Food Truck Social on Maple Street:
An America 250 Celebration

Join us for the Lombard Historical Society’s Annual Food Truck Social on Maple Street!

The Lombard Historical Society, in partnership with Brew Avenue Events, is excited to host its 5th Annual Food Truck Social Fundraiser on Saturday, September 5, 2026, with a special America 250 theme. As our biggest fundraiser of the year, this community favorite helps support the Lombard Historical Society’s mission to preserve and share local history while bringing the community together for an unforgettable evening of food, fun, and celebration.

This year’s event will feature a Red, White & Bluey Meet and Greet from 4:00–6:00 PM, plus family-friendly activities including a face painting, bubbles, and more. New this year, Hoops Chicago will bring its arcade experience featuring four basketball games. Visitors are also encouraged to explore the Lombard Historical Society’s new exhibit, Power of Place, during the event.

The Lineup:

• The Happy Lobster

• Buddy Mac Food Truck

• The Funnel Cake Truck

• More food trucks and fun will be announced soon!

Don’t forget to purchase your 50/50 raffle tickets! Last year’s winner took home more than $3,000, and this year’s drawing will take place during the event. The winner does not need to be present to win.

The Food Truck Social will be held from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM at 23 West Maple Street, Lombard, Illinois 60148.

Early bird special: The first 150 tickets will have no ticketing fees. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your tickets early. Please remember to register everyone attending, including children.

Day of tickets will be $10 per person.
Children 12 and Under are FREE. Ticket Link Coming.

FAMILY FUN

Kids of all ages will be impressed with the stilt walker that can also juggle. Everyone will love the great big bubbles, and all the kids will want to head toward the face painters.

• Be amazed by Jason Kollum, a stilt walker, juggler, and bubble maker supreme, who will perform from 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM (Big Bubble Making) and 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (Stilt Walking/Juggling on Stilts).

• Delight the kids with face painting by Kim Masters (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM) and at (5:00 PM – 7:00 PM).

MUSIC

This year’s Food Truck Social features an exciting double bill of live music, bringing together two high-energy bands guaranteed to keep the crowd moving and the atmosphere lively.

From 4:30 pm - 6 pm: The Bourbon Aristocracy kicks off the evening with their signature “100-proof bottled-in-bond Kentucky bluegrass” — authentic, traditional music from a simpler time. The group features fiddler and vocalist Ryan Hinshaw, banjoist Steve Martin, bassist Pete Wojtowicz, guitarist Ethan Taylor Sellers, and frequent guests on mandolin and dobro. With tight harmonies and toe-tapping tunes, they deliver the spirit of classic bluegrass with energy and heart. Bourbon Aristocracy will play Blue Grass

From 7:15 - 8:45 pm: Marlon and The Shakes bring the party with a genre-blending mix of funk, pop, and rock. Based in Chicago, this powerhouse band has brought its infectious grooves to festivals, clubs, and private events across the country. In 2021, they launched their ambitious “12 In Twelve” project — writing, recording, and releasing a new original track each month. Their dynamic performance style and versatile sound promise an unforgettable close to the night.

Try Your Luck in the 50/50 Raffle

The excitement doesn’t stop at food and music. The annual 50/50 raffle is underway, and the prize pot has already grown to over $4,000! Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20, and can be purchased online, at LHS events, or from any member of the Board of Management. The drawing will take place at 8:30 PM on September 6 during the event. You do not need to be present to win — the drawing will be livestreamed on Facebook and the winner will be contacted directly.

Bonus Raffle: Win One of 3 Super Cool Bikes!

Thanks to Platinum Sponsor Retro Glow Cycle, attendees and community members can also enter to win one of three custom bicycles in a special bike raffle! Tickets are just $1 each and available exclusively at Retro Glow Cycle’s shop. Stop by, get your tickets, and support a great cause. The winners will be drawn during the Food Truck Social on September 6, and again, you do not need to be present to win. Ride on, Lombard!

PROCEEDS FROM THE FUNDRAISER BENEFIT THE LOMBARD HISTORICAL SOCIETY