Celebrate the end of summer with these East Cobb area events! For even more to do, check out our online calendar HERE.
AUGUST 26
Glover Park Concert Series: Infinity Show Band performing traditional jazz to contemporary music. Come out for a little bit of live music and fun. Lawn opens at 6pm. Show starts at 8pm. Free. Tables available for rent. Glover Park-Marietta Square. More info: 770-794-5601 or mariettaga.gov.
Wildcat Nation Food Truck Night brought to you by Wheeler High School and East Cobb Middle School, the Freakin Incan, B2 Streets, Meatballerz, Righteous Que, Kona Ice, and Atlanta Ice Cream trucks, just to name a few, will be set up at 5:30 prior to the Wildcat’s first home football game. Wheeler High School, 375 Holt Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: www.cobbk12.org/ EastCobb or www.cobbk12.org/Wheeler.
AUGUST 26-27
Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival. Shop, eat, drink and interact with over 200 vendors, exhibitor and BBQ contestant booths. Or play in the island-themed Kid Zone, full of inflatables, fun games and attractions for the little ones. Friday: 6-10pm; Saturday: 10am-10pm. Free. Adams Park, 2753 Watts Drive, Kennesaw. More info: pigsandpeaches.com.
AUGUST 27
8th Annual DI Dash 5K and 1K Fun Run presented by Digital Insurance (DI) and benefitting Children’s Healthcare. Certified Peachtree Road Race qualifier. Registration & check-in starts at 6:30am. 5K starts at 7:30am. 1K starts at 8:30am. $25 by August 12. $35 after. $40 on race day. Starts at Marietta Square, 50 N. Park Square NE, Marietta. More info: didash.com or active.com
Great Southern Food Truck Rally will assemble 40 food trucks from Atlanta and the Southeast to serve up great food featuring a wide variety of fare guaranteed to satisfy every taste. 12-9pm. Tickets: $10; VIP Georgia Brew: $45 (VIP ticket allows patrons to access the Georgia Brew area with commemorate cup, sample tickets for 4 beers from 25+ different selections from Georgia Breweries, a commemorative T-Shirt and more). Kennesaw State University Sports and Entertainment Park, 3200 George Busbee Parkway, Kennesaw. More info: 470-578-4849 or www.greatsouthernfoodtruckrally.com.
The Small Business Market Expo & Job Fair Atlanta. Connect with a wide range of small businesses, market your organization and tap into a network of entrepreneurs, service providers, financial organizations, & business coaches. Seminars: 10am-5pm; Exhibit Hall:1-5pm. Free. Cobb Galleria Centre Two Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. More info: 770-955-8000 or cobbgalleria.com.
AUGUST 29
In His Grip Golf Invitational hosted by Johnson Ferry Baptist Church. Tournament Type: Four Man Scramble – limited to first 28 foursomes. Special Guest: Caz McCaslin, Founder and President of Upward Sports. Caz will hang out on the course and provide an inspirational message over lunch. Tournament schedule: registration, 7am; shotgun start, 8:30 am; lunch and awards banquet:1:30pm. $85 per player, includes lunch, green fees, driving range, on-course beverages, snacks and player gifts. Country Club of Roswell, 2500 Club Springs Drive, Roswell 30076/ More info: Shane Millard, 678-784 5315 or shane.millard@jfbc.org.
Last Friday Comedy Nights presented by Marietta’s New Theatre in the Square. Comedy Squared at 8pm and The TEN Show at 10pm. Tickets: $10/show or $15 for both. Recommended for ages 18 and older. In the event of a cancellation, no refunds. Tickets are transferable. Marietta’s New Theatre on the Square, 11 Whitlock Avenue SW, Marietta 30060. More info: 770-