2026 Festival Recap

Thank You for Making It Unforgettable.

The 2026 Wish Upon a Food Truck Festival has officially wrapped. To every guest, food truck, table vendor, volunteer, sponsor, performer, community partner, and supporter who joined us in Hershey: thank you. Your generosity, energy, and community spirit made this year's festival possible.

Together, we make wishes possible.

Together, with you, we were able to write a $20,000.00 check to Make-A-Wish.

See you in 2027

See the 2026 Highlights Support Future Wishes

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A Community Came Together

What We Shared in 2026

Our tenth annual festival brought local food, small businesses, entertainment, families, and volunteers together at the AACA Museum in support of Make-A-Wish Philadelphia, Delaware & Susquehanna Valley.

10th

Annual Festival

A milestone year for a community tradition built around food, joy, and wishes.

Food Truck Lineup

Eleven local food trucks were part of the 2026 festival lineup.

Table Vendor Lineup

Fourteen local makers, businesses, and organizations joined the 2026 lineup.

One

Generous Community

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Our 2026 collection will continue to grow as final event photography and video become available. Follow our official channels to see newly published memories.

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PennLive · 2026 Feature

Local Food Trucks Came Together to Make Wishes Come True

Read the regional story about the food trucks, families, and community partners behind the festival.

ABC27 · Good Day PA

Wish Upon a Food Truck on Good Day PA

Watch the 2026 television conversation with Parul Luthra and Jodi Longnecker.

With Gratitude

Thank You to Our 2026 Sponsors & Partners

This event was made possible by organizations and individuals who gave their time, resources, expertise, and support. We are proud to recognize the community that stood behind the 2026 festival.

Transworld Business Advisors Food Truck Champion

Krise Transportation Dream Maker Sponsor

Optum Dream Maker Sponsor

Harrisburg Wall and Flooring Story Time Sponsor

Capital Blue Cross Wish Builder Sponsor

Momentum Wish Builder Sponsor

Wegmans Wish Builder Sponsor

Schneider Wish Builder Sponsor

Madden & Gilbert Physical Therapy Hope Helper Sponsor

Gift CPA Hope Helper Sponsor

Miller's Roofing Hope Helper Sponsor

Valley Pediatric Dentistry Joy Giver Sponsor

New York Life Joy Giver Sponsor

Cumulus Media Media Sponsor

Lanc Eatz Marketing & Communications Support

Authentic Dynamics Website Development & Maintenance

Macaroni Kid Promotional Media Sponsor

Atomic Bounce In-Kind Sponsor

Do It Outdoors Media Mobile Billboard Sponsor

Lamar Advertising Billboard Advertising Sponsor

Inside Reach Media Digital Billboard Marketing Sponsor

Hornungs Hospitality Sponsor

Air Studio In-Kind Sponsor

Alex McNTN Photography Event Photographer

O'Neil Acres In-Kind Sponsor

Wish Sparkers

With special thanks to the community supporters who donated items for our backpacks.

Magic Makers

With heartfelt thanks to the community supporters who donated raffle items.

Special thanks to the South Hanover Fire Department, Pennsylvania State Police, author Floyd Stokes, PK Entertainment, Hidden Roots, Boone Graphics, every participating food truck and table vendor, and each volunteer who helped create a safe, welcoming festival day.

Keep the Wishes Moving

Help Carry the Momentum Forward

The festival may be over, but the impact of this community can continue. If you would like to help support future wishes, we welcome your donation. Every contribution helps carry forward the generosity shown at the 2026 festival.

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2027 Planning Update

Applications Are Not Yet Open

Thank you for your interest in being part of the 2027 Wish Upon a Food Truck Festival. We are not currently accepting applications from food trucks, table vendors, volunteers, or sponsors. Application dates and participation details will be announced on this website and through our official social channels when they are available.

From everyone at Wish Upon a Food Truck, thank you. We look forward to sharing what comes next.