Mother’s Day Lilac Festival: Feed Your Mom Food Truck Noms!

It’s Mother’s Day this Sunday, and what better way to celebrate than to feed you darling mother some delicious food truck food?

Lilac Sunday at the Arboretum

This Sunday, May 10th 2015, the Arnold Arboretum in Jamaica Plain is celebrating Lilac Sunday on Mother’s Day, and food trucks will be featured as part of the celebration.

The Food Truck Festivals of America is bringing twenty fan-favorite Boston food trucks to this year’s 107th Annual Lilac Sunday celebration at Harvard University’s Arnold Arboretum.

Photo From Rose Lincoln/Harvard Staff Photographer
Photo From Rose Lincoln/Harvard Staff Photographer

If you haven’t been to the Arboretum before, I can testify that is truly a gorgeous place. So grab your mom (or aunt, godmother, or any other special woman in your life) and get ready to taste fan-favorite food trucks from Boston.

Lilac Sunday Event Info

DATE: Sunday, May 10th 2015

TIME: Event runs from 10am-3pm, and food trucks will be serving from 11am-3pm

FOOD: 20 food trucks will be serving up a variety of savory tacos, fall off the bone BBQ, fresh seafood, Asian fusion cuisine, and lots of vegetarian options. For dessert, look for French macaroons, homemade ice cream sandwiches, and more!

PRICE: This event is completely free, although donations are welcome.

BONUS INFO: In addition to food truck deliciousness, The Lilac Festival will have a variety of children’s activities and ongoing tours of the Arboretum’s lilac collection. Leashed dogs are also welcome, so go ahead and bring fido!

Usually picnicking isn’t allowed in the Arboretum, but Sunday is the exception, so grab that picnic blanket and head over the JP on Sunday for one unforgettable, delicious Mother’s Day.

Trust me, Mom doesn’t want brunch. She wants food trucks.

Food Trucks To Expect

Look for these food trucks on Sunday!

  • The Bacon Truck
  • Batch
  • Bon Me
  • Cameo Macaroon
  • Chicken and Rice Guys
  • Chubby Chickpea
  • Clover
  • Compliment Food Co
  • The Dining Car
  • Frozen Hoagies
  • Heritage Truck
  • Jamaica Mi Hungry
  • M&M BBQ Ribs
  • Mei Mei Street Kitchen
  • Munch Mobile Kitchen
  • Roxy’s Grilled Cheese
  • Slush King
  • YummBai
  • Zinneken’s Waffles

Food Trucks Festivals of America promises many more festivals and events in coming weeks, so be sure to stay tuned (subscribe to our newsletter to never miss a beat)! Check out Food Truck Festivals of America for more details on upcoming events.

About the Arboretum:

The Arnold Arboretum is a large, 280 acre outdoor space located in Jamaica Plain, MA. It houses a beautiful collection of trees, shrubs, plants, and other incredible floura.

For Parking: Parking can be found on surronding streets, although considering how busy this even will likely be, it’s recommended you take public transportation. The Arboretum is accessible via the Orange Line as well as the 39, 38, and 35 buses.

For more info about the Lilac Sunday event visit the Arboretum website or call (617) 384-5209.