Taste of East Cobb is Saturday, April 17, 2027, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church. Free entry; taste tickets are $1 each.

Last checked Oct. 5, 2026. This page is updated each year. Dates, prices and rules come from the organizer’s Taste of East Cobb website, its About the Event page, tickets page and FAQ. Questions: tasteofeastcobb@gmail.com.

The Taste of East Cobb, the area’s food festival since 2006, is set for Saturday, April 17, 2027, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road. Admission is free; you buy $1 taste tickets and trade them for small plates from East Cobb restaurants. The organizer expects 5,000 to 10,000 people, based on recent years.

Note the date: the festival is normally held on the first Saturday in May (May 2 in 2026), but the organizer has moved the 2027 event up to mid-April.

At a glance

  • When: Saturday, April 17, 2027, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Where: north parking lot, Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road
  • Cost: free entry; taste tickets $1 each
  • Organizer: Walton Band Parents Association; all proceeds go to the Walton High School band programs
  • Contact: tasteofeastcobb@gmail.com

What it is

The festival brings East Cobb restaurants, local businesses and school bands into one church parking lot for an afternoon. According to the organizer, it includes:

  • A wide range of menu items from area restaurants, sold in taste-size portions.
  • A Kids Zone with large inflatables and hands-on activities, including sand art and face painting.
  • Live music from the Walton High School jazz bands and other local school groups. The 2027 lineup listed on the home page includes Walton and Wheeler high schools, Dodgen and Dickerson middle schools and East Side Elementary.
  • Booths from local vendors and businesses.
  • The “Best of Taste of East Cobb” vote, where visitors pick their favorite restaurants.

The 2027 restaurant list has not been posted yet. The organizer’s site lists the 2026 restaurants, sponsors and exhibitors, and we will add the new list when it goes up.

Tickets and prices

From the tickets page:

Item Price
Admission Free
Taste ticket $1 each
Restaurant tastes 1 to 8 tickets a serving
Drinks and activities 1 to 2 tickets
Kids wristband, unlimited bounce house jumps (2026) $10

Cash and credit cards are accepted on site. You can also buy tickets online ahead of time and collect them at the Will-Call window, which skips the ticket line.

Who it supports

The festival is run by the Walton Band Parents Association, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports the band program at Walton High School. All proceeds go to the Walton bands, the organizer says. Restaurants, exhibitors and sponsors pay an entry fee to take part; applications are handled through the festival website.

Parking and getting there

  • Parking is free in the north and south lots at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, the FAQ says.
  • Do not park by the Johnson Ferry sports fields.
  • The festival itself is in the church’s north parking lot in 2027, according to the About the Event page.

Johnson Ferry Road is busy on Saturdays; our getting around East Cobb guide and road closures page are worth a look the week before.

What to know before you go

  • Rain or shine. The festival is not canceled for rain.
  • Dogs are welcome on a leash; clean up after your pet.
  • Bring cash or a card. Both work at the ticket tent.
  • Buy tickets online before you go and pick them up at Will-Call to skip the ticket line.

What this means for you

  • Put Saturday, April 17, 2027, on the calendar now; it is two weeks earlier than usual.
  • Entry is free, so you can stop by for the bands and the kids zone and spend only on tastes.
  • Every ticket you buy goes to the Walton High School bands.

More: things to do in East Cobb, the EAST COBBER Parade and the Marietta Greek Festival.

Frequently asked questions

When is the Taste of East Cobb in 2027?

Saturday, April 17, 2027, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, the organizer says. That is earlier than usual; the festival is normally held on the first Saturday in May.

How much does the Taste of East Cobb cost?

Admission is free. Taste tickets are $1 each, and restaurant tastes cost 1 to 8 tickets a serving. In 2026 a kids wristband for unlimited bounce house jumps was $10.

Where do you park for the Taste of East Cobb?

Parking is free in the north and south lots at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church. The organizer asks visitors not to park by the Johnson Ferry sports fields.

Can I bring my dog to the Taste of East Cobb?

Yes. Pets are allowed on a leash, and owners must clean up after them, according to the organizer’s FAQ.

Is the Taste of East Cobb canceled if it rains?

No. The festival is rain or shine.