The following are requirements from the Cobb County Public Health:
If you have had a health inspection since April 28, 2023, then you can use your health inspection form and post it in your tent the day of the festival. If it was done before that date, then you will need to fill out the health department inspection form and pay $60. Contact Gina for more info.
- All BBQ grills must have a cover. Quick-cooking grills are not required to have a cover; however, food must be cooked, put on a plate, and taken inside the tent for preparation.
- The grill must be at least 13 feet from the public.
- Outdoor cooking that utilizes open flame or exposed flame shall not be performed within 10 feet from a tent or canopy.
The City of Marietta Fire Department requires you to have a fire extinguisher at your tent (You must provide your own- it is NOT provided by the Fire Department or Visit Marietta.) A basic service record tag {identifying the company as being licensed by the Office of the State Fire Marshal} is required to be attached on all portable fire extinguishers or any fire suppression system.
- Beer, wine, soft drinks, and bottled water will be sold at the concessionaire tents. Water may only be sold if approved in advance and purchased from the water sponsor. The water may not be sold at a rate different from that set by the concessionaire. Vendors may sell other beverages such as iced tea and fruit punch. NO hard liquor of any kind is allowed. Select restaurants located on the Marietta Square that have obtained the proper licensing as permitted by the ordinance can sell beer and wine. If a beer or wine sponsor is secured, Marietta Square restaurants must sell the sponsored beer or wine.
- All food items and beverages must be approved by Visit Marietta prior to the festival. Please fill out the menu board form. No sales after the 7pm close time. If you are selling food after 7pm you will forfeit your deposit.
- Overhead booth decorations reaching higher than the banner area are prohibited.
- NO trailers for food service are permitted. There will be a Food Truck Alley at the festival, but there is a separate application to complete.
- Restaurants must provide their own extension cords and cleaning supplies. Please bring an extension cord cover. Do not tape over the cords.
- You will have access to water onsite the day of the festival, but you must provide your own hose.
- If you have requested more than one booth space, please note on the application if you want the booths to be side by side or in separate locations.
Reminder to all Marietta Square permanent restaurants: The streets that are closed for the event are the property of Taste of Marietta during the festival. If any vehicle, trailer, or bike is parked on the streets of the festival, it will be towed. This includes trailers and stationery objects outside of restaurants. This begins at 10:00 p.m. Saturday night (Apr 27) when the streets close for set-up and ends at 11:00 p.m. on Sunday night (Apr 28.)
A note about electricity….Very important!! Please read thoroughly. If you do not understand, ask questions!
The City of Marietta is happy to be able to provide electricity for the Taste of Marietta. However, because of limitations and to ensure the safety of the festival the following regulations will be strictly enforced this year. You MUST make sure your equipment follows these requirements in advance because there will be no exceptions made the day of the festival.
Please note the following:
- All power is ground fault protected and will not be bypassed.
- Each duplex outlet ($50 per duplex, 2 duplex outlet max) is on a 20 amp circuit. That means if you have 2 duplex outlets, you have a total of two 20 amp circuits, which will allow you to plug in 4 cords.
- Each duplex outlet can have a MAX of 20 amps. That means two cords plugged into one duplex outlet cannot draw more than 20 amps combined.
- One heavy duty 20 amp is preferred.
If you fail to check your equipment in advance and it pulls more than 20 amps or continues to trip the circuit, you will not be able to use it at the festival! We are not responsible for power strip failures.
- If bringing a power strip, the items plugged into the strip cannot exceed 20 amps combined.
- The Fire Marshal’s Office requires that all extension cords be a minimum of 10 gauge. Nothing smaller than 10 gauge will be allowed. Please make sure you bring an extension cord(s) with ample length to connect to your tent, we recommend one 100 ft. extension cord or two 50 ft. cords.
- No generators are allowed.
- Cords across any walking area must be secured to the ground and not pose a trip hazard to patrons or tent operators. Tape will not be permitted. Cord coverings with wheelchair access will be required in public access areas of the event.
Please understand we are enforcing these rules to ensure the safety of our food vendors and festival attendees. We thank you for your corporation!
