Grilling & Gridiron Returns To Downtown Alpharetta

ALPHARETTA, GA — A popular event benefiting a local school will return this weekend to downtown Alpharetta. The sixth annual Grilling & Gridiron will be held Saturday, Sept. 8 along Old Roswell Street behind Smokejack BBQ.

The event, which benefits The Lionheart School, kicks off at 1:30 p.m. with a tailgate where you will be able to sample some grilled treats, wine and craft beer. Tickets are $20 per person, but kids 12 and under will be admitted for free. Tastings will be from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., and these bites will be provided by area restaurants and community groups.

Residents will be able to watch SEC matchups on the big screen, including the University of Georgia Bulldogs taking on the South Carolina Gamecocks at 3:30 p.m. If your little ones aren't into college football, they will be able to partake in bounce houses, face painting and other games such as cornhole. Once the grill tasting wraps up at 5 p.m., the Halftime Awards ceremony will be held to recognize the best restaurant and best community group.

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If you're planning to come out on Saturday, you should note you'll be able to park in the downtown parking lot at 37 Old Roswell Street or at the Alpharetta City Hall parking deck at 2 Park Plaza. To get to the location of the event, you can take S.R. 9 until you reach Old Milton Parkway. If you're coming northbound, turn left on Old Milton Parkway (southbound traffic should turn right) and make the first right at the light onto Roswell Street. Once on Roswell Street, Old Roswell Street will be on your right — directly in front of La Casa Italian Grill at 37 Old Roswell Street.

The Lionheart School specializes in educating students who are on the autism spectrum, as well as those who may have medical diagnoses that make academics, sensory, visual and auditory processing, language or motor function challenging. You can learn more about the school by visiting its website.

Click here to purchase tickets to attend the 6th annual event. For more information, contact Ashley Cheek at 770-772-4555 or acheek@thelionheartschool.com.

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