Oglebay’s Food Truck Festival is back this Saturday, Sept. 13, at the Levenson Shelter. This year’s event will not only bring an array of food trucks, festivities and live music, but will also serve as a tail gate party for the annual Backyard Brawl. (File Photo by Eric Ayres)

WHEELING — Football fever meets foodie paradise at this year’s Food Truck Festival at Oglebay, and you don’t want to miss it.

Mark your calendars for 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, as the park transforms into the ultimate tailgate destination — complete with big flavors, bold entertainment and a giant projection screen showing the Backyard Brawl between the West Virginia Mountaineers and Pitt Panthers.

Kickoff is at 3:30 p.m., but the festivities start bright and early at 11 a.m. Come early, claim your spot and bring your best tailgate game — literally.

Oglebay will be holding a Most Spirited Tailgater contest throughout the afternoon, so break out the banners, face paint and foam fingers. The competition will be fierce, and the bragging rights — unmatched.

All day long, enjoy a mouthwatering lineup of food trucks serving up everything from savory street eats to indulgent sweets. Fan-favorite vendors include Cousins Maine Lobster, Pittsburgh Crepes, Jimmy’s Avocados, and many more.

The stage heats up with live music starting at noon, featuring:

– Cassie & Dave at noon.

– Tom’s Kitchen Table at 2 p.m.

– Taylor Jo & The Copper Creek Band at 5 p.m.

– And a headlining performance by Heart of Rock & Roll — a high-energy tribute to Huey Lewis & the News — at 7:30 p.m.

Whether attending for the game, the grub or the groove, this is a chance to be part of the biggest tailgate party in the Ohio Valley.

Bring lawn chairs, blankets, a game day outfit and a big appetite. Celebrate the end of summer with a day full of community spirit, fierce fandom and full plates.

Oglebay invites everyone to be part of the tradition.

For full details, visit oglebay.com/fall-food-truck-festival.