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Farmers' Market Info- Farmers' Market Photos and Videos
- Taste of the World Fest Info
- Taste of the World Fest Updates
- O5P Restaurant Links + Reviews
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Farmers' Market Info
- Thursdays 4-8 pm from May 9th to October 14th!
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The Drive-Thru Farmers' Market is a Fundraiser! Each week, the $10 Vendors' Fees are collected for Global Peace Containers, a 501(c)3 charity.
WHO: Old Five Points' Drive-Thru Farmers' Market
WHAT: Charitable Fundraiser, Out-Door Farmers' Market
WHERE: 2140 Johnson Ferry Road NE, Atlanta-Brookhaven, GA 30319
WHY: Providing local and hand-made food and crafts for the surrounding residential neighborhoods and raising money for Peace Containers' goal to put a roof over the head of every man, woman and child using retired shipping containers as a building material.
WHEN: 2013 SEASON--Every Thursday from May 9, 2013 to October 14, 2013.
The Regulars:
WATSONIA FARMS: Organic Vegetables and Peaches!
Naomi's Tamales is cooking more HOT and delicious tamales for us fresh or frozen every Thursday! (RETURNING IN JUNE 2013)
David's Garden provides us with LOCAL HONEY, a 100 year-old bread'n'butter pickle recipe, Old Fashioned Lime Pickles, Pickled Okra, and more!
Irisas' Custom Jewelry delights with artisan jewelry--earrings, necklaces, bracelets, specialty ropes for eyeglasses, and rings!
Product Categories: O5P limits the market to local and hand-made products, produce, artists and businesses. Vendors sell local fresh produce, cheeses, spiced nuts, baked goods, cookies, jewelry, arts, crafts, pickles, salsas, breads, aromatherapy, hand-made natural soaps, vinaigrettes, and more!
In the 2 years of operation, we have raised over $12,000 for Mustard Seed Communities: Jamaica, through this market for Peace Containers to build MSC:J a fosterage house out of shipping containers. (Started 4/21/2010; From the start of O5P Farmers' Market through to 4/21/2010 100% was donated to Hanger Ivan R. Sabel Foundation.)
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Taste of the World Fest Info
- Volunteers Needed! Planning TotWF!2013 Now!Like: Taste of the World Fest on Facebook!Join: Taste of the World Fest 2012!TRAVEL AROUND THE WORLD IN 3 DAYS!
AT THE 100% FOR CHARITY FESTIVAL!
PARTY FOR A PURPOSE!
FREE FOR ALL AGES!
LIVE MUSIC, LOCAL ART & ATL MOVIE SCREENINGS!LAST YEAR's DETAILS:- HUGE THANKS TO THE LIVE and LOCAL BANDS
+ THE LADIES OF+ THE COHEN BROTHERS
+ BRAD SCOTT+ HE SANG SHE SANG
+ CLARK BROWN MUSIC+ HUSTLE'N'FLO+ RENEE GARDNER+ SEREN+ LONG HOLLOW HOOLEY+ LAURA LOCKIE & CHARLES KING+ WRAS 88.5+ NORMAN GRANT & THE TROPICS(Musician Schedule posted on Facebook)- LOCAL ARTIST MARKET
- INFORMATION et RSVP
+ www.facebook.com/TasteoftheWorldFest
+ www.OldFivePoints.com
+ TotWFest@gmail.com- Schedule of Events (MORE COMING SOON!)
-------2-8PM DRIVE-THRU FARMERS' MARKET------12PM-8PM ARTIST MARKET-------ALL-DAY ATL MOVIE SCREENINGS-------12PM-2PM & 5PM-10PM PASSPORTS TO TASTE THE WORLD-------5.3PM-9.3PM LIVE MUSIC+ FRIDAY 6/29------12PM-8PM ARTIST MARKET-------ALL-DAY ATL MOVIE SCREENINGS-------12PM-2PM & 5PM-10PM PASSPORTS TO TASTE THE WORLD-------1PM-2PM & 5.3PM-9.3PM LIVE MUSIC+ SATURDAY 6/30------12PM-8PM ARTIST MARKET-------ALL-DAY ATL MOVIE SCREENINGS-------12PM-2PM & 5PM-10PM PASSPORTS TO TASTE THE WORLD-------12PM-9.3PM LIVE MUSIC=====================================For info on volunteering please email TotWFest@gmail.com.Thanks ya'll!~EugenieFests of the Past:LIKE OLD FIVE POINTS' FACEBOOK PAGE TO GET NOTICES OF and INVITATIONS TO THE NEXT EVENT!Sponsored by:
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- YOU'RE INVITED! The Fundraising for Mustard Seed Communities continues in the AC! Taste of the World Fest AFTER PARTY! FREE ADMISSION and appetizers! Live & Silent Auctions! Live Music & Dancing! 8/8 Don't be late! :-D
- HOTTEST BANDS ON THE HOTTEST DAYS IN HISTORY! :-) HUGE THANKS TO ALL PERFORMERS, WHO NOT ONLY WERE ALL ON TIME, SUPER-PROFESSIONAL AND ALL PERFORMED IN THAT HEAT! YA'LL ARE AMAZING! THANK YOU FOR MAKING THE Taste of the World Fest 2012 A SUCCESS! THANKS TO YOU, WE RAISED OVER $500 FOR Mustard Seed Communities, EVEN WITH THE HEAT! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU AGAIN!
