Taste of Roswell 2010

October 14, 2010 by  
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October 16, 2010
12:00 pmto5:30 pm

Don’t miss out on the Taste of Roswell this weekend. The Taste of Roswell will be held on October 16, 2010 in the Historic Roswell Town Square from noon – 5:30 p.m.

You can sample the cuisine served by Roswell’s outstanding restaurants. Admission to the event is FREE

Food tickets 50¢ each and servings will be priced from 50¢ to $3

The Taste of Roswell is presented by:

  • Roswell Visitors Center
  • Roswell Restaurant Marketing Council
  • Roswell Recreation & Parks Department

Enjoy some fantastic family fun including:

  • Hula Hoop Contest
  • The Twist Dance Contest
  • Bean Bag Toss
  • Hokie Pokie
  • Electric Slide
  • Line Dancing

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Roswell Chili Cook-off

September 26, 2010 by  
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October 23, 2010
2:00 pmto4:00 pm

The Roswell Chili Cook-off will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on October  23rd at Leita Thompson Memorial Park. The Chili Cook-Off is currently accepting registrations from local cooks until October 1st. Complete the online registration form at www.roswellgov.com/chili.

There is no entry fee required and participants should comply with the following:

Chili:

Participants should supply at least 3 gallons of chili. Creativity with your recipes is encouraged. All bases (beans, meat, veggie, etc.) are valid.

Participants must submit an ingredients list. No lists or recipes will be given out unless you would like to share. This cook-off involves sampling by event attendees, please be aware that liability is based on ingredients cooked in your chili. Anyone preparing and serving harmful ingredients will be held liable. Any non-traditional or unusual ingredients must be disclosed to prevent allergic reactions (seafood, peanuts, chocolate, etc.)

Chili should be prepared and heated before 2 pm on October 23rd. Chili must be prepared and served in a sanitary manner.

General Info:

Participants must furnish their own cookware and serving utensils.

A heat source can include a number of different methods including traditional propane camp stove, Coleman fuel, or BBQ (no electricity or running water will be available in the booths.)

Sides and Supplements: (Cornbread, bread, salsa, cheese, etc.) are optional but encouraged to support your chili.

Set-up Rules and Times:

All Participants will be allowed to set up no earlier than 12:30 p.m.

Advertisement and decoration are encouraged.

At the close of the event, all equipment, advertisements, and decorations must be removed from the site, but should remain until 4 p.m. and no longer than 5:30 p.m.

Shelter, chairs, and 6’ folding tables will be supplied.

One ounce sample cups, spoons, and paper napkins will be supplied.

Prizes for both categories (professional and amateur) include:

  • First Place – $100 + Large Ceramic Bowl;
  • Second Place – $50 + Large Ceramic Bowl;
  • Third Place – Ceramic Bowl.

If you just plan on attending the event and tasting the chili, cost is $20 and includes:

  • A beautiful handmade ceramic bowl of your choice made by the Clay Collective group
  • All the chili you care to taste!
  • A voting ballot– to vote for your favorite chili
  • $5 worth of tickets that can be used to purchase additional items such as drinks, baked goods, hayrides, pumpkin decorating, and MORE!

For more details, contact AJ Argentina at 770-641-3990 or aargentina@roswellgov.com

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Roswell Alive After Five

June 12, 2010 by  
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June 17, 2010
5:00 pmto9:00 pm
July 15, 2010
5:00 pmto9:00 pm
August 19, 2010
5:00 pmto9:00 pm
September 16, 2010
5:00 pmto9:00 pm
October 21, 2010
5:00 pmto9:00 pm

Historic Canton Street will be “alive” on Thursday, June 17 as the 2010 Alive After Five street party kicks off from 5-9 p.m in Roswell, Georgia. Live music, food, displays and shopping make this event a fun and family friendly break during the busy work week. Alive After Five occurs the third Thursday of every month from April-October. Trolley shuttles from the parking lot of City Hall are available free of charge.

Shops and restaurants offer discounts and specials, and live music plays throughout the district. A free trolley will transport participants to all event locations. A collaboration with the Historic Roswell Merchants’ Association. Here’s the list of musical performances.

DATES

HEART OF ROSWELL

PLUM TREE VILLAGE

ECLECTIC FINDS/SWEET PEA COTTAGE
MAY 20 Harm’s Way Men In Blues Gwen Hughes
JUNE 17 Pet Rock Bandwidth Wax Poets
JULY 15 Mike Watson BackTrax Housebroken
AUGUST 19 James Henley Bone Rockers Mike Watson
SEPTEMBER 16 Robbie Ducey Pet Rock Flyer
OCTOBER 21 Wax Poets Harm’s Way 700 South

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Roswell’s Riverside Sounds concert series

April 30, 2010 by  
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May 1, 2010
7:00 pmto9:00 pm
June 5, 2010
7:00 pmto9:00 pm
July 3, 2010
7:00 pmto9:00 pm
August 7, 2010
7:00 pmto9:00 pm
September 4, 2010
7:00 pmto9:00 pm
October 2, 2010
7:00 pmto9:00 pm

Roswell’s Riverside Sounds concert series will kick off on Saturday, May 1st with this year’s theme “The Southern Shuffle,” an unexpected and eclectic mix of southern sounds.

These free monthly outdoor concerts are held at Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, May thru October from 7-9 p.m. on the first Saturday of each month.

This year’s line-up includes:

May 1st – Webb Wilder and the Beatnecks

June 5th – The Brilliant Inventions

July 3rd – The Packway Handle Band

August 7th – Randall Bramblett Band

Sept 4th – Heather Luttrell

Oct 2nd – Marshall Ruffin Band

New reserved parking passes on sale, $30 per vehicle for a 6-concert season. A limited number are available for purchase at City Hall, 38 Hill Street, Suite 100.

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