African & Caribbean Food Festival Labor Day Weekend 2027
The Flavor of the Black World, on one table.
The Definitive Culinary Gathering
Taste of AfriKin is South Florida's premier African food and Caribbean food festival, and one of the most significant food events on the cultural calendar in North America. Every Labor Day weekend, chefs from across the Global African diaspora bring their finest traditions to one table in Downtown North Miami, creating an evening that is as much about identity and legacy as it is about extraordinary food.
This is not community programming. This is cultural authority: a gathering where the world's richest food traditions are treated with the reverence they deserve. Where the craft of African and Caribbean cuisine is elevated to the global stage it has always deserved.
Officially presented with the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau and the City of North Miami, Taste of AfriKin is a destination event that draws food lovers, cultural leaders, culinary professionals, and international visitors who understand that the African diaspora table is one of the most dynamic and underrepresented forces in global cuisine.
From Lagos to Kingston, Accra to Port-au-Prince, the full spectrum of the diaspora, on one table.
The most spirited culinary rivalry in the diaspora. Ghana vs. Nigeria vs. Senegal. One winner. Bragging rights eternal.
Live music and cultural performances carry the evening from the first tasting to the last dance. The 2027 lineup will be announced.
Your ticket covers it all: unlimited food, cocktails, cultural performances, and live art installations.
The tastiest jollof rice rivalry in the diaspora settles its score again on September 5th. Cast your vote. Defend your heritage. Eat magnificently.
What to Expect
Taste of AfriKin is engineered as a full-sensory experience. Every element, the food, the music, the art, the setting, is curated to transport you into the heart of the African diaspora.
Traditional plates, modern fusions, and rare specialties representing the full spectrum of African culinary legacy, from the continent to every corner of the diaspora.
High-stakes. Flavor-packed. The Jollof Cook-Off is the main event: a culinary showdown where national pride and recipes passed through generations collide.
Live music, DJ sets, and cultural performances rooted in the sounds of Africa and the Caribbean, all evening long. The 2027 lineup will be announced.
The current AfriKin exhibition at Maison AfriKin remains on view throughout the evening, with works by African and diaspora artists available for purchase.
Handcrafted goods, fashion, and lifestyle brands from across the diaspora, a marketplace that celebrates Black creativity and entrepreneurship.
Curated cocktails and beverages that complement the culinary journey, included with your ticket, crafted to match the spirit of the evening.
The Lineup
The 2027 lineup of live music, DJs, and cultural performers will be announced. Subscribe for updates and be the first to know.
The Table
Every dish at Taste of AfriKin is a story: a recipe carried across oceans, refined across generations, and brought to Miami with pride.
Many countries. One plate. Chefs from across Africa, the Caribbean, and the wider diaspora take part each year. Participating countries and chefs for 2027 will be announced.
From the Archive
Taste of AfriKin 2026 was a milestone. Watch the recap, then imagine what 2027 looks like.
Taste of AfriKin 2026 · Maison AfriKin at Scott Galvin Community Center · Downtown North Miami, FL
Secure Your Seat
Presale pricing runs through May 31, 2027. Prices rise on June 1 and again on August 1. Every ticket is all-inclusive: unlimited food tastings, cocktails, live music, and cultural programming. Doors open at 5:30 PM.
Presale Pricing Through May 31, 2027
All-Inclusive
Premium Access
Groups
Can't attend? Donate an all-inclusive admission for $65 (available from August 2, 2027) on the ticket page.
Free parking · All ages · Doors at 5:30 PM · No refunds · This event will sell out.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Taste of AfriKin reaches one of the most valuable and underserved audiences in the market: culturally engaged, economically active adults from across the African diaspora and their global community. Your brand at this table is not just visibility. It is alignment with cultural leadership.
Presenting
$25,000
Culinary
$15,000
Community
$10,000
Bronze
$7,500
Custom packages available. Contact info@afrikin.org or +1 (305) 760-5515.
Presented With
AfriKin Foundation, Inc. · 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Institution · EIN# 85-2592611
Presented in partnership with the City of North Miami.
The Setting
The event unfolds at Maison AfriKin at Scott Galvin Community Center, a cultural landmark in the heart of Downtown North Miami, perfectly situated between Miami Shores and Aventura. Free parking. All ages welcome.
Address
1600 NE 126th Street
North Miami, FL 33181
Event Hours
Doors 5:30 PM
Event 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Getting Here
Free on-site parking
Get Directions →
Good to Know
One ticket is your full pass to the evening: entry to the festival, unlimited food tastings from all participating countries, cocktails and beverages, access to the Jollof rice Cook-Off, and live performances. The current AfriKin exhibition and vendor village are also open to browse throughout Maison AfriKin, with artwork, gift shop, and vendor items available for purchase separately.
Yes. The event is open to all ages and welcomes families.
Yes. Free parking is available on-site at Maison AfriKin.
Yes. Maison AfriKin at the Scott Galvin Community Center is ADA compliant.
Yes. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options are available among the food offerings from the participating countries.
Doors open at 5:30 PM. The main program runs from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
Presale pricing runs through May 31, 2027: All-Inclusive GA $50, Front Row VIP $125, and GA Table of 8 $360. Tier One pricing begins June 1, 2027 (GA $65, VIP $150, Table of 8 $480), and Tier Two begins August 1, 2027 (GA $85, VIP $175, Table of 8 $640). Day-of tickets, if any remain, are GA $150 and Table of 8 $1,160.
All ticket sales are final. No refunds are offered.
Taste of AfriKin is an indoor event at Maison AfriKin.
Guests must meet Florida's state legal drinking age to be served alcohol. The event itself is open to all ages.
The dress code is AfriKin Chic: fabulously you, with a splash of African.
Maison AfriKin, 1600 NE 126th Street, Downtown North Miami, FL 33181, situated between Aventura, Miami Shores, and Bal Harbour.
Sunday, September 5, 2027 · Downtown North Miami
This event will sell out. Secure your seat now and be part of the most important culinary gathering in the African diaspora this year.