely and comfortably enjoy the atmosphere and of course the most important part; the food. Take a look at the video below for a glimpse into the 2021 Loveland Food Truck Rally!
After going to the last few Food Truck Rallies I have learned that the best way to take in all the Food Trucks is to start from the first truck and slowly but surely make your way to each and every one. Me being the journalist I am I have gotten into the habit of documenting each Food Truck and what they bring to the table so that by the time I get to the last Food Truck I know exactly which ones I’m going to try!
This year the Food Truck Rally had a little something for everyone! From the unique flavor combinations from Kona Ice to the Texas Joe award-winning Brisket, not one community member came out of the Rally empty-handed. Being Vegan, each year I am always curious as to what Food Trucks will be representing those with a plant-based lifestyle, and to my pleasant surprise, I had several options to choose from.
One of my favorite Vegan Food Truck options was Just Jerks Jamaican Grill. Just Jerks specialized in “Rice Boxes” and Tacos with a little Jamaican flair! I decided to go with the Veggie Rice Box, which included Plantains, Jamaican rice and beans, sauteed veggies, and Caribbean slaw. The Plantains were to die for as they melted right in my mouth when I took my first bite. Jenn’s HOT Tamale Food Truck also had some great Latin street eats for Vegans as they featured both sliders and tacos with Zucchini substituted as the protein!
Although many are now moving towards a plant-based lifestyle, the Loveland Food Truck Rally had more than enough options for the meat-lovers out there!
East Coast Eatz represented a blacked-out style Food Truck offering a variety of cheesesteaks, chicken subs, and street tacos. Rock n Rolls displayed a vintage speaker on their Food Truck and specialized in Tots (Goetta and Buffalo Chicken), Egg Rolls, and Wraps including an Orange Ginger Chicken combo. Mama Bear’s Mac ended up being my boyfriend’s Food Truck dinner choice as he ordered the Flamin’ Jack Grilled Cheese. Even though I couldn’t try the grilled cheese, my boyfriend said and I quote, “My mouth is on fire, but for some reason, I can’t stop eating this!”
Of course after a filling yet scrumptious dinner you have to get something sweet, right? That simply is a no-brainer for me. The Food Truck Rally had so many sweet options that I believe some of those that attended the Rally skipped dinner and went straight for dessert! The legendary Loveland Dairy Whip brought their mobile truck, serving up only the creamiest soft serve you can imagine, while Funnel Vision offered 10 creative funnel cake creations ranging from Maple Bacon to Tooty Fruity to Salted Caramel Pretzel.
I decided to go with Sweet Maize Kettle Corn being the popcorn lover I am. I was anticipating an average-sized bag of Kettle Corn but when my boyfriend went to order it for me he came back with a 13-pound bag of Kettle Corn! Needless to say, I’m still working on finishing the bag. There have already been a couple of nights where I have woken up the next morning with the bag of Kettle Corn laying right next to my pillow! I think that describes how fantastic Sweet Maize Kettle Corn tastes.
Cincinnati’s Graeter’s also brought their Food Truck, which of course you can’t go wrong with a couple of scoops of their infamous Black Raspberry Chip, while The Cheesecakery made an appearance again this year featuring Oreo, Birthday Cake Batter, White Chocolate Raspberry, Original with Lemon Creme, and Chocolate Silk as their cheesecake flavors.
All 24 Food Trucks present at the Annual Food Truck Rally went above and beyond to serve up only the best street food to those wanting to support the individuals working within the Food Trucks’ passions. Little Miami River Chamber of Alliance President, Cee Cee Collins said the feedback from the community this year was out of this world.
“Loveland is back open! We had the largest attendance we have ever had for the 2021 Loveland Food Truck Rally,” Collins said, “The feedback we are receiving is amazing. Everyone feels it was a fantastic day all around; great weather, great music, great company, and GREAT FOOD! We want to see any guests come back soon and visit all of the businesses throughout our area over the summer months.”
Meredith Taylor, Little Miami River Chamber of Alliance Program Director, couldn’t agree more with Collins, as she said she couldn’t thank the community of Loveland enough for all of their support.
