PHOTO GALLERY: WESTWOOD SHOPPING CENTER FOOD TRUCK RALLY

The Westwood Shopping Center held its biggest event yet under new owner Equity One yesterday. Several popular DC-area food trucks parked at the venerable shopping center on Westbard Avenue between noon and 6:00 PM. Participating trucks included one of my favorites, CapMac, and a very special guest - Hooper's Crab House brought its Crab Wagon all the way from the greatest resort city in America, Ocean City, Maryland.

CapMac truck

Carmen's Italian Ice

Hooper's Crab House
Crab Wagon from
Ocean City, MD

Reggae Vibes

My Gym, Anglo Dutch
Pools and Toys and other
businesses participated
in games and raffles

FIRST TRUCKS CONFIRMED FOR WESTWOOD SHOPPING CENTER FOOD TRUCK RALLY IN BETHESDA

Several local food trucks have signed on for the September 20 Food Truck Rally at Westwood Shopping Center, on Westbard Avenue in Bethesda. The GoFish! Truck, CapMac, Reggae Vibes Jamaican Q*zine, The Mighty Dog and Acai (hot dogs and Acai berry shakes), and Holy Crepes! are the first 6 on board for the event.

There will also be a Sidewalk Sale, Housing Opportunities Commission school supplies drive, and a live DJ.

Donors to the school supplies drive will have a chance to win a $500 Westwood Shopping Center shopping spree, with gift cards and merchandise.

The event will run from 12:00-6:00 PM on Saturday, September 20, 2014.

Westwood Shopping Center

5400 Westbard Avenue

WESTWOOD SHOPPING CENTER TO HOST SIDEWALK SALE, FOOD TRUCK RALLY IN BETHESDA

The future redevelopment of the Westwood Shopping Center still has a long planning process ahead, but new landlord Equity One is already bringing its expertise in retail center management to Westbard Avenue. Starting with a Sidewalk Sale this Saturday, August 2, Equity One is launching a series of property events and promotions. Having been a lifelong patron of the Westwood Shopping Center, this is the first such event there I can recall in my lifetime. Then, in September, the shopping center will host an even more ambitious event, a Food Truck Rally.

SIDEWALK SALE

AUGUST 2

This Saturday's Sidewalk Sale will not only feature sale items from merchants, but also a DJ, face painting and games for kids, and an ice cream truck. There will also be a pet adoption event, organized by the Montgomery County Humane Society. Attendees can sign up to win a raffle prize, as well. The Sidewalk Sale hours will be from noon to 4:00 PM.

FOOD TRUCK RALLY

SEPTEMBER 20

The Food Truck Rally will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2014, from 12:00 to 6:00 PM. A selection of Montgomery County's best food trucks will be on hand at the shopping center, and tables with seating will be provided for diners. There'll be a DJ to provide music again, and a raffle prize. The Food Truck Rally will also feature its own sidewalk sale, in concert with a Back to School Sale and school supply drive.

E-RECYCLING DAY

SEPTEMBER 27

Last, but not least, the shopping center will host an E-Recycling Day on Saturday, September 27, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Get rid of unwanted tower CPU units, laptops, LCD monitors/televisions, plasma TVs, cables, wires, cords, fax machines, telephones, and printers. 

The recycling event will NOT be able to take the following equipment, however: CRT monitors or televisions, and kitchen appliances like microwaves, refrigerators, ovens or washer/dryer units.

Along with recent safety and security upgrades at the property, this is certainly a positive start for Equity One. These types of events are standard at most retail centers operated by similar, national real estate firms, such as Federal Realty and Tower. Beyond that, it shows the tremendous potential for other events that could be hosted on the portion of the parking lot near Westland MS. 

Westwood Shopping Center 

5400 Westbard Avenue