- Thank you Hemphill 1033!
- A huge THANK YOU to everyone for coming out today! It was a wonderful kickoff to the Taste of the World Fest 2012! Magnificent performances by He Sang She Sang, Renee Gardner and HustleNFlo! Thank you so much to all the people who came out to party for a purpose! Congratulations to the Raffle Winners! I hope you enjoy! :-D We had so much fun! If you enjoyed the Taste of the World Fest, today, let all your friends know! We're raising money for Mustard Seed Communities! Friday and Saturday, we have all new complement of musicians to perform! Admission is FREE! Please beware the heat tomorrow and drink plenty of water, and eat plenty of GNO SNO BALLS! :-D
- Anyone like to volunteer for a day? All volunteers get a passport! Yummy! http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=356575164414209&set=a.353312004740525.86900.308434002561659&type=1&theater
- Today is the day! :-D
- Saturday, June 30, 2012 Taste of the World Fest 2012 Musicians Schedule! @Laura Lockie & Charles King, Seren, HustleNFlo, @Norman Gran & The Tropics, Daysahead, @The Ladies Of! THANK YOU!
- Friday, June 29, 2012 Taste of the World Fest 2012 Musicians Schedule! Renee Gardner, Clark Brown Music, Hemphill 1033, Seren, Zel Ascend, The Cohen Brothers Band! THANK YOU!
- Thursday, June 28, 2012 Taste of the World Fest 2012 Musicians! @Long Hollow Hooley, Renee Gardner, HustleNFlo, He Sang She Sang! THANK YOU! :-D
- Jowelry's Designs will be an artist at the Taste of the World Fest 2012, and one of her lovely items will be a true prize of the Charity Raffle! "At Jowelry’s Designs, we make handcrafted sterling silver jewelry using semi-precious gemstones, Swarovksi crystals, and pearls.We provide reasonable pricing on unique beautiful jewelry."
- MUSICIAN INTRODUCTION! Hemphill 1033 is Performing 4:30pm Friday at the Taste of the World Fest! Fantastic! Just listen! :-D
- Thank you WSBTV for putting our flyer on your webpage! :-D We truly appreciate it, and invite ya'll to a GREAT Party for a Purpose!
- AMAZING! Winged Ambassadors flys in to the Taste of the World Fest 2012! FRIDAY ONLY get your picture taken with an exotic owl or exotic falcon for a $5 donation to Winged Ambassadors!
- AMAZING! Winged Ambassadors flys in to the Taste of the World Fest 2012 FRIDAY ONLY get your picture taken with an exotic owl or exotic falcon for a $5 donation to Winged Ambassadors! Evan's Message, "Even through the greatest and most difficult challenges we face in this life, nothing can take away love, hope, and faith unless we allow them to be taken. "
- So with Free Admission to enjoy live music, free film screenings and an artist market, how is the Taste of the World Fest 2012 raising money for Mustard Seed Communities? We sell PASSPORTS to Taste the World! How it works: 1. Buy your passport online in advance or at the Welcome Tent. 2. Visit each Country's Restaurant at Old Five Points, get an optional TASTE of their international cuisine and get your passport stamped by the Restaurant's Customs Official! A taste is larger than a sample, but smaller than a meal. 3. When you're done travelling, return to the Welcome Desk to get a Raffle Ticket for great prizes (e.g. massage coupons, free yoga lessons, artisan pendant or earrings, mini-kites, or the #1 fun prize, a super carton of sparklers! ) Drawing is at 8:15 every night. You must be present to win.
- Taste of the World Fest is supporting small businesses all around! Musicians, Artists, Local restaurants: we salute you!
- INVITE your friends, your family, your visiting relatives! JOIN your neighbors and business partners in a wonderful celebration! ENJOY good food, live music, artist market, summer fun and The Imperial OPA Circus! PARTY FOR A PURPOSE to raise money for Mustard Seed Communities Orphan House Building Project in Jamaica! @Taste of the World Fest 2012, Taste of the World Fest, Old Five Points!
- 4 Days to the Taste of the World Fest 2012 at Old Five Points!
