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A 3 Day Celebration
Wednesday July 16 - Friday July 18, 2025

Wednesday

July 16th

FOOD TRUCK PARK

Shops at Red Bird

THURSDAY

JULY 17

RESTURANT & RESOURCE EXPO

Shops at Red Bird

Friday

JULY 18

STODA AWARDS SHOW

Bishop Arts Theater

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Day1

Food Truck Park & Kickoff

Wednesday, July 16th | 12 pm | Shops at RedBird

An outdoor celebration spotlighting Dallas’ favorite food trucks and special guest vendors from out of town. Come hungry and ready to vibe!

 

What to Expect:

  • Over 20 food trucks featuring creative, minority-owned street eats

  • Live DJ + music to keep the energy up

  • Family-friendly fun with activities, games, and giveaways

  • Kids Fun Zone with bounce houses and FREE food courtesy of our generous sponsors

  • Chill in our picnic-style setup with your crew and your cravings

 

This is more than just a food truck park — it’s a community celebration you don’t want to miss!

DAY 2

Restaurant & Resource Expo

Thursday, July 17th | 10am - 3pm | Shops at RedBird

After last year’s powerful turnout, one thing was clear — our restaurant community needs more hands-on, face-to-face access to the resources and knowledge that fuel success. That’s why Day 2 is dedicated to empowering food entrepreneurs through direct access to health, business, and educational tools.

 

What to Expect:

  • Workshops & Panels on restaurant growth, branding, funding, food safety, and innovation in the culinary and wellness industries

  • Chef & Vendor Showcase featuring 20+ interactive booths with food brands, kitchen essentials, and tools to help you discover new ingredients, equipment, and innovations to elevate your kitchen or food business

  • Health & Wellness Pavilion with free screenings for diabetes, high blood pressure, and on-site nutrition counseling

  • College Expo connecting students to schools with programs in health, hospitality, and entrepreneurship

  • Resource Row with direct access to business tools, delivery partners like Uber Eats & DoorDash, marketing experts, and funding opportunities

 

This isn’t just an expo — it’s your blueprint for long-term

growth, visibility, and wellness in the food industry

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Day3

Southern Taste of Dallas Awards Show

Friday July 18th | 7:00 pm -11:00pm | Bishop Arts Theater

We end the weekend with the moment we’ve all been waiting for — a celebration rooted in culture, excellence, and flavor.

 

This is where it all started.

The Southern Taste of Dallas Awards Show returns for its second annual gala — a powerful evening dedicated to honoring the heartbeat of our community: Black-owned restaurants and culinary creatives in Dallas, Texas.

This isn’t just a regular awards show — this is an experience. A red-carpet, star-studded, music-filled celebration that highlights the people, the flavors, and the stories behind our favorite places to eat.

 

What to Expect:

  • Red Carpet Experience with media coverage and photo ops

  • Live Performances & Musical Entertainment to keep the energy high

  • Exclusive VIP Gala with Cocktails , Networking , and unforgettable moments

  • Community-Nominated & Voted Awards — giving the city a chance to uplift and honor their favorite spots

 

Trophy Presentations in categories such as:

Dallas Favorite Soul Food

Dallas Favorite Food Truck

People’s Choice Award

Dallas Favorite Chicken Spot

Most Creative Culinary Concept

Dallas Favorite Bar

Dallas Favorite Vegan Spot

Dallas Favorite Seafood

Dallas Favorite Brunch Spot

And Many More...

This night is more than recognition — it’s a movement, a memory, and a moment of pride for Dallas and for every Black-owned culinary dream being served daily.

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