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Cheese Fest Atlanta in an annual fall event with over 100 small producers of fine artisan cheeses and specialty foods from around the world. Near the BeltLine Eastside Trail and the North Avenue MARTA station, the festival takes place in the Historic Old Fourth Ward Park and features unlimited food samples, live music and cash bars … Continue reading MARTA to Cheese Fest Atlanta
The Brookhaven Chili Cook Off is a yearly event in Brookhaven Park near the Brookhaven MARTA station on the gold line. In addition to all the chili you can taste, the cook off features live music, kids zone and beer and wine. If you are commuting from south of downtown, downtown or Midtown, board a Doraville … Continue reading MARTA to the Brookhaven Chili Cook Off
The BeltLine Boil is an annual Low Country boil competition and fundraiser in the Fourth Ward Skate Park. In addition to food tastings, the $10 admission fee includes live music and local vendor marketplace with proceeds supporting Atlanta parks and the installation of lights along the trail. As the name suggestions, the event is just off the BeltLine, … Continue reading MARTA to the BeltLine Boil
Chomp and Stomp is annual chili cook-off and festival in Cabbagetown in between the Inman Park and King Memorial MARTA stations. In addition to plenty of chili tasting, enjoy live bluegrass music or run the 5K. There are several ways to get to the festival without driving (and you don't want to drive anyhow because … Continue reading MARTA to Chomp and Stomp
Taste of Chamblee is a yearly food festival in October that is a short walk from the Chamblee MARTA station on the gold rail line. In addition to food samples from area restaurants and alcoholic beverages, there is live entertainment, a kid zone and an art walk. To reach the Chamblee station, board a northbound … Continue reading MARTA to Taste of Chamblee
Virginia Highland is a popular Atlanta neighborhood that hosts A Taste of the Highlands each year in May at John Howell Park. Food samples from the area restaurants and drinks are included in the ticket price. Students rates are available and tickets go up if you purchase the day of the event. MARTA bus 36 travels … Continue reading MARTA to A Taste of the Highlands
The Steamhouse Lounge Oysterfest is a yearly outdoor block party that features two days of live music and oysters near the Midtown MARTA station on the red and gold line. It's an easy commute, just keep in mind that trains are every 20 minutes on the weekend, so use the MARTA on the Go app or … Continue reading MARTA to the Steamhouse Lounge Oysterfest
The Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival is a yearly event at Atlantic Station that features unlimited sampling of bourbon and beer with admission in late February or early March. Food, primarily BBQ, is available at an additional cost. The closest MARTA station to the festival is the Arts Center MARTA station on the red/gold rail line. … Continue reading MARTA to the Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival
Taste of Atlanta is an annual fall event showcasing Atlanta chefs and restaurants in the Historic Fourth Ward Park. You can choose from several different MARTA stations and commute options to reach the event, although it is not in easy walking distance of a rail station. Note that admission tickets are required, and includes coupons … Continue reading MARTA to Taste of Atlanta
Taste of East Atlanta is a neighborhood food event that lets you sample food from local restaurants for a small fee. The closest MARTA station to East Atlanta is Inman Park on the blue/green rail line. If you are coming from the red or gold rail lines, transfer at Five Points to the eastbound platform and get on … Continue reading MARTA to the Taste of East Atlanta
The Atlanta Food and Wine Festival takes place in several locations in late spring near the Midtown MARTA station on the red and gold rail lines. The event features classes, tasting tents and a dinner series. Seminars take place in or next to the Loews Hotel (view walking directions). Tasting Tents are also nearby in various locations. For easiest … Continue reading MARTA to the Atlanta Food and Wine Festival
