How do I pay for food?

You will use pre-printed Dining Tickets (similar to carnival, or fair tickets) to purchase food and drink items as the festival.

How much are the Dining Tickets?

For Simplicity, Dining Tickets will be sold ONLY in strips of 13 tickets and strips of 4 tickets. Each strip of 13 tickets will cost $15. Each strip of 4 tickets will cost $5.

What if I don't use all my tickets?

If you have leftover tickets, for whatever reason, you may redeem them at a designated location at the festival until 8:30pm. Each ticket will be redeemed for $1 each.

Where and when do I purchase Dining Tickets?

Dining Tickets will be available for advance-purchase beginning April 20, at NobleBank &Trust’s Anniston & Oxford locations, and at A.G. Edwards in Anniston. Dining Tickets will be available for purchase at the festival at multiple locations, beginning at noon.

How many tickets does it take to purchase food?

This will vary for each restaurant. Some restaurants will offer simple food items, like slices of pizza. This is likely to cost less than a gourmet offering from another restaurant. There will be a child's food area. You may see a complete list of restaurants, their menus, and the number of tickets required for each menu item at the Menu link.

What about drinks?

Red Diamond, Inc, is the official drink-provider of the festival and will have drink stations offering its famous tea (non-caffeine available), bottled water, and coffee. Soft drinks will also be available from Buffalo Rock. All drinks will cost one Dining Ticket.

What restaurants will be featured?

More than 20 restaurants were selected to participate in this year’s Red Diamond Restaurant Tour. For a complete list and description of each, please visit the Featured Restaurants link.

Where will I eat?

You will have the option of roaming around the festival while eating, or you may be seated at one of many tables stationed in the streets.