A Box Truck Is Just a Room on Wheels: Scenes from San Francisco's (Secret) Lost Horizon Night Market

Here's an unusual formula for a very unique night in the Big City:

25 Cargo Trucks + 200 Amateur Artists + (Burning Man - RV Park) + Foggy Darkness + An Industrial Part of Town = Box Truck Night Market

Got that? 

If math class is too hard, here's the version for poets: Last weekend in San Francisco, an unusual event took place. On the city's southern waterfront, a colorful collective of interactive artists amassed a fleet of 25+ box trucks, ranging from small step vans, to medium-duty rental trucks, to a 53' freight trailer. For four hours on a misty winter night, each box truck was transformed into an elaborate event space.

So for example, one truck became a cafe, with grouchy waitresses serving macaroni and cheese. (Free of charge, so no complainin'!):

This truck became a ballroom:

This truck became a stadium for (!!!) slot car racing:

One truck became a lush succulent garden:

This truck became a rave scene:

One truck became a speakeasy lounge:

Another truck became a fine dining experience, complete with a maitre'd:

And perhaps best of all, one very big truck became a bowling alley:

Apparently, San Francisco's Lost Horizon Night Market was modeled after a similar event in Brooklyn. If so, then bravo for Brooklyn, because it's a brilliant idea that transplanted well on the West Coast.

Telstar Logistics had a very fun evening, so big thanks to everyone who brought a truck to make it happen.

Photos: Telstar Logistics

Comments

[Adam Graff]

Absolutely awesome event...so bummed I missd it! Only in SF...

[Evilbeard]

How does one find out about these things before they happen? Will there be another?

[Jery Kilker]

This could be the ultimate 'tail gate' venue and similar to the more recent 'pop-up' establishments! Also has setting links to the 1972 film 'Harold and Maud' that was filmed in the San Francisco region. Interesting!

[JK]

I desperately hope to catch wind of something along these lines!