Rain or shine, Greater Pittsburgh Food Truck Festival brings the crowds

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Jay and Chrissy Watson leave the track with Brimley after the first heat of the weiner dog races at the Food Truck Festival on May 24.

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Ribs from What's Smoking BBQ were the choice for Audra Miller and Zak Schwarzeo at the Food Truck Festival on May 24.

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Sisters Ellie and Emma Lyons snack together at the Food Truck Festival on May 24

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Elizabeth Engle (Mirabella), Avriella Miller (Anna), and Addison Davis (Elsa), greet Blakely McConnell (center) and Rowan Sweeney (right) on behalf of Chrome Federal Credit Union at the Food Truck Festival on May 24.

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Laurin Kidwell tunes in to live music from the Totally 80's band at the Food Truck Festival on May 25.

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Drew Grasser of Canonsburg takes a turn at the football toss at the Food Truck Festival on May 24.

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Kali Adams, Jenna Warren, Matt Pendolino, and Tori Guzzie enjoy a meal from the Dirty Bird during the Food Truck Festival on May 24.

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Despite heavy rains on Saturday and Sunday, thousands gathered at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows for the Greater Pittsburgh Food Truck Festival, an Observer-Reporter event. Friday was Family Fun Night with wiener dog races, character meet-and-greets and other kids activities. Live music set the mood on Saturday and Sunday. Over 50 food trucks offered various options to suit any taste. New this year was the Flavor Fave contest, where attendees could vote on their favorite truck. Sinkers and Suds took first place, Patti’s Pastries came in second, and Forlini’s Kitchen rounded out the top three.