Walnut Wednesday food truck gathering in downtown Cleveland (photo courtesy of Downtown Cleveland Alliance)
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3 Weekly Summer Food Truck Gatherings in Ohio

The return of warm weather means its prime food-truck season, which includes these three regularly scheduled happenings across the state.  

Walnut Wednesdays • Cleveland • Wednesdays (May 7–Sept. 24)
Perk Plaza in downtown Cleveland hosts this weekly food-truck gathering for downtown workers and visitors. Seek out local legends like Swensons, an Akron-based drive-in burger chain, or newer participants like The Twisted Jerk Food Truck, which serves Jamaican jerk cuisine and classic soul food. Live music and games of cornhole are part of the fun. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; 1717 E. 12th St., Cleveland 44114 

Food Truck Food Court • Columbus • Thursdays (May 1–Oct. 30)
The 6-acre Columbus Commons hosts 10 food trucks at this weekly event that features eight regular participants and two spots that rotate every month. Attendees will find the Local Matters Veggie Van, a mobile grocer that sells fresh produce, and The Good Market, a mobile vendor market that offers locally made goods. 11 a.m.–2 p.m.; 160 S.
High St., Columbus 43215

Lunch at Levis • Toledo • Thursdays (June 5–Oct. 2)
This weekly event brings 17 food trucks to Levis Square Park in downtown Toledo. Options range from Venezuelan cuisine to burgers and fries. Keep an eye out for the Middle Eastern taco truck Baba’s Eats; sandwiches, platters and homemade sides from Deets BBQ and the Lebanese street-food truck Falafel King. 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.; corner of St. Clair Street and Madison Avenue, Toledo 43604

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