HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (WENY) — Food lovers and local businesses alike took part in a new event on Saturday at Thorne Street Park in Horseheads. Dozens of food trucks and craft vendors filled part of the park for the inaugural Great Fall Food Fest.

From pizza trucks to Chinese food, there was a little something for everybody. During the event, visitors could go around to the different trucks to sample the food and vote on which truck they thought was the best in different categories. Food truck owners at the event said it's a great way to highlight local businesses.

"Small businesses are the backbone of the community," said Lawana Morse, the co-owner of Wholesome Wheels. "The more events and the more times that we are able to get out into the public so that they can see us, it helps us grow

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