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O5P Restaurant Links + Reviews
Old Five Points encompasses 7 restaurants, an Organic dry-cleaners and a new Walgreens!
DUNWOODY CLEANERS | THAI LANNA | ROYAL OF INDIA | WING RANCH | BROWN'S BBQ | SUSHI YOSHINO | THE BAT & BALL | CORNER PIZZA | WALGREENS
- Dunwoody Cleaners | Reviews | 2142 Johnson Ferry Rd.
CERTIFIED ORGANIC DRY-CLEANING! One of a kind non-toxic chemicals, machine and process will preserve the look and feel of your clothing and remove the toughest of stains! Reviewers attest to the cleaning power of their new technology! Great walk-in and drive-thru cleaners, friendly and professional, they really know fabric and how to clean it.
- Thai Lanna | Reviews | 2142 Johnson Ferry Rd.
This family-run eatery has been in business 10 years and counting. Diners come from all over Atlanta to taste their authentic Thai cuisine!
This newly opened restaurant has food so delicious that it, in the words of one, “has me hooked!” They serve Traditional cuisine Northern India. For more details, visit their website!
- Wing Ranch | Reviews | 2146 Johnson Ferry Rd.
Voted #1 Wings in Atlanta by the AJC 2009, this beautifully renovated restaurant features covered patio dining, indoor seating and bar.
- Brown's BBQ | Facebook | 2148 Johnson Ferry Rd.
GRAND OPENING 1/14/12! The finest in comfort food! Brown's BBQ offers traditional southern style cooking, natural wood smoked meats and Marvin's FAMOUS Brunswick Stew!
This beautifully crafted restaurant was created by a master Japanese woodworker, and the food served inside is no less delightful! 91% of 76 reviewers agree on urbanspoon.com, Sushi Yoshino is Five Star delicious!
This very special neighborhood pub has been an instant favorite from it’s opening night. This English pub has a very unique character and humor all of its own! The authentic atmosphere, great drinks, great food and wonderful service, make this pub one of the very best in Atlanta.
Built a just few years ago, Walgreens is convenient and a pleasure. They have some truly great deals and sales every week! Click on the link to get the specific details of this location.
This landmark location features a wonderful Atlanta-themed mural on the exterior walls and a beautiful dining and bar area. The pizza has been voted as the best in North-Atlanta! Join them for Trivia Tuesday, Saturday games of Texas Hold ‘em and Mug Night Mondays!
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- TODAY! Old Five Points' Drive-Thru Farmers' Market! Thurs 4-8pm Watsonia Farm, produce and peaches David's Garden, honey, pickles and pickled okra Irisas' Custom Jewelry, hand made jewelry GNO SnoBalls, sno cones and handmade pralines and SEVERAL MORE NEW AND RETURNING VENDORS! I look forward to seeing you there! I'll be setting up a misting tent for your refreshment! Very truly yours, Eugenie
- Yum! ♥ Organic Strawberries...coming today to Old Five Points' Drive-Thru Farmers' Market! ♥
- Drive-Thru Farmers' Market opens TODAY! 3-8pm <3 ORGANIC STRAWBERRIES, ASPARAGUS, and KALE!!!!!! <3
- It's been a few months, but we've been busy reviving the Drive-Thru Farmers' Market! We have a request to all local vendors and businesses, drop us an email if you're interested in our market; we still need consistent and good vendors! We'll let you know when the start date of the 2013 season will be, but it will be soon! Everyone we've spoken with has been excited about its return! Let us know what you think! OldFivePoints@gmail.com
- At The Bat and Ball Pub, 5 Year Anniversary. Bayou Style Celebration. Low Country Boil. November 11th 2pm-Until...
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- YOU'RE INVITED! The Fundraising for Mustard Seed Communities continues in the AC! Taste of the World Fest AFTER PARTY! FREE ADMISSION and appetizers! Live & Silent Auctions! Live Music & Dancing! 8/8 Don't be late! :-D
- Tomorrow it begins! The Taste of the World Fest 2012 at Old Five Points! So excited! Come see the Owls, the Musicians, the family fun, the Atlanta films (18+ only), the artists, the jewelers, the Drive-Thru Farmers' Market, and so much more! Details on Taste of the World Fest and www.tasteoftheworldfest.com!!!!!! :-D
- Taste of the World Fest 2012 is finally here! TOMORROW it begins!
- TOMORROW at Old Five Points, Welcome to the Taste of the World Fest 2012! :-D
- Old Five Points <3 LOVES <3 Brown's BBQ
- Great Brown's BBQ Coupon in the Georgia Commerce Club Magazine!
- OWLS & FALCONS! :-D Your photo holding an exotic OWL or FALCON for a $5 donation to Winged Ambassadors at the Taste of the World Fest 2012 at Old Five Points on Friday!
