Food

The Big Shanty Festival brings together the best of festival favorites and local restaurant flavor, offering a wide variety of food options throughout Downtown Kennesaw. From classic festival staples to crowd-favorite dishes from some of the area’s most loved restaurants, our food vendors are a big part of what makes Big Shanty a must-visit event each year.

Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite or planning your next stop around a favorite dish, there’s something for every appetite — and plenty of reasons to come hungry.

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Logo for 1885 Grill at Southern Coastal Kennesaw.
White letter 'B' on a distressed dark gray circular background.
Logo of Taco Del Chayo with a cartoon jalapeño character in a sombrero and poncho, smiling inside a red and yellow circular design
Black and white illustration of two men, with text below that reads 'Est. 1990 Williamson Bros. Bar-B-Q'.
Logo for La Latina Cocina Latina with colorful text.

Vendor Map & Directory

To help guests plan their visit, we’ll be publishing an Arts & Crafts Vendor Map and Vendor Directory closer to the festival.

These tools will allow attendees to:

  • Browse participating vendors

  • Locate specific vendors on the festival footprint

  • Discover new favorites while exploring Downtown Kennesaw

Check back soon as we get closer to festival weekend for the full map and vendor list.