Taste of Alpharetta: These roads will be closed Thursday for annual food festival

Alpharetta expects more than 45,000 people to fill the city’s streets for the 30th annual Taste of Alpharetta festival on Thursday.

The popular foodie fest promises a night of delicious food, live music and exciting demonstrations. But the festival also brings road closures to the area.

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The city says multiple roads will be closed to drivers on Thursday and Friday. Here’s the full list.

5 a.m. Thursday to 5 a.m. Friday:

  • Milton Avenue: Complete closure of all lanes between State Route 9 and Teasley Street

  • Old Roswell Street: Complete closure of all lanes

  • Commerce Street: Complete closure of all lanes

  • Market Street Complete closure of all lanes

  • North Broad Street / South Broad Street Complete closure of all lanes

7:30 a.m. Thursday to 5:00 a.m. Friday

  • Roswell Street/Canton Street: Complete closure of all lanes between Old Milton Parkway and School Drive.

10 a.m. Thursday to 1 a.m. Friday

  • Marietta Street: Complete closure of all lanes between Roswell Street/Canton Street and Publix

  • State Route 9: Complete closure of all lanes between Old Milton Parkway and Academy Street/Milton Ave

Raise a toast!
Raise a toast!
We're headed to Alpharetta in north Atlanta...
We're headed to Alpharetta in north Atlanta...
for some fun!
for some fun!
Looking for something to eat!
Looking for something to eat!
Alpharetta has plenty of options!
Alpharetta has plenty of options!
There are all kinds of shops for the shopping lovers...
There are all kinds of shops for the shopping lovers...
entertainment options like Top Golf...
entertainment options like Top Golf...
live music options...
live music options...
and plenty of places to get away from it all!
and plenty of places to get away from it all!
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The Hamilton Hotel offers a great spot to spend the night. It's in the heart of downtown Alpharetta.
The Hamilton Hotel offers a great spot to spend the night. It's in the heart of downtown Alpharetta.
“We offer a great option for people looking to come into Alpharetta, maybe that’s not located directly next to a corporate office or right next to big shopping, but more of the small-town, city feel,” Saleh Akley from The Hamilton Hotel said.
“We offer a great option for people looking to come into Alpharetta, maybe that’s not located directly next to a corporate office or right next to big shopping, but more of the small-town, city feel,” Saleh Akley from The Hamilton Hotel said.
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If you're looking for something to drink...
If you're looking for something to drink...
Alpharetta just might be your place!
Alpharetta just might be your place!
Jekyll Brewing and Currahee Brewing both call the area home.
Jekyll Brewing and Currahee Brewing both call the area home.
And there are plenty of other spots to pick up a craft beer from.
And there are plenty of other spots to pick up a craft beer from.
Alpharetta offers visitors an eclectic mix of awesome cuisine and family-friendly affordability that makes for the perfect dining experience!
Alpharetta offers visitors an eclectic mix of awesome cuisine and family-friendly affordability that makes for the perfect dining experience!
Alpharetta, Georgia offers visitors an eclectic mix of awesome cuisine and family-friendly affordability that makes for the perfect dining experience!
Alpharetta, Georgia offers visitors an eclectic mix of awesome cuisine and family-friendly affordability that makes for the perfect dining experience!
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There's a Top Golf in Alpharetta.
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There's a Main Event in Alpharetta.
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Here are some more photos from the breweries and bars around Alpharetta.
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There are cooking schools and cooking classes around town.
There are cooking schools and cooking classes around town.
Options include the Williams Sonoma, Publix Aprons and Flour Power Kids Cooking Studios cooking schools.
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The city says drivers are encouraged to use Westside Parkway, North Point Parkway and Ga. 400.

The Taste of Alpharetta starts Thursday at 5 p.m. and runs through 10 p.m. At least 65 restaurants and businesses will be participating this year. Admission is free, but food and activity tickets are available to buy online and the city’s app.

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