Oct. 11-12: Cartersville plans 'Sample Your City.'

Media release: Cartersville Downtown Development Authority is pleased to announce Sample Your City. This two-day event will allow members of the community and surrounding areas not only the opportunity to sample the great food and beverages served in downtown Cartersville, but also to take advantage of some special promotions and additional incentives being offered to cardholders during the event. Sample Your City will be held on Thursday, October 11, from 2:00-8:00 p.m., and on Friday, October 12, from 2:00-7:00 p.m.

"This is about the time of year most people may be accustomed to attending Taste of Cartersville, but this year, we wanted to encourage "tasters" to not only sample all the great offerings of our downtown businesses, but also physically visit the wonderful shops and restaurants we are so privileged to have in our historic districts," said Cartersville DDA Manager Tara Currier. "It always surprises me to hear from someone who lives in this community that he has yet to dine at a particular downtown establishment. Sample Your City will allow these people – as well as frequent diners – an opportunity to truly experience our downtown eateries through each of the five senses."

There are 13 participating venues in this year's event including: Agan's Bakery, Appalachian Grill/Culinaria at Appalachian Grill, Coconuts, E Street Tavern, Findley's Butcher Shop, Jefferson's, Johnny Mitchell's Smokehouse Express, Meg Pie, Moore's Gourmet Market, Quiznos, Swheat Market Deli, Tacos n Subs, and The City Cellar. In addition to giving samples from their menu, many participating businesses will also have specials for Sample Your City cardholders including discounted meal or drink purchases, or a special gift.

Tickets for Sample Your City are $10 per person, and cash only is accepted. To purchase a ticket, visit the Downtown Cartersville Welcome Center, located in the old train depot, at 1 Friendship Plaza beginning Friday, September 28. The Welcome Center is open Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM, and on Saturday from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM. Ticket holders will present their Sample Your City ticket at each of the participating locations anytime on Thursday, October 11, from 2:00-8:00 p.m., or Friday, October 12, from 2:00-7:00 p.m. The ticket is good for one sample at each location, and may range from one item up to as many as five items, depending on location. For a full list of all participating restaurants and their sample offerings, visit www.downtowncartersville.org and click on 'Events.'