Rain cancels Rock Hill’s first Food Truck Friday of the season

The Food Truck Friday event scheduled for downtown Rock Hill’s Fountain Park has been canceled for Friday because of a rainy forecast, officials said Thursday.

The events that started in the summer of 2015 were successes with big crowds and live music. But several days of rain – with more expected Friday – prompted city officials to cancel the gathering and consider adding an October date.

“We know this event is a great way to spend a Friday night, but we’re afraid the wet weather would make for a disappointing evening for the attendees as well as the food trucks,” said Hannah Smith, the city’s downtown marketing coordinator. “We would rather delay the event to a time when everyone can really enjoy the experience with their friends and family.”

The food truck events remain scheduled for the rest of the summer despite the $1 million fountain that is the centerpiece of the park being closed for repairs.

The next Food Truck Friday is scheduled for June 17.

This story was originally published May 19, 2016 at 2:25 PM with the headline "Rain cancels Rock Hill’s first Food Truck Friday of the season."