“It was an amazing day and night! Thanks to so many of the community members who came out to support us. The food trucks, vendors and entertainment had a blast and we can’t wait for the next one,” Taylor said, “Loveland is a special place and we are honored to serve you and the business community!”
If you missed out on the Loveland Food Truck Rally’s musical guests or you would just like to reminisce on all the fun you had watching, check out the videos below!
Minar and Sowers Performing at the 2021 Loveland Food Truck RallyThe Nationally Recognized Dan Varner Band Putting on a Great Show at the 2021 Loveland Food Truck Rally
Thank you to all those who supported, helped, and served up delicious food at this year’s Annual Loveland Food Truck Rally! We are so lucky to be a part of a community that enjoys spending time together while supporting one another’s passions. I for one can’t wait until next year’s Food Truck Rally as well as all of the fun and exciting things to come this summer in Loveland as we safely transition back to a bit of normalcy!
Be sure to stay tuned to all things delicious with Me, Cassie the Food Guru, as I take on the absolute best cuisine in the area and share it with YOU our loyal Loveland Magazine readers! Enjoy the photos I captured at the 2021 Loveland Food Truck Rally below!
Loveland, Ohio – It’s back and better than ever! The Little Miami River Chamber Alliance (LMRCA) will be kicking off the 8th Annual Loveland Food Truck Rally, presented by Wolterman Law, on May 8th from 3 PM to 10 PM at Shopper’s Haven Plaza on Loveland-Madeira Road.
This year the Loveland Food Truck Rally, both family-friendly and free to attend, will be bringing in over 20 food trucks for the community to enjoy! Guests that attend will have the option to stay and take in the atmosphere by tailgating near their cars with their delicious food or they may take their food and beverages to go. Feel free to bring along your own folding chairs to your tailgating set-up, but please do not bring coolers or outside food and beverages as the Food Truck Rally will have plenty of food for you to enjoy as well as a variety of beer, wine, water, and soda for sale.
The LMRCA has made COVID-19 safety their top priority so that the community can celebrate the beginning of summer while still feeling safe and at ease! Masks will be required for the event and only may be taken off when seated and consuming food.
The Loveland Food Truck Rally will also include spectacular nationally recognized live entertainment by The Dan Varner Band! In between live music, at 6 PM, several City of Loveland officials will be present to address previously submitted questions by the community. Click “Contact” to submit your question to be answered at the Food Truck Rally by the Loveland City Officials.
At 6’4”, good-humored, warm, and sincere, Dan Varner’s stage presence demands attention. Fans and industry insiders agree.
Meet Dan Varner
Proud member, as an artist, of the CMA, ACM & ICMA
#1 ICMA Charting Song “When Mama Prayed”
Multiple Top 5 Charting ICMA songs
Opening act for the following country superstars: Blake Shelton, Dan & Shay, Kip Moore, Rodney Atkins, Sara Evans, Easton Corbin, John Michael Montgomery, Tracy Lawrence, Craig Morgan, Little Texas, Confederate Railroad, Randy Houser and many more.
Nashville benefit performance with country star Taylor Swift
Nashville “In the Round” performance with Music Row’s top hit- makers
CEA Finalist For Best Country Band multiple years
Voted #1 Original Music, Best Singer and Best Original Band by CincyVibe Magazine readers
Voted one of the top three bands in the Ohio tri-state area
Multiple, live on-air radio & TV performances within regional markets
If you are a business that would like to be involved in the Food Truck Rally this year, there will be booths available for rent. Click “Contact” to rent a booth for your business!
For more 2021 Loveland Food Truck Rally updates stay tuned to the Loveland Salad With Me, Cassie Mattia!
Cassie Mattia lives in Historic Downtown and is the Associate Editor of Loveland Magazine
by Cassie Mattia
Loveland, Ohio – Loveland’s very own food pantry is now open for business!
