Event Details
The Wilmington Black Food Festival is the vibrant culmination of Black Restaurant Week, bringing together food lovers, culture seekers, and community leaders for a day of culinary celebration. Enjoy bold flavors, live entertainment, and a powerful showcase of Black culinary excellence—all under one roof at The Queen.
Wilmington Black Food Festival is taking it to the streets! Market Street—stretching from The Queen all the way up to the Delaware Historical Society—will be blocked off and transformed into a vibrant outdoor food experience. While the tasting inside The Queen is free, outside you can savor mouthwatering dishes from some of the region’s most popular food trucks. Confirmed to roll in are Mo Better Chicken, Sherlyz Food Truck, Shugarshack Soul Food, and Vern’s Fish Fry, each serving up their signature flavors hot and fresh. It’s the perfect way to explore even more culinary delights while celebrating Black food culture in the heart of Wilmington.
👨🏾🍳 Celebrity Chef
Be among the first to experience the magic as a soon-to-be-announced Celebrity Chef takes the stage—sharing stories and cooking secrets.
🍴 Free Food Tasting
Sample signature dishes from some of Wilmington’s favorite Black-owned restaurants—free of charge—while supplies last!
🏆 Student Cook-off
Competitions
Cheer on rising culinary stars as student chefs compete in a high-energy cook-off judged by professionals and local foodies alike.
🗣️ Culinary Conversations
Join a dynamic dialogue that explores the intersection of food, culture, and legacy in the Black community—hosted in an intimate, engaging setting.