- Hemphill 1033 is Performing 4:30pm Friday at the Taste of the World Fest 2012! Just listen! You know what I mean? :-D
- Check out The Bat and Ball Pub's NEW MENU! I just taste tested it. In one word: yummy!
- INVITE your friends, your family, your visiting relatives! JOIN your neighbors and business partners in a wonderful celebration! ENJOY good food, live music, artist market, summer fun and The Imperial OPA Circus! PARTY FOR A PURPOSE to raise money for Mustard Seed Communities Orphan House Building Project in Jamaica! @Taste of the World Fest, Taste of the World Fest 2012, Old Five Points ATLANTA, GA 6/28-6/30! This weekend!
- THURSDAY 1PM, The Long Hollow Hooley is performing at the Taste of the World Fest 2012 at Old Five Points! Evan Kinney and John Maschinot of the new duo, Long Hollow Hooley does a marvelous blend of Celtic and Americana roots music! Listen to Tall Trees in Georgia on SoundCloud to see what I mean! http://soundcloud.com/john-maschinot/tall_trees_in_georgia
- THURSDAY 1PM, The Long Hollow Hooley is performing in the Taste of the World Fest 2012 at Old Five Points! A marvelous blend of Celtic and Americana roots music! Listen to Tall Trees in Georgia on SoundCloud to see what I mean! Lunch and Music? Don't mind if I do!
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Event Calendar
- HAVE SOME FUN!OUR EVENTS:
- Drive-Thru Farmers' Market EVERY Thursday!
- Taste of the World Fest 2012 June 28, 29, 30, 2012
- 9th Annual Charity Ball, Auction & Wine Tasting @ The Ravinia Club 8 August 2012
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Links
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Map
- 2140 Johnson Ferry Road, Atlanta, GA 30319
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Directions
- Nota Bene: Johnson Ferry is one of those crazy-long roads in Georgia. The numbers repeat. We ARE NOT located in Alpharetta. We ARE in Atlanta, GA.General Location: Ashford-Dunwoody/Johnson Ferry Intersection, Atlanta, GA
Addresses: 2140, 2142, 2144, 2146, 2148, 2150-A, 2150-B, 2152, 2154 and 2163 Johnson Ferry Road, Atlanta, GA 30319 are all business addresses in Old Five Points.
GA PATH: An Extension trail of the GA PATH runs right in front of the Old Five Points shopping center. This extension connects Old Five Points to Blackburn and Murphy Candler Parks for biking, waking and running. Bike parking is available!
MARTA BUS ROUTE: Marta Bus Red Line 25 has a stop right in front of Old Five Points on both sides of Johnson Ferry Road (PIJF). You'll see Old Five Points starting with the Dunwoody Cleaners. MARTA BUS SCHEDULEDRIVING DIRECTIONS:
FROM I-285:
Take Exit 29 (Ashford-Dunwoody). Go South-East inside the Perimeter (Road should quickly narrow to 2 lanes; Perimeter Mall is outside the perimeter) about 2 miles. Go past the Chevron on Right and then go past the Texaco on Left to the intersection of Ashford-Dunwoody/Johnson Ferry/Donaldson Roads. The shopping center is here on the Left (starting with Dunwoody Cleaners) and Right (Corner Pizza), ending with the Walgreens.
FROM DOWNTOWN ATLANTA:
Take I-85/I-75 North. Get into the Left most 3 traffic lanes to veer Left and stay on I-85. Take clover leaf exit 89 to merge onto GA-42 N/North Druid Hills Rd NE. After crossing Buford Hwy, veer Right at light to say on N. Druid Hills Rd. At Brookhaven Marta Station, N. Druid Hills Rd. deadends into Peachtree Rd.. Merge Right into Peachtree Rd. Go about 1.4 miles. Go two lights past Oglethorpe University (on Left), and turn Left onto Ashford-Dunwoody Road. Go about 1 mile to first light. This is the Ashford-Dunwoody/Johnson Ferry/Donaldson Roads intersection . The shopping center is on the Right (Corner Pizza) before you go through the light and on the Right across the street. At the light either veer slightly to the right to turn onto Donaldson Dr. and then turn Right immediately into the parking lot (starting with Dunwoody Cleaners) or sharply turn to the right and then turn Left or Right into the parking lots.FROM PEACHTREE RD AND I-285:
Go South on Peachtree Road about four miles to Johnson Ferry Road. Turn Right here just after BP Connect gas station (on Right) but before Lowe’s. Go about 1 mile to just before the Ashford-Dunwoody/Johnson Ferry Roads Intersection (1st stop light). The shopping center is here on the Right (starting with Walgreens) and Left (Corner Pizza).
