AFRICAN POPUP FESTIVAL - OUTDOOR/FAMILY FRIENDLY /FOOD/CULTURE/COMMUNITY

Direction - 2 and 5 trains to Flatbush Junction

SHOP+ EAT+ CONNECT - Event will include a market place, food from Africa, Caribbean, and Black Diaspora. DJ spinning Afrobeat/Amapiano/Global sounds. cultural dance and music performances, art exhibition and

FOOD/Marketplace - Enjoy tastes and flavors from across the African/Black diaspora - featuring local chefs and artisans. vendors with unique items across art, fashion , wellness, beauty and more

Entertainment - Call time 4pm on both days. Special performances by local and international talents. DJs spinning the best of Afrobeat and global sounds.

12pm - 7pm - DJ Spinning

4pm - 5.30 for special performances (see below)

Saturday - Dolapo, Mr Bello, Dolapo, Phrey Tunez The Vibe and other local talents

Sunday - Titi Arewa, Burgandy and other local talents

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ENJOY FOOD FROM ACROSS THE DIASPORA

FOOD MARKET - Delicious African Orchards (West African Cuisine), Lee-Ann Benjamin (South African) Veggie Grub (Jamaica/Soul food), 2BigYai (West African Cuisine/Sierra Leone), Brooklyn Suya (West African Cuisine, Nigerian), Chez Julia Mae (Barbados), Epuffany Infusion and Treats (Soul food), Safari Cuisine (Tanzania and Kenya), Tall and Co, Sweet T Creams. Kente Cones NYC, Adunni Foods, Cher Vitality

SHOP - Special offerings by vendors in honor of Caribbean Heritage Month

FASHION/ACCESSORIES - KULTURE BOUTIK, Stanhope Africa Imports, Klassique Pieces Boutique, Michelle Burnett, Handmade By Denice, Sodor, Beyond Me Artistry, Adinkra Republic, Celestial home store, Lotus Violet, Passionate Tammy, Occasion Favorz, Lulu London, Alexander Boyce, Shiyenze,

BEAUTY/WELLNESS - Savon Blu, Salty Polish, Sule Candles, Naturalista, MaDawes Hair Products, Naturalista, Sodor

ARTS/CRAFTS/HOME DECOR/JEWELRY - Mutani's Pocket, Celeste and Jeffrey, Casa De Fez, Ancient aura Jewelry, D’s Delights, Vandel Marchen

Featuring local and international artists with lots of entertainment for family and friends.

12pm - 7pm - DJ Spinning Afrobeats/Global sounds

4pm - 5.30 ( call time) special performances

Performance by Dolapo The Vibe

Come support your local businesses and entrepreneurs - featuring vendors across art, food, fashion, beauty, wellness, design, arts, crafts and more.

FAQ

WHAT TYPE OF FOOD OPTIONS WOULD BE AVAILABLE?

Food would be available for sale by chefs/caterers. Event would include cuisine from parts of Africa, Caribbean and African-American.

WHAT IS TASTE AND VOTE?

Chef competition where attendees vote for their best tasting dish. Attendees buy a ticket that allows them to taste dishes from participating chefs and caterers.

HOW CAN I BE A VENDOR?

Please email us at tasteofafricausa@gmail.com or apply here . Your commitment as a vendor will position your business among cultured locals and world travelers who enjoy shopping.

WHAT IS THE AFRICAN Pop-Up Festival?

It is a 2-day event with vendors and entrepreneurs (food, design, beauty, fashion, art, health, representing various parts of the diaspora come to sell, mix and network. It is an opportunity for all attendees to experience a unique and curated cultural market in a festive environment.

This event is brought to you by A TASTE OF AFRICA USA the organizers of the African Restaurant Week.

For all questions please email tasteofafricausa@gmail.com