Taste of Atlanta Returns in October

Taste of Atlanta, the city's annual fall food festival, has picked a weekend for its 2016 event. The party will go down October 21 through October 23 in Midtown's Technology Square, and this year, a 5k run will be included in the festivities — perhaps to make attendees feel better about all that eating and drinking.

Full details on chefs and restaurants that will be on hand during the 15th edition of the festival haven't been announced, but Taste of Atlanta organizers expect to reveal the lineup of more than 200 participants soon. A VIP grand tasting experience, chef demonstrations, interactive panel conversations, and Friday night kickoff party will be part of the action too. Advance tickets are $25 and can be purchased online beginning June 28.