Traditional Mexican dish is focus of Birria Fest food truck event this weekend

Yellow Cab Tavern kicked off its 10th year of food truck rallies with the Second Annual Birria Fest on Friday, Aug. 4. Birria tacos and other themed food and drinks were featured at the event. Guests also had the opportunity to shop at the Haus of Sequins "Punk Rock Flea". Four local bands provided live music for the evening. DAVID A. MOODIE/CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

Credit: David A. Moodie

Credit: David A. Moodie

Yellow Cab Tavern kicked off its 10th year of food truck rallies with the Second Annual Birria Fest on Friday, Aug. 4. Birria tacos and other themed food and drinks were featured at the event. Guests also had the opportunity to shop at the Haus of Sequins "Punk Rock Flea". Four local bands provided live music for the evening. DAVID A. MOODIE/CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER
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By Alex Cutler
Sept 16, 2024
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The Yellow Cab Tavern and a number of local food trucks are coming together to host the Dayton Birria Fest this weekend.

The event will run 5-9 p.m. Sept. 21, and the lineup currently includes Pizza Bandit, Let’s Eat Food Truck, Norman Bakery, Qui Cakes and more.

More Than a Apron and Kungfu BBQ co-present Dayton’s first Birria Fest at Yellow Cab Tavern in Dayton on Friday, July 15 with Pizza Bandit, Taqueria Mixteca, Cruising Cuisine and other participating food vendors.

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Many vendors will be serving the the traditional Mexican stew in tacos and other dishes.

Birria Fest is the last in a series celebrating 11 years of Yellow Cab food truck rallies. Previous events include the Grilled Cheese Fest in April and the Burger Fest in July.

Yellow Cab Tavern kicked off its 10th year of food truck rallies with the Second Annual Birria Fest on Friday, Aug. 4. Birria tacos and other themed food and drinks were featured at the event. Guests also had the opportunity to shop at the Haus of Sequins "Punk Rock Flea". Four local bands provided live music for the evening. DAVID A. MOODIE/CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

Credit: David A. Moodie

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Credit: David A. Moodie

The Yellow Cab Food Truck Rally website states these events allow vendors to “get creative with their menu offerings for these thematic festivals.”

The Dayton Birria Fest is also within the city’s DORA area, meaning alcoholic beverages in special DORA cups can be freely carried.

ExploreMore Info: Designated Outdoor Refreshment Areas: What is a DORA, and what are the regulations?

Yellow Cab Tavern’s beer garden patio will also be open during the celebration.

This family friendly event is free and open to all.

How to go

What: Dayton Birria Fest

When: 5-9 p.m. Sept. 21

Location: Yellow Cab Tavern: 700 E Fourth St., Dayton

More info: yellowcabfoodtrucks.com and Facebook

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Alex Cutler is a graduate of Sinclair Community college, with degrees in Communication and Multimedia Journalism. Alex looks to continue his education and career in the near future.