Ever wonder how can you maximize your visit to Tybee Island? We have gathered the best insider tips so you can plan a dream trip to one of the most unique places you'll ever visit. BEST PLACE TO LAY DOWN YOUR TOWEL Park near the Tybee Beach Beach and Pavilion ( Tybrisa St, Tybee Island, GA 31328) use the bridge in front of the Tybee Island Marine Center turn right and walk towards the rock formation close to the sand dunes. This portion of the beach has a smoother sand, lots of shallow areas that are perfect for little kids to bathe safely, is less crowded, and because it's close to the sand dunes you will see a large variety of seaside birds.
Many
of the hottest and newest gluten-free foods, including products from
more than 25 metro Atlanta vendors, will fill the exhibit hall at the
Gwinnett Center on Sunday, May 5, 2013 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the
Gluten & Allergen Free Wellness Event.
Organized
by ECHO Event Solutions (ECHO), the event is sponsored by Udi’s
Gluten Free, Glutino Food Group, Enjoy Life Foods, and Penta Water.
This is the first event in Atlanta organized by ECHO, but it marks
the sixth time Atlanta has hosted a gluten-free event.
The
event is open to the community, and it caters to those who avoid
multiple allergens, such as gluten, dairy, soy, nuts, grains, etc.
The event features an Allergen Free Zone sponsored by Enjoy Life
Foods, where all products will be free of nuts. Companies with
Kosher/gluten-free products will also be in attendance as this is the
first year the event is being held on Sunday.
Admission
is $10 per adult; kids 13 and under are free. Tickets can be
purchased online. Those who purchase their tickets in advance are
automatically entered into a drawing for a gift basket from one of
the event’s sponsors.
Sampling
of gluten-free/allergen-free foods begins at 11 a.m. and ends at 5
p.m. with guest speakers and cooking demonstrations rounding out the
day. Products will also be available for sale, so attendees should
come prepared to take advantage of show prices.
The
event features lectures from Dr. Cynthia Rudert M.D., F.A.C.P., a
Board Certified Gastroenterologist specializing in the diagnosis and
treatment of celiac disease, Carol Kicinski, American’s Gluten Free
Voice, and Founder & Editor in Chief of Simply Gluten Free
Magazine, and Brandy Wendler, Mrs. Northwest.
Cooking
demonstrations are being taught by Jules Shepard of Jules Gluten
Free, Charles and Julie Mayfield of Paleo Comfort Foods, and Roben
Ryberg, noted food writer.
2013
vendors from metro Atlanta include but are not limited to: American
Gra-Frutti, Frannie’s Gluten Free, Front Porch Sweets, Gluten Free
Cutie, Good Grub Subs, Mama Bakes Safe Cakes, Mina’s Purely Divine,
Pure Knead, Sally’s Gluten Free Bakery, and Taste of Gluten Free.
National
vendors attending the event include but are not limited to: Against
the Grain Gourmet, Bakery on Main, Blue Diamond Growers, Delight
Gluten Free Magazine, Earth Balance, Kinnikinnick Foods, Living
Without Magazine, Nogii, Simply Gluten Free Magazine, and Surf
Sweets. A complete list of participating vendors can be found on
their website.
A
percentage of the proceeds from this year’s event will be donated
to local gluten and allergen-free support efforts. The 2013 Atlanta
Gluten & Allergen Free Wellness Event will be held at the
Gwinnett Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, GA. 30097. For
more information visit the website at
http://www.echoglutenfreeinfo.blogspot.com/, or for directions to the
event contact the Gwinnett Center at 770-813-7500.
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