Chicago African Restaurant Week Festival 2026

Name: Chicago African Restaurant Week Festival 2026
Start: 2026-10-10T12:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-10-10T19:00:00-04:00
Location: TBA

Schedule

Sat Oct 10 2026 at 12:00 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

TBA | Chicago, IL

A Celebration of the Best of African/Black Diaspora Food and Culture - Come support Local Businesses and Entrepreneurs
About this Event

Chicago ARW Food & Music Festival - Celebrate community, culture and small business - excited to create a place for community engagement, entertainment and culture. EAT, SHOP, DANCE, CONNECT.

Event Includes:

Enjoy food from across the diaspora.

Marketplace with local vendors - enjoy great deals, giveaways.

Top DJ spinning the best of Afrobeats, soca, Kompa, Amapiano, R&B and more.

L ive performances - cultural performances, dancing, local talents.

Location - TBA

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.

IS IT FOR ONLY FOOD VENDORS?
No, it features a vibrant marketplace with vendors across fashion, wellness, beauty, arts/crafts, home decor and more.

WHAT IS TASTE AND VOTE?
Chef competition where attendees vote for their best tasting dish.

HOW CAN I BE A VENDOR?
Please email us at [email protected] 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 RESTAURANT WEEK FESTIVAL?
It is an 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.
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