Afro-Caribbean Roots & Flavors Fest 2025

Event Description
Afro-Caribbean Roots & Flavors Fest 2025 is a vibrant celebration of Afro-Caribbean culture, heritage, and culinary excellence. This immersive event brings together food enthusiasts, cultural connoisseurs, and community members for a day of unforgettable experiences that uplift identity, flavor, and unity.
Objective
This cultural festival aims to highlight the richness of Afro-Caribbean traditions through food, music, dance, and storytelling. It fosters a shared sense of community while promoting cultural pride, intergenerational connection, and support for local initiatives like food security and wellness advocacy.
What to Expect
Culinary Showcase
Enjoy a wide variety of traditional Afro-Caribbean dishes; from savory jollof rice and jerk chicken to cassava-based delights, spicy stews, and tropical fruit tastings; all prepared by renowned local chefs and community cooks.
Live Performances & Cultural Exhibits
Be captivated by vibrant dance troupes, drumming circles, spoken word artists, steel pan ensembles, and fashion showcases representing the diversity of Afro-Caribbean heritage.
Interactive Workshops
Participate in hands-on cooking classes, wellness sessions, storytelling circles, and art workshops for all ages. Learn about indigenous ingredients, ancestral food practices, and cultural traditions passed down through generations.
Family-Friendly Atmosphere
The festival includes activities for children and youth, including face painting, games, cultural storytime, and family bonding spaces; all in a safe and joyful environment.
Community & Support
Explore booths and pop-ups from local organizations, wellness practitioners, and the Afro-Caribbean Food Bank. Discover how we’re building food sovereignty and supporting vulnerable communities through culture, unity, and generosity.
Join us for a day of rhythms, flavors, and connection as we celebrate the enduring beauty of Afro-Caribbean heritage; while supporting a greater cause.
Details
- Date:
- Time:
- Location:
- 08/08/2025
- 10AM to 9PM
- Rundle Park 2909 113 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5W OP3