Taste of East Cobb takes place on Saturday, May 2, 2026, and features a day filled with food, entertainment, activities, and fun. The annual food festival takes place at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church from 11 am to 5 pm and showcase the best of East Cobb’s culinary scene.
Attendees can look forward to tasting dishes from more than 20 local restaurants and exploring booths from local vendors. The Kids’ Zone will return with new activities, there will be a silent auction, and there will be live performances by local schools including Walton High School, Wheeler High School, Dickerson Middle School, and Dodgen Middle School.
Admission to the festival is free, with individual “taste” tickets available for purchase, allowing guests to sample a variety of offerings from participating restaurants. After enjoying some food, guests are encouraged to participate in the “Best of Taste of East Cobb” voting competition, so mark your calendars for a delightful day of food, fun, and entertainment.
Participating Restaurants in 2026:
- Aapka Food Adda (AFA) Indian Cuisine
- AXIA Chinese Bistro
- Camps Kitchen and Bar
- Gong cha Boba Tea
- Green Coyote Cantina
- Kona Ice
- Mediterranean Express
- Mezza Luna Marietta
- Pho Hoa
- Playa Bowls
- Provision Cafe
- Righteous Que
- Schmoo Pies
- Seed Kitchen & Bar
- Sidelines
- SmallCakes East Cobb
- SmokeHouseQ
- Sterling Estates East Cobb
- Taqueria Tsunami
- Ted’s Montana Grill
- Wimal Authentic Thai
Performing Groups in 2026:
- 11:00 am – Dodgen Pops Ensemble
- 11:30 am – Dickerson Percussion & Jazz Bands
- 12:00 pm – Walton HS Jazz Band II
- 12:30 pm – Walton HS Jazz Band I
- 1:00 pm – Kell HS Jazz Band
- 1:30 pm – GMEA District 12 Honors Jazz Band
- 2:30 pm – Walton HS Jazz Band II
- 3:00 pm – Walton-Kell Saxophone Ensemble
- 3:30 pm – Walton HS Jazz Band I
- 4:00 pm – Walton HS Jazz Band II
- 4:30 pm – Walton HS Jazz Band I
Address:
Johnson Ferry Baptist Church
(south parking lot)
955 Johnson Ferry Road
Marietta, GA 30068
Date:
May 2, 2026
Time:
11 am to 5 pm (rain or shine)
Admission:
Free, tastes are $1 to $5, cash and credit cards accepted.
Kid Zone activities range from 2 tickets to 5 tickets.
Cotton candy, drinks, and activities range from 1 to 2 tickets.
Parking:
Park at the event or across the street at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church athletic field parking lot.
For more information, please email tasteofeastcobb@gmail.com.
About Taste of East Cobb:
Established in 2006, Taste of East Cobb is organized by the Walton Band Parents Association, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. Their mission is to provide financial, logistical, and administrative support to the Walton band program and all proceeds from Taste of East Cobb directly benefit the Walton High School band.
2025 Winners:
Winners from 2025 included Sterling Estates for Favorite Overall Taste for a fifth year in a row and Aapka Food Adda, which received both the Rookie Award. In addition, Smallcakes won the People’s Choice.
2024 Winners:
Winners from 2024 included Sterling Estates for Favorite Overall Taste and Verandah Indian Cuisine, which received both the Rookie Award and Most Unique Taste. In addition, Schmoo.Pies won Most Scrumptious Sweet and Righteous ‘Que was voted Most Likely to Order Seconds.
