New festival draws thousands

The Little River Food Truck Festival was a phenomenal success in its inaugural season. More than 40 food trucks in addition to 100 arts/crafts/business vendors were visited by almost 7,000 people. Festival organizers were pleased with the turnout of locals and visitors to the food truck festival located at the Little River Landing on Watson Avenue in Little River.  The Little River Landing was recently refurbished to be home to Myrtle Beach Watersports, Little River Fishing Fleet and several other water-related businesses.

Long time festival director, Hubert Bullard, worked with the property owners, the Little River Rotary Club and other organizations for almost six months planning the event.  Bullard, who has been the director of the World Famous Blue Crab Festival for more than 25 years and was the founding director of the Little River ShrimpFest, said that “Perfect weather, a great festival location and Grand Stranders from the north end, contributed to the success of the festival.  Plans are already in place to continue the Little River Food Truck Festival in 2027.”