Food That Rocks returns to City Green at City Springs for one-night only on Thursday, June 6th! This annual, 21-and-older, outdoor food festival is a true celebration of the culinary scene in Sandy Springs, highlighting some of the best restaurants in the area. Purchasing an all-inclusive ticket allows attendees to enjoy as many delicious food and drink tastes as they like. There are more reasons this year than ever before to attend, so read on for our top six picks.

  1. It’s the Biggest Party of the Year
  2. The Food is Sensational
  3. There Are Plenty of Bevs to Pair With Your Bites
  4. Entertainment Galore
  5. Party with a Purpose
  6. Food That Rocks is Rain or Shine

It’s the Biggest Party of the Year

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Food That Rocks is one of Sandy Springs' most entertaining and enjoyable 21-and-over (schedule a babysitter), events of the year. Pre-event tickets are $85 per person, and day-of tickets are $95 per person. Tickets are all-inclusive, and they get you unlimited food and drink samples, along with an evening of live music and dancing.

Even when Food That Rocks wraps up, the party doesn't stop. An afterparty is happening at The Select, just a short walk from the event, where they'll be serving specialty cocktails from Tito's and 1800 Tequila! You definitely don't want to miss it.

 

The Food is Sensational

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Chef Rob preparing tasty bites at Food That Rocks culinary event

Sandy Springs is renowned for its large selection of quality restaurants, serving everything from traditional southern comfort food to genuine Italian cuisine and everything in between. The event brings together some of Sandy Springs' top eateries, giving you an opportunity to sample an assortment of the city's be bites in one location. Chow down on some savory BBQ from McDaniels Qn2, then grab a slice of pizza from Hearth Pizza Tavern, and finally top it all off with something sweet and healthy from Zambawango!

This year’s restaurant line-up includes local favorites like Chef Rob’s Caribbean Café, Colonial Kitchen & Bar and The Select along with many more!!

Click here for a full list of participating restaurants

There Are Plenty of Bevs to Pair With Your Bites

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Food That Rocks is all-you-can-eat, but no tasting event is complete without the unlimited beverage options to pair with it.

After chowing down on some of your favorite samples, head over to one of the many adult-beverage booths located around the event, and get your drink on.

Expect to see reps from Tito's Handmade Vodka, Don Cosme Tequila, 1800 Cristiano, and more, who will be handing out samples of their products.

Not a fan of alcohol? There will be a wide array of other beverage options to complement your plate, from water and sodas to healthy juice options from CraveWell Cafe!

Entertainment Galore

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The title may be Food That Rocks, but food isn't the only thing that will be rocking. Oxford Soul, one of Atlanta’s most impressive event bands, will be onstage to entertain during the event. As you sample food and drink, they'll be playing everyone’s favorite music across all genres. Also, there will be live cooking demonstrations that will allow you to witness their artistry and skill as they create delicious dishes in real time! 

Party with a Purpose

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Food That Rocks has multiple charity partners this year, so you can give back while you chow down! Here's a list of all of the partners and how you can help:

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Food That Rocks is Rain or Shine

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Image of a crowd at the tasting event, Food That RocksThere’s no need to worry about Food That Rocks being canceled due to weather conditions; it’s a party rain or shine. The food vendors, beverage providers, and musicians are set up under a large event tent, so you’ll stay dry and have fun no matter the weather. Because of this policy, Food That Rocks tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded once purchased.

So grab your friends, your spouse, or a whole group, and join us for this wonderful celebration of the Sandy Springs culinary scene!

Get your tickets now! More detail about the event can be found at FoodThatRocks.org.