Atlanta Taco Fest a disaster (Decatur: 2014, rent, living)

[ashpelham]

Originally Posted by Larry X

I made a decision years ago never attend another event that involves a ton of people, standing for long periods of time, hot weather, and expensive food.

You have effectively ruled out nearly every event in Atlanta, billed as "free" or "public" or "festival". I just can't stand the place.

[atlking]

Originally Posted by ashpelham

I would expect nothing less from an event in Atlanta. The 40 buck admission fee? That was their best move, to cut back on the amount of riff raff that are going to show up and spend nothing. Just get in the way. Man, as soon as I had saw this advertised, I would have immediately passed on it.

Can't have this kind of "culture" in the deep south.

Welp, looks like you're moving. Byeeeeee, one less car in traffic

[atlking]

Originally Posted by cqholt

It is a unique festival and non-profit to help Organized Neighbors of Edgewood raise money. Atlanta Taco Fest, Lobster fest, Street Food festival, etc. are all for-profit festivals.

Definitely sounds like a scam if you support it.

[bhammaster]

Originally Posted by ashpelham

Man, that's a sad, sad state of affairs right there...I personally detest Atlanta. Unrelenting traffic for nowhere near the draw that Los Angeles is. Cost of living and for rent through the roof, but only in the places you'd actually want to live. If living in Carroll County is your idea of Atlanta, then yeah, homes are cheap. Of course, then you are basically in my lovely state, Alabammy....Take a pass on it, and stay in California.

This is the face of a known ATL basher from Alabama of all places. Don't feed the troll.

[Pemgin]

Kind of funny how all of the anti-Atlanta trolls ignore the large amount of festivals that go off without a hitch and glomp onto the few that don't.

[waronxmas]

Originally Posted by Pemgin

Kind of funny how all of the anti-Atlanta trolls ignore the large amount of festivals that go off without a hitch and glomp onto the few that don't.

Exactly. While these scammers are a thorn in the side of the city, there are hundreds of other festivals that go off without a hitch in this city every year.

I think that's what irks me most about them. One of the best things about this city are our neighborhood festivals. When it's run well, you only get the highlights. For example, at the same time as this so-called "Taco Festival" was going on, a significantly larger festival (Inman Park) was going on just a few blocks away with nary a problem. I don't see any one calling for them to shut down or horror stories about their time during the festival or parade.

[primaltech]

Yeah, the Taco Fest the other day was one single total disaster. Every other festival or major outdoor event I've ever been to in my life, in the city or around it, has been fine. Save when there are unfortunate downpours. But that's a risk anywhere.

So when you cite this event the other day as a reason why you hate Atlanta, you are saying you are a total clueless idiot.

[ashpelham]

bhammaster: you have been warned and reported to admins. Good luck.

[flyonpa]

Refund info:

Atlanta Taco Festival responds after angry attendees slam 'disastrous' event | WSB-TV

[brownhornet]

It's easier to just go to the food truck on Howell Mill.