Buy your ticket today, and join us this Saturday from 2pm to 5pm in John Howell Park in the Virginia Highlands. We’ll have 30+ local restaurants with samples of their best menu items, along with plenty of Terrapin beer, wine and several liquors to wash it all down. Two live bands will perform- Sailing to Denver and DejaBlue Grass Band.

Remember: it’s all for the kids of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

]]> http://www.tasteofthehighlands.com/2012/05/buy-your-ticket-today/feed/ 0 http://www.tasteofthehighlands.com/2012/05/a-taste-of-the-highlands-celebrating-10-years/ http://www.tasteofthehighlands.com/2012/05/a-taste-of-the-highlands-celebrating-10-years/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 12:58:20 +0000 Amelia Doherty http://www.tasteofthehighlands.com/?p=482 Continue reading →]]> The 10th annual Taste of the Highlands is fast approaching!  Get your tickets now as we expect to have a sold out event:

Saturday, May 19th, 2012

2pm – 5pm

John Howell Park – Corner of Virginia and Barnett Street

30+ Participating Restaurants; Beer, wine and liquor; fantastic bands; loyal sponsors

Kick off the 10th annual Taste of the Highlands with a cocktail party and the launch of pre-sale tickets at a discounted price. The evening will include free appetizers and drink specials, both kindly provided by The Warren City Club. We will be auctioning off some exciting items from businesses around Atlanta and will also be raffling items during the evening. Entrance is $10 which provides you with 1 raffle ticket, with additional single raffle tickets for $1 or 12 tickets for $10.

Buy tickets in advance here

Toast to a Taste:

- $10 entry, includes 1 raffle ticket
- Drink specials, free appetizers starting at 6pm
- $35 tickets for A Taste of the Highlands on Saturday, May 19th will be available for purchase on site (Regular advance tickets will be $40).
- Silent auction items include: an exclusive, 10-person cigar and scotch tasting by Highland   Cigar, Exhale Spa 2 Week Transformation package, dinner for 4 at El Taco, and other items from local
-Warren members receive free entry.

As always, all benefits from the evening go directly to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. See you there!

We are returning for the 10th year with the best restaurants in the Virginia Highlands to benefit Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta! Join us in celebrating and supporting the great work that Children’s does for Atlanta with plenty of great food, cold drinks and live music.

More information on tickets will be available soon.

Please contact Katie Anderson: intownfriends@gmail.com or (404) 326-8885 if you are interested in joining the volunteer committee, participating in the festival, or have questions.

We need your help to put this great neighborhood festival together- from working with restaurants, marketing and public relations support, volunteer coordination, to supplies and vendors, we need help in all areas. If you are interested in joining the committee or becoming a volunteer, please contact Katie Anderson or Andy Graves at: intownfriends@gmail.com.

Our February meeting is on Wednesday, February 8th at 7pm at El Taco, on North Highland.

Do you have photos from the festival? Please upload them to Flickr (please include the tag #toth11) and add them to the Group Pool so everyone can see them!

More photos from around the web:

• Photos: Taste of the Highland (VaHi Patch)

Here are first-look photos from the event via my camera phone. From set up through the start of the event. More and even better photos from my real camera to follow!

Have photos from the event? Please post them to Flickr with the hashtag #TOTH11, and we’ll post the very best here!

Volunteers setting up at Taste of the Highlands pre-event:

“Ice, ice, baby.” Lots of ice ready for Taste of the Highlands:

The folks from @DieselAtlanta setting up pre-event:

@fifthgrouper of Fifth Group Restaurants, sets up a banner pre-event:

Belvedere Bloody Mary is ready for you at Taste of the Highlands:

@triciacoyne of Genki Noodles & Sushi (@genkatl) sets up pre-event:

Whynatte Latte setting up pre-event. It’s gonna be good!

The Terrapin Beer tap is ready for action:

Guests start to check in at the registration table and the weather is fantastic:

The Terrapin Beer truck gets things started, serving up beer to guests:

The amazing Matt Coggin, owner of D.B.A. Barbecue (@DBAbarbecue), serving it up at Taste of the Highlands:

Ron Eyester, @theangrychef, of Rosebud and The Family Dog, serves up “The Angry Elk” drinks. These were REALLY good!!

Follow the live Tweets from A Taste of the Highlands (with live reports and photos) via hashtag #TOTH11.

We’re looking forward to seeing you at A Taste of the Highlands on Saturday, May 14, from 2:00-5:00 PM. Below are a few details and reminders that you may find helpful: 

What should I bring with me?

• Please bring your driver’s license to pick up tickets, and to be able to drink adult beverages.
• If you purchased multiple tickets, we will need to see everyone’s ID (except for children) in order for them to be admitted into the event. Example: you can not pick up the wrist bands for your guests – each person must check in and present ID.
• For student tickets, you will need to bring your valid student ID along with your driver’s license.
• A camera (take lots of photos and share them with us during and after the event!)
• Sunscreen if it is sunny. Rain gear if rain is in the forecast.
• A good appetite!

I purchased tickets online, how do I get my tickets?

All tickets purchased online are held at the door to pick up day of event. If you purchased tickets online, please come to the event and check in at the registration table.

When does the event start and end?

The 9th Annual A Taste of the Highlands will take place Saturday, May 14, 2011 from 2:00 to 5:00 PM.

Pro tip: arrive near the start of the event rather than later. Arriving later is fine, but you won’t have as much time to enjoy the all you can eat food. Arriving near the closing time isn’t recommended.

Where am I going?

A Taste of the Highlands will take place at John Howell Park [click for map] in Virginia-Highland.

The Registration Table will be located on Virginia about 200 yards south of the intersection of Virginia and Barnett.

Where should I park my car?

If you live in the neighborhood, we encourage you to walk to the event. And don’t forget about MARTA. Otherwise, street parking in the neighborhood is available. Please be respectful of driveways.

Remember to lock your car. Do not leave any valuable items in your car. Among other things, do not leave electronics (GPS, camera, cell phone, laptop, etc.) in your car.

What if there is inclement weather?

The event is rain or shine. Responding to various questions that have come up the past two days:

• Q: “If there is rain in the forecast, what could I bring?” A: I’m a practical person and I’d bring an umbrella. I’d bring a Gore-Tex rain jacket.
• Q: “If it rains Saturday, will the event be moved indoors?” A: The festival is permitted for John Howell Park for more than 1,000 people. There is no indoor facility to move the event to.
• Q: “Is there an alternate date if it rains?” A: The event is “rain or shine”. There is not an alternate date.
• Q: “Will there be tents/cover if it is raining?” A: The event is not permitted for tents. But we’re told that everyone is welcome to bring any tailgate tents if they’ve got ‘em.
• Q: “What if it rains Saturday?” A: My best advice: keep the big picture in mind. The event is for a good cause and the children who are patients at Children’s Healthcare are going through a much rougher time than getting rained on. We’re here to help them. Let’s have a good time Saturday, regardless of the weather!

Are dogs allowed at the event?

City of Atlanta does not permit dogs at special park events, like A Taste of the Highlands. Please leave your pet(s) at home.

What’s the Twitter hashtag?

Follow the event on Twitter @tasteofvahi and use hashtag #TOTH11 to Tweet or follow other tweeters.

Use hashtag #TOTH11 when posting photos online to Flickr and Twitter.

Is it too late to have a friend register for tickets?

Tickets will be available to purchase day of event at the door for $45.00 until sold out.

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We look forward to hosting and meeting you at A Taste of the Highlands 2011!  We have a great festival in store with food, drinks and music and we’re so glad you can join us for this event benefiting Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

Best regards,

David Eckoff
A Taste of the Highlands volunteer

Advance ticket sales end Friday at 12 Noon.

Tickets will only be available at the door (at a higher price) if they haven’t sold out in advance.

Insider tip: Friday is always our biggest day for ticket sales. Get your tickets today. You’ll save money and ensure you get your tickets before they sell out.