American Favorites
Comfort food classics like hot dogs, sausages, fries, chicken tenders, and pulled pork BBQ.
About our family business
Food, family, and festival tradition
We are a family-run food business proud to serve hearty American favorites and Caribbean-inspired meals at festivals and events that bring communities together.
Our story
Carol's Concessions began in 2008 at Fort Belvoir's Independence Day Festival with a simple menu of funnel cakes and fresh-squeezed lemonade. Driven by Carol's passion for soul food, American favorites, and Caribbean flavors, the business soon evolved into a full-service kitchen known for serving some of the DMV's best jerk, BBQ, and curry chicken, alongside classic favorites like Italian sausage with peppers and onions and bratwurst topped with fresh, seasoned sauerkraut.
Today, Carol's Concessions is a staple anchor vendor at Independence Day festivals, Oktoberfests, Renaissance festivals, and private catered events. With over 60 years of combined experience in country, soul, and Caribbean cooking, Carol's Concessions delivers bold flavor and crowd-favorite dishes wherever it goes. If you haven't tried Carol's food yet, make it a must-taste this festival season.
What matters to us
- Friendly service that feels personal
- Fresh ingredients and bold flavor
- Meals made for busy festival crowds
- A stand guests are excited to come back to
Caribbean Flavor
Seasoned meats, chicken curry, red beans and rice, cabbage, and fried plantains inspired by island cooking.
Community Events
We enjoy being part of local celebrations where people come together to eat, explore, and enjoy the day.