On Thursday, September 10th, LIFE (Loveland InterFaith Effort) Food Pantry showed off their beautiful new space located at 541 Loveland Maderia Road in the Shopper’s Haven Plaza to the Loveland community with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony. Although invites to the ceremony were limited due to the COVID-19 stipulations many community members, as well as the Mayor of Loveland, Kathy Bailey, and the Little Miami River Chamber of Commerce President, CeeCee Collins, rallied around to get a look at the food pantry’s new location.
Luckily Loveland Magazine TV got a personalized tour by one of LIFE Food Pantry’s top volunteers after the ribbon was cut and the doors were opened!
The tour showed the 2,000 square foot space filled with donations from Walmart, Kroger, Fresh Thyme, the 13 congregations that support the pantry, and several different food drives.
Unlike the food pantry’s previous location at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church clients will now be able to feel as though they are shopping at their local “Corner Store” because of the added space and organization.
Aisles within the pantry include proteins, pasta, prepared meals, veggies, fruits, baking supplies, soups, and much more! Each aisle is separated by the size of the family in need making it that much easier for clients to look at their choices and shop for themselves. This is what LIFE Food Pantry calls a “Choice Pantry.”
The pantry’s new space also includes what they refer to as a “Tiger Closet,” which is specifically for Loveland students who are in need of food and other supplies. To see the full Loveland Magazine TV video of the LIFE Food Pantry’s opening day and ribbon-cutting ceremony click below!
Coincidentally enough LIFE Food Pantry’s opening day happened to be on the same day as World Hunger Day making the day that much more important to everyone involved.
Since the inception of the COVID-19 pandemic LIFE Food Pantry’s clients have increased by 1/3. Currently, LIFE serves 250 families (nearly 500 people a month) and they plan on seeing that number increase now that they have opened a larger location. Anyone who lives in the 45140 zip code can be helped by the food pantry.
To learn more about what LIFE Food Pantry offers and the new locations hours click below!
Columnist Cassia Mattia is a resident of Historic Downtown Loveland. She is the Associate Editor of Loveland Magazine.
Loveland, Ohio – The time has finally come for Loveland’s finest food pantry to open their new location!
The LIFE (Loveland InterFaith Effort) Food Pantry announced Tuesday that they will be holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony at their new location, 541 Loveland-Madeira Road, on Thursday, September 10th at 4 PM.
LIFE moved locations from Prince of Peace to Shopper’s Haven in Loveland because of the growing demand during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the press release sent out by LIFE it stated:
“LIFE is increasing capacity in a new space that will allow us to serve even more residents in need. This move is critical for the ever-growing demand during COVID-19. The new location will provide: • capacity to store and serve an increased amount of food and supplies • a more dignified experience for our clients • the capability to extend hours of operation • space for our volunteers to stay safe by following social distancing regulations • closer proximity to many of our clients • an adjacent outdoor area to host food drives”
Although LIFE’s amazing staff would love everyone in the community to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony, invites are limited due to the COVID-19 restrictions. If you would like to attend the ceremony contact Linda Bergholz, Executive Director, at lifefoodpantry@yahoo.com. If you would like more information on the ceremony or would like to view the invite click the following link here.
LIFE is a Freestore Foodbank partner and the primary food assistance provider in the Greater Loveland area. If you or someone you know is in need of assistance visit LIFE Food Pantry on Thursdays from 4:00–6:30 PM and Saturdays from 10: AM until 12:30 PM. If you need to contact LIFE Food Pantry email them at lifefoodpantry@yahoo.com or call at (513) 583-8222.
Hours after October 1st will be the following: Tuesdays from 10 AM until noon, and 4 until 6:30 PM, Wednesdays from 10 AM until noon., Thursdays from 10 AM until noon, and 4 PM until 6:30 PM, Fridays from 10 AM until noon., and Saturdays from 10 AM until noon.
Watch the exclusive Loveland Magazine TV full-length interview with LIFE’s Executive Director Linda Bergholz at LIFE food pantry’s new location!
Cassia Mattia is the Associate Editor of Loveland Magazine. She lives in the heart of it all in Historic Downtown.
Loveland, Ohio – Loveland has always been known as the city of love, hence LOVE-land, but now Loveland is becoming more known as the city that keeps on giving! This has been proven time and time again through the countless ways Loveland and its businesses have given to local charities, families, and food pantries, including Loveland’s LIFE Food Pantry.
