Black Food & Wine Festival ’26

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

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!