Downtown Alpharetta welcomed more than 25,000 people for the 33rd Annual Taste of Alpharetta, where visitors sampled dishes from 69 local restaurants and enjoyed live music across four stages.

Downtown Alpharetta welcomed more than 25,000 people for the 33rd Annual Taste of Alpharetta, where visitors sampled dishes from 69 local restaurants and enjoyed live music across four stages.

The event featured a culinary competition judged by chefs, food critics, community leaders, and fans. Foundation Social Eatery took home two top honors, winning Best Appetizer for its Crisp Spanish Octopus and Best Dessert for its Tropical Mousse. Jang Su Jang Korean BBQ won Best Entrée with its LA Kalbi.

Festival-goers also voted for their favorites in the People’s Choice Awards. City BBQ was named Best Overall Restaurant and also won the Tried and True award. Beto’s Tacos earned the Rookie Award and Best Street Food. JINYA Ramen Bar was recognized for Best Vegetarian Dish.

Downtown Alpharetta welcomed more than 25,000 people for the 33rd Annual Taste of Alpharetta, where visitors sampled dishes from 69 local restaurants and enjoyed live music across four stages.
Downtown Alpharetta welcomed more than 25,000 people for the 33rd Annual Taste of Alpharetta, where visitors sampled dishes from 69 local restaurants and enjoyed live music across four stages.
Downtown Alpharetta welcomed more than 25,000 people for the 33rd Annual Taste of Alpharetta, where visitors sampled dishes from 69 local restaurants and enjoyed live music across four stages.
Downtown Alpharetta welcomed more than 25,000 people for the 33rd Annual Taste of Alpharetta, where visitors sampled dishes from 69 local restaurants and enjoyed live music across four stages.
Downtown Alpharetta welcomed more than 25,000 people for the 33rd Annual Taste of Alpharetta, where visitors sampled dishes from 69 local restaurants and enjoyed live music across four stages.
Downtown Alpharetta welcomed more than 25,000 people for the 33rd Annual Taste of Alpharetta, where visitors sampled dishes from 69 local restaurants and enjoyed live music across four stages.
Downtown Alpharetta welcomed more than 25,000 people for the 33rd Annual Taste of Alpharetta, where visitors sampled dishes from 69 local restaurants and enjoyed live music across four stages.
Downtown Alpharetta welcomed more than 25,000 people for the 33rd Annual Taste of Alpharetta, where visitors sampled dishes from 69 local restaurants and enjoyed live music across four stages.
Downtown Alpharetta welcomed more than 25,000 people for the 33rd Annual Taste of Alpharetta, where visitors sampled dishes from 69 local restaurants and enjoyed live music across four stages.

The festival included a Kids Zone and hands-on exhibits about the local food system.

Taste of Alpharetta continued its focus on sustainability by partnering with Second Helpings Atlanta to recover surplus food. Participating restaurants donated more than 190 pounds of food to local nonprofits serving families in need.

Planning is already underway for next year’s event, scheduled for May 14, 2026.

Downtown Alpharetta welcomed more than 25,000 people for the 33rd Annual Taste of Alpharetta, where visitors sampled dishes from 69 local restaurants and enjoyed live music across four stages.
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B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.