Taste of Johns Creek Returning in August

will continue a neighborhood tradition with the on Sunday, Aug. 19, from 4 to 7 p.m.

The community-wide event will include many of the past years’ best features, including food and presentation contests, a fun-filled Kidz Zone and great performances by local artists. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door, and children 4 and under are free. 

Gourmet foods from several local restaurants will be in the spotlight as top chefs share their culinary treats. Business sponsors include Johns Creek Convention & Visitors Bureau, Publix Apron Cooking School, Trader Joe’s, A-1 Driving School, Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra and Costco.

A sampling of participating restaurants, which come mostly from Johns Creek with some from Alpharetta, include: , , , Bamboo Garden, , , , DA Butcher, Jet’s Pizza, , Little Caesars Pizza, , On the Border, One Moore Cookie, , , Primo Italian Ice, , , , and Yogurtini. 

Monies raised will benefit the 2011 Region and 2010 AAAA State Champion Chattahoochee Cougar football team as well as the Hooch Cheer Club.

For more information on the Taste of Johns Creek, or how to participate as a vendor, visit the Facebook page or www.hoochfootball.net.