# Event Details - **Event Name**: New Jersey African Restaurant Week Festival 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: African Restaurant Week FestivalAbout this EventSUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESS AND CULTURE - time of the year when we all come together to celebrate.EAT, SHOP, DANCE (FREE TO ATTEND)Celebrate Community, Culture and Small business.VENDOR SIGN UP https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/a67e4240-b114-11f0-8cf0-0ba3f52179db-rimg-w1112-h740-dcabbcd7-gmir.jpg Music stage/Live Performances, DJ Sets Spinning (Afrobeat, Amapiano, R&B, Soca and more ) https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/a6ebd120-b114-11f0-abc6-7f2c0bb94a33-rimg-w987-h740-dc1a1619-gmir.jpg F AQ (FOOD TASTINGS)What type of food will be available? African, Soul Food and Caribbean food.Are there vegan and vegetarian options? Yes most of the food vendors will be providing vegan/vegetarian options.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EF031IIIhs https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/a76f31f0-b114-11f0-8cf0-0ba3f52179db-rimg-w1112-h740-dcf5f0ed-gmir.jpg M ARKET PLACE- Curated market with handmade items by vendors across fashion, beauty, accessories, home decor, arts, wellness and more. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/a8347dc0-b114-11f0-9ebb-8396a18556c4-rimg-w1112-h740-dceff2f2-gmir.jpg SHOP TO WIN (A FREE ETHIOPIAN AIRLINE TICKET)- You get a raffle ticket for every $20 spent with any of the vendors- The more tickets you get the better your chances of winning.- Tag a friend or share to be eligible to winWinner to be announced at 6pm on Sunday at the Festival https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/a89c1930-b114-11f0-8cf0-0ba3f52179db-rimg-w740-h740-dc4c7320-gmir.jpg F AQ (RