06
Sep

Taste of AfriKin: African & Caribbean Food Festival, Miami Spice 2026

Description

Miami's African & Caribbean food festival returns Labor Day weekend. 15 countries, the Jollof rice Cook-Off, and the Rozz Parker Band live. Taste of AfriKin is Miami's African & Caribbean food festival, returning for Labor Day weekend on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at Maison AfriKin in Downtown North Miami. Chefs and traditions from 15 countries come together for one evening of African and Caribbean fine dining, anchored by the signature Jollof rice Cook-Off. Live music comes from the Rozz Parker Band, with Connis Vanterpool opening, followed by a DJ set spanning Afrobeat, Amapiano, soca, and gwo ka. What's included: • Unlimited food tastings from 15 nations • Cocktails and beverages • Live music and DJ set all evening • The Jollof rice Cook-Off • Art installations and vendor village Presented in partnership with the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau and the City of North Miami. General admission from $55. VIP experience from $125, including early entry and a swag bag. Free parking, all ages welcome. This event sells out. Taste of AfriKin is fine dining with a pulse: upscale, unhurried, and unmistakably rooted in culture. Join us at Maison AfriKin for an evening that honors the food, the artistry, and the people of Global Africa. More than just a food event, Taste of AfriKin is a full-on Afro-fusion experience you won’t want to miss. 🌍 A CULINARY TOUR OF GLOBAL AFRICA This year’s festival will feature chefs from over 15 countries — from the Caribbean to the Continent — sharing dishes that represent the soul of their homelands. Expect traditional plates, modern fusions, and rare specialties that offer a once-in-a-year opportunity to taste the full spectrum of the African culinary legacy.

Details

Start: September 06,2026@06:00 PM (EDT)

End: September 06,2026@09:00 PM (EDT)

Categories: Festivals/Carnivals

Venue

Scott Galvin Community Center, 1600 Northeast 126th Street, North Miami, FL 33181, USA

Organizer