Fourth
annual “Taste of Tucker”
Event:
A street festival featuring food from local restaurants, great music, a farmers
market, and fun for all ages. Also a
fundraiser for a worthy cause.
Date / Time:
Saturday,
Oct. 19, 1-6 p.m.
Location:
Main
Street in downtown Tucker
Participating Restaurants:
Bambinelli’s,
Big Tex, Brockett Pub, Chick-fil-A, The Comeback, El Toro, Grecian Gyro,
Growler Time, L’ Thai Organic Cuisine, Hushpuppies, IHOP Tucker, Kochi, Local
No. 7, Longhorn Steakhouse, Lunch On Main, Marlow’s Tavern, Matthews Cafeteria,
Riverside Pizza, Smoke Rise Country Club, Sprig, Sweet Dee’s Bakeshop, and Uncle
Maddio’s; all booths sponsored by Restaurant Equipment Services
Great Food:
You get to sample amazing appetizers, entrees and desserts from a variety of local restaurants. Sample sized portions will be offered, with prices ranging from $1-$4.Beverages:
Soft
drinks will be provided by Keller Williams Tucker Northlake and water by Hero
Water. A beer truck provided by Bud
Light will be on site.
Music:
Five
Star Iris, Midnight Revival, Buck O’ Five and Business Casual will perform on
the Cofer Brothers Main Stage
Special Attractions:
A
secondary stage with open-mic karaoke, sponsored by Beth Kellerman Nationwide
Insurance. A Kidz’ Zone with inflatables,
sponsored by Chick-fil-A and Stone Point Church. The Tucker Farmers Market featuring produce
and goods from local growers and artisans.
Designated Charity:
Proceeds
go to NETworks Cooperative Ministry, a coalition of nearly 20 area
churches which provides food and financial assistance for low income neighbors
in Northlake-Embry Hills-Tucker. Last
year’s event raised enough money to support 50 individuals and families. Festival goers are encouraged to bring
donations of pop-top and microwaveable foods.
