Taste of Marietta is Cobb County’s largest and longest running food festival, celebrating 30 years in 2025. Proceeds from the event benefit Visit Marietta, a non-profit organization in conjunction with the City of Marietta that promotes the culture and heritage of Marietta, Georgia.
Taste of Marietta
The Taste of Marietta is an annual food festival always held the last Sunday in April that showcases Marietta and Cobb County restaurants. There will be more than fifty area restaurants showcasing their best dishes. We will have musical entertainment all day on stages throughout the festival, fun and games in the kids’ zone. As well as a food judging competition, local chef spotlights on stage, and unique shopping opportunities. New this year will be the Publix VIP Lounge at Boxwood Social and the Georgia Grown Member Village.
This year’s Taste will be held on Sunday, April 27th, 2025 – 11:00 AM until 7:00 PM on The Historic Marietta Square. All in our community is invited to attend, while admission is free, come hungry as there will be array of diverse restaurants that will be offering “tastes” from $2.00 to $10.00. Prices will vary for drinks. Bring the kids as we have activities in the kids zone. .
Publix VIP Lounge,
Festival goers can enhance their Taste of Marietta experience with exclusive access to the Publix VIP Lounge, located just off the Marietta Square at Boxwood Social Hall, 18 Whitlock Ave NW Marietta, GA 30064 . Open from 12 PM to 6 PM, this private retreat offers comfortable seating, private restrooms, live acoustic music, complimentary Publix hors d’oeuvres, and an open bar. Guests can also enjoy the luxury of air-conditioned comfort, providing a perfect space to unwind while taking in the event. Admission is restricted to guests 21 and older. Tickets on sale for $89. To purchase a ticket visit https://www.tasteofmarietta.com/general-9.
Georgia Grown Member Village
Georgia Grown Member Village – Experience the best of locally made products at the Georgia Grown Member Village, a dedicated showcase of vendors offering goods that are handmade, grown, or produced exclusively in Georgia. From decadent desserts and farm-fresh produce to artisanal goods and fiery hot sauces, this vibrant marketplace highlights the diverse flavors and craftsmanship of local producers. Visitors can explore and purchase a variety of high-quality, Georgia-made products, all proudly presented in partnership with Georgia Grown.
MAP OF VENDORS, ETC
Looking for a special restaurant, a new taste, the Publix Lounge or Georgia Grown Member Village. They are all listed on the this year’s map. Simply click HERE
Parking:
The Cobb County Parking Deck, all county court lots and the Mill Street lot will be available for parking. Please note, parking is not allowed at church parking lots around the square. To locate parking spots visit: https://www.mariettaga.gov and type in Downtown-Parking in the search box. A graphic will appear with Red and Blue P’s on it. Click on a P. A Red P represents parking that has a fee; blue P is free parking.
More information of this long running and fun filled event for our community is available at https://www.tasteofmarietta.com.