LIFE, Loveland Interfaith Effort, Food Pantry has made it its mission to be “a faith and community-supported organization that provides food, financial assistance, and programs to those experiencing hardship in the greater Loveland area.” For years LIFE has serviced the Loveland area out of a 250 square foot space at Prince of Peace Church. This not only made it difficult to meet the high demand of Loveland residents in need of food supplies, but it also didn’t allow those in need to shop for their own items, especially during the COVID-19 Pandemic as there was not enough space for social distancing.
For Linda Bergholz, who is the Executive Director of LIFE Food Pantry, it was hard to ignore all the issues in regards to the pantry’s location and spacing, so Linda and her associates went on the hunt for a new location.
Finally, Linda and the Food Pantry crew found the location of their dreams at Shopper’s Haven Plaza, located at 541 Loveland Madeira Road, formerly the Vision Arts Center. LIFE Food Pantry’s new location is 2,000 square feet and just a short walk for those who use the Food Pantry’s services on a weekly basis.
After hearing about this incredible opportunity for LIFE Food Pantry to serve more of those in need of food and more often here at Loveland Magazine we knew we had to visit Linda and the new location!
We are excited to present to you the community of Loveland an exclusive on-camera interview with Linda where she not only shows us the new space but also talks about LIFE’s history and what she sees for the future of the local food pantry! Without further ado here is Loveland Magazine TV’s on-camera interview with Linda Bergholz!
NOTE about the History of L.I.F.E
Unable to find a new “home” the Loveland Free Store closed in 1999. Several months later the community was called together by resident David Miller, while volunteering with the Loveland Shalom Initiative (now the Loveland Initiative) to resurrect a program that was so vital to community life and thus, the L.I.F.E. Food Pantry was founded. Miller (the Publisher of Loveland Magazine) wrote the original business plan for the L.I.F.E Food Pantry.
During the 1980s recession, Eleanor Baker founded the Loveland Free Store in a tiny extension of the laundry room at the MacArthur Park Apartments on Park Avenue.
The Loveland Free Store had humble beginnings and purpose. Eleanor started giving people the food out of her own cabinet and then got other people involved. People in the complex would often have bare pantries, and other tenants sometimes had a little something extra. Moms brought what they could to the laundry room and shared with the other moms so their friend’s children and the elderly would have food to eat.
The laundry room quickly became inadequate when the broader community found out what Eleanor was doing, chipped in and helped her collect food and daily necessities. The program grew and soon began organizing during Thanksgiving and Christmas to provide meals and presents for children. The Loveland Firefighters Association gave them space to operate from their Loveland Firefighter’s Hall at the intersection of St. Rt. 48, Broadway, and Second Street (the 5-Way intersection in Historic Downtown). Eventually, the Firefighters sold their building and it was demolished when the intersection was re-configured to what you see there today.
The food truck rally kicks off at 12:00 PM with local performances from Premier Tumbling & Dance, then the one and only Naked Karate Girls take the stage and get the party started at 1:00PM. Stay and play and catch the Counting Skeletons rockin us through the evening until close at 8:00PM. If you can’t get enough, swing by for a take-out order to enjoy the flavor fest at home!
Loveland, Ohio – The 11th annual Loveland Food Truck Rally is back, and it’s gearing up to be the ultimate kickoff to summer on Saturday, May 11, from noon until 8 PM at the Shopper’s Haven Plaza (597 Loveland-Madeira Rd.). Join the 
Prepare your taste buds for a culinary adventure with an impressive lineup of 25 food trucks to satisfy every craving. Enjoy beverages for purchase including beer, wine, seltzers, water, and soda while enjoying the rhythm of live music that’ll keep the party vibes alive. All tips from beverage sales will benefit The Jack Quehl Foundation, 
Be sure to help others and bring a non-perishable goods for the LIFE Food Pantry-Stuff a Truck on site!”
• Adena’s Beefstroll
The 10th Annual Loveland Food Truck Rally presented by the 
