Black Food & Wine Festival '26
About Black Food & Wine Festival '26
Sip. Savor. Socialize.
Black Food and Wine Festival™ — Picnic Style
Sip. Savor. Socialize.
Celebrate the best of African-American cuisine, beverage, and culture at the Black Food and Wine Festival™ — a picnic-style afternoon of flavor, music, and community in the heart of DC. Indulge in dishes from Black-owned food vendors, sample Black-owned wines, spirits, and beer, and browse a Black-owned marketplace, all while connecting with fellow foodies over good food and great vibes.
Expect live bands, DJs, cooking demos, photo installations, games, and feel good music all day long — plus plenty of TikTok and Instagram-worthy moments.
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and settle in for the day.
🎤 Talent Lineup: TBA
✨ Highlights
🍷 Black-owned wine, spirits & beer samplings
🍽️ Black-owned food vendors
🛍️ Black-owned marketplace
🎵 Good vibes all day
📸 Content-ready photo ops
📋 Event Details
📅 Saturday, Sept 5, 2025
🕒 2 p.m. – 9 p.m.
📍 The Great Lawn at Historic Walter Reed
👤 21+ only — valid ID required at entry
VENDOR
Food:
https://forms.gle/QgPYDaFR7YEf5ksbA
Wine/Spirits/Beer
https://forms.gle/YAUg2tLgdLvspssU8
The following items are prohibited:
Tents
Outside beverages
Food
Weapons
Illegal substances
Fireworks
Drones
Large umbrellas
Oversized chairs
Pets
Backpacks
❗No Refunds! In the event of inclement weather, a rain date will be announced.❗
Don't miss this unforgettable celebration of food, wine, and community!
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MVEMNT
The amplifiers of Black wealth & the drivers of entertainment. We inspire the culture & build economic equality. It's a movement, not a moment.