About the festival
A celebration of Black food, wine, spirits & culture
A picnic-style afternoon celebrating the best of African-American cuisine, beverage, and culture. Dishes from Black-owned food vendors, Black-owned wines, spirits & beer, a Black-owned marketplace — plus live bands, DJs, cooking demos, and feel-good music all day. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and settle in.
100%
Black-owned
2–9
PM · 7 hours
21+
Valid ID required
Picnic
Bring a blanket
The lineup
Chefs & vendors
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Black-owned food vendor
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Wine · spirits · beer
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Marketplace maker
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Live band
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DJ set
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Cooking demo
Full talent lineup — TBA. Stay tuned. ✨
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VIP
$150
✓Everything in General
✓Unlimited wine pours
✓VIP lounge + fast lane
✓Welcome gift bag
Good to know
FAQ
The Great Lawn at Historic Walter Reed — 1301 Main Drive NW, Washington, DC 20012.
Saturday, September 5, 2026 from 2 PM to 9 PM. It’s a picnic-style afternoon, so come settle in for the day.
Yes — this is a 21+ event. A valid government-issued photo ID is required at entry.
Black-owned food vendors, Black-owned wine, spirits & beer samplings, a Black-owned marketplace, live bands, DJs, cooking demos, games, and content-ready photo ops.
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets — it’s picnic style. Settle in for good food and great vibes all day.
Refunds are available up to 7 days before the event.