Frequently Asked Questions

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.

- Please bring you driver's license to pick up your ticket, and to be able to drink adult beverages.

- If you don’t present a valid drivers license, we will have to give you an "under 21" wristband, regardless of how old you "look". :)

- 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 (except for children) must check in and present ID.

- For student tickets, you will need to bring your valid student ID along with your driver’s license.

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

Please bring you driver's license to pick up tickets, and to be able to drink adult beverages.

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 closing time for any event like this isn't recommended.

Please bring you driver's license to pick up tickets, and to be able to drink adult beverages.

If you don’t present a valid drivers license, we will have to give you an "under 21" wristband, regardless of how old you "look". :)

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 (except for children) must check in and present ID.

For student tickets, you will need to bring your valid student ID along with your driver’s license.

Optional:

• A camera to take photos to share online with all attendees (more info on that shortly)
• Sunscreen if it is sunny.
• A good appetite! :)

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.

The event is rain or shine.

Responding to various questions:

• 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. That's what I'd do. - DE
• 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. - DE
• Q: "Is there an alternate date if it rains?" A: The event is "rain or shine". There is not an alternate date. - DE
• 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. - DE
• Q: "Can you make it so it doesn't rain?" A: I love this question. I'm pretty cool, but I haven't invented a way to control the weather yet. As of this writing Friday morning, Weather.com says there is a 40% chance of rain on Saturday, with scattered rain in the afternoon. That means there's a 60% chance it won't rain. And a 100% chance that none of us can control the weather, regardless of what it does. :) - DE
• 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! -DE

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

Yes, children are allowed at the event.

There is special pricing for children ages 6-16, advance tickets sold online $15.00.

Each ticket covers admission and ALL food & drinks present at the event, including alcoholic beverages if you’re over 21.

Tickets are just $40 in advance, a great deal for all the food and beverages. There is special pricing for students ($30 in advance; bring your student ID) and for children ages 6-16 ($15 in advance).

Advance tickets will be sold online until NOON on Friday, 5/13. After, if tickets remain, tickets can be purchased at the door for a higher price, until sold out. We expect this year's event will sell out

All online sales will be held at the door - no tickets will be mailed.

Please bring you 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 (except for children) must check in and present ID.

For student tickets, you will need to bring your valid student ID along with your driver’s license.

If you purchase tickets in advance, and need to make any changes to names on the tickets, please e-mail intownfriends@gmail.com to arrange this.

All tickets purchased online are held at the door to pick up day of event. If you purchased tickets online, come to the event and check in at the registration table. (Tickets purchased online are not mailed or e-mailed.)

From the purchase page:

"All online sales will be held at the door - no tickets will be mailed."

Thank you!

A Taste of the Highlands is an annual festival in Virginia-Highland. Enjoy delicious samplings from neighborhood restaurants, drinks, and live music. Benefiting Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.