Things to Do
Things to Do

Here’s to the foodie in you: Taste of Johns Creek set for Aug. 19

Thousands of food lovers will meet in North Fulton for the annual Taste of Johns Creek. CONTRIBUTED
Thousands of food lovers will meet in North Fulton for the annual Taste of Johns Creek. CONTRIBUTED
By Shelia Poole
July 14, 2017

The Taste of Johns Creek is returning for the fifth year to satisfy the foodie in everyone.

The annual event will be held from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Aug. 19 at Chattahoochee High School, 5230 Taylor Rd.

Related:

ExploreAtlanta festivals 2017

More than 20 restaurants will be featured, offering everything from desserts to Mediterranean food and barbecue.

Your ultimate guide to the can't-miss summer festivals in Atlanta In its 40th year, the Atlanta Jazz Festival boasts a lineup of up-and-coming jazz musicians this season. Enjoy an unbeatable feast from over 180 national chefs, sommeliers and pitmaste

There will also be an art walk, shopping,  music, local entertainment, youth activities and a puppet show featuring Peter Hart, master puppeteer.

Proceeds benefit the Chattahoochee High School Booster Clubs. The event is free with food samples costing between $1 and $4 each. Tickets must be purchased for the food and kids zone.

About the Author

Shelia has worked at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for more than 30 years. Previously, she worked at The Lexington Herald-Leader and The Louisville Defender. Her beat is a bit of a mixed bag that includes religion and spirituality, culture and trends, race and aging. She earned degrees from Spelman College and Northwestern University.

Follow Shelia Poole on twitter
More Stories

Keep Reading

Plenty of free activities for kids are part of the Peachtree Corners Festival on Saturday and Sunday, including bubble fun, sand art and face painting. (Courtesy of Peachtree Corners Festival)

Credit: Photo courtesy of Peachtree Corners Festival

15 family-friendly things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend

From Atlanta History Center's Fall Fest with 4-H to an Hispanic Heritage Month event in Acworth, here are 15 family-friendly doings in metro Atlanta for Sept. 19-21.

Beyond the headliners, here are 11 acts not to miss at Shaky Knees

Moving to Piedmont Park, annual indie rock festival Shaky Knees will resonate across four stages this weekend.

The Latest

Plenty of free activities for kids are part of the Peachtree Corners Festival on Saturday and Sunday, including bubble fun, sand art and face painting. (Courtesy of Peachtree Corners Festival)

Credit: Photo courtesy of Peachtree Corners Festival

15 family-friendly things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend

Beyond the headliners, here are 11 acts not to miss at Shaky Knees

Where can I find it?

Featured

Julian Conley listens during opening statements in his trial at Fulton County Superior Court in Atlanta on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025. The 25-year-old is accused of fatally shooting 8-year-old Secoriea Turner in July 2020. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

Credit: abbey.cutrer@ajc.com

Police abandoned area where 8-year-old was shot, detective testifies

The testimony came as trial began for Julian Conley, the man accused of fatally shooting the child near the burned-down Wendy’s where Rayshard Brooks was killed weeks earlier.

Emory giving free tuition to students from families making under $200,000

Starting next academic year, Emory University will be tuition-free for undergraduates whose families earn less than $200,000, a move that could help hundreds of students.

Weekend Predictions: Wins for Falcons, Georgia Tech

Weekend Predictions is off to a hot start. But will wins by the Atlanta Falcons, Georgia Tech and Georgia State keep this streak alive?