Presented by the Gwinnett County Black Chamber of Commerce (GCBCC), 'A Taste of Black Gwinnett' features Black-owned businesses in Gwinnett County with food samplings, product and services in the area, as well as businesses servicing the Black community of Gwinnett. As we prepare the next generation of business leaders, GCBCC Black Youthpreneurs will showcase their businesses as well!
'A Taste of Black Gwinnett' includes Black-owned products, services, music, Black History Feud game with prizes, short documentary screening, Black History facts, a tribute to journalist and Sirius XM radio show legend Joe Madison (The Black Eagle), entertainment and more! This is a family-friendly event.
Select a date from the calendar, get your tickets, and bring the family and friends!
Following are our April 2024 exhibitors. Exhibitors change each event, and our year-long exhibitors are identified with an asterisk (*).
- Black Democratics of America (BDA)*
- Black Gwinnett Magazine*
- Camrose Creative Services*
- Cold Pressed Gwinnett
- Daryl Manns for District Attorney in Gwinnett County - Democratic
- D.I.S. Behavioral Health, LLC
- Empowered Women Empower
- Gwinnett Coalition
- Gwinnett County Black Chamber of Commerce (GCBCC)*
- Gwinnett County Public Schools Transportation
- Moses & Ragsdale Kitchen*
- Phillip Bonton, Candidate for Gwinnett County Tax Commissioner - Democratic
- Rich Rootz Beauty
- Sapphires By Sandra
- Serbea Living African Restaurant*
- Lustful Lemonade
- Urban Mediamakers Film Festival (UMFF)*
FOOD AND DRINK INCLUDE:
$1 - Water
$3 - Cake Slice, Deviled Eggs, Dessert, or Wine/Beer
$3 - Wine/Heineken
$6 - One Side, Salad, Single Entree, Queso and Chips, Tacos, Vegan Spaghetti
$9 - Shrimp and Clam Chowder, Lobster and Shrimp Bisque with cornbread/roll
$12 - Meal with one entree, two vegetables, soup or salad, dessert
Advance tickets available for the food and drinks.
FOOD MENU
Fried chicken, baked chicken, curry chicken, jerk chicken, shrimp and clam chowder, collard greens, jollaf rice, fried plantains, lobster and shrimp bisque, macaroni and cheese, okra and corn succotash, black beans, squash melody, vegan spaghetti, shrimp and beef tacos, queso and chips, deviled eggs, assorted desserts, mixed green salad, cornbread, rolls, tea, water, and more!
2024 EVENT CALENDAR - GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY FOR EACH!
- April 19 - Spring Time, Poetry, Mother's Day and Mental Health Awareness
- June 7 - Juneteenth and Father's Day Celebration
- August 16 - Black Business Month
- October 18 - Urban Mediamakers Content Creators - Actors, AfroFuturism, Filmmakes, Writers
- November 15 - A Thankfulness Celebration - Veterans Honors
- December 13 - Holidays with Black Santa 2024
- Kwanzaa - Saturday, December 28 1-4p
SPONSORS
Presented by Gwinnett County Black Chamber of Commerce (GCBCC). Sponsored by:
- Black Gwinnett Magazine
- Camrose Creative Service
- Urban Mediamakers Film Festival (UMFF)
HOW IT ALL WORKS:
Admission to "A Taste of Black Gwinnett" is free. Each food/drink vendor will have samples that are $1, $3, $6, $9, and/or $12. Food tickets are available here on Ticketleap AND at the event in-person with a debit/credit card, CashApp, Paypal, Zelle and cash.
NO FOOD OR WATER CAN BE BROUGHT IN FROM OUTSIDE DURING THIS EVENT.
Contact Renee with questions at 404.590.4716.
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The Gwinnett County Black Chamber of Commerce (GCBCC) organizing committee of this event is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible event for all members of the community. We aim to foster cultural understanding and appreciation while offering a space for Gwinnett County businesses and entrepreneurs from the Black diaspora to flourish and gain visibility. Visit the organization at https://blackchambergwinnett.com.
GCBCC, its volunteers, staff, affiliates, and sponsors are not liable for any personal or product injury at this event.