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Taste Of East Cobb Featuring Dozens of Vendors, Atlanta United 2

The annual food and community event this Saturday spotlights popular restaurants and local merchants.

The annual food and community event this Saturday spotlights popular restaurants and local merchants.
The annual food and community event this Saturday spotlights popular restaurants and local merchants. (Taste Of East Cobb)

MARIETTA, GA -- Final preparations are being made for the 14th annual Taste of East Cobb, the food and community event, that will be held rain or shine on Saturday, May 4, 2019. New this year, the event features an Atlanta United 2 sports area where players can get Rowdy & Proud before Star Wars Night at Fifth Third Stadium.

Thanks to this year’s raffle, one lucky person will win an official Atlanta United FC soccer ball signed by last year's championship winning team. Raffle chances are $5 each and can be purchased on event day at the ticket booth.

Known as “the most delicious Saturday of the year”, the Taste of East Cobb event will be held on May 4th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the parking lot of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta, Georgia 30068.

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“The Most Delicious Saturday of the Year promises to be memorable with Taste of East Cobb bringing people of all ages together to celebrate our vibrant community,” said Gregg Maynard, event chair. “Plan to join us on Saturday for a great day of family, food, and fun.”

Taste of East Cobb showcases the best of East Cobb’s local restaurant talent with chefs offering a delicious variety of tastings from their menus. All restaurant featured ‘tastes’ will be offered at only 1-5 tickets per serving. Event goers can discover unique products from local vendors as well as participate in a silent auction with a lot of unique opportunities for great deals on valuable items.

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Local high school jazz bands will provide music throughout the day showcasing some of the best emerging music talent from local neighborhoods. The kid zone features inflatables and hands-on activities.

Taste of East Cobb tickets are available for purchase on the day of the event for $1 each. Tickets can also be preordered online at www.TasteofEastCobb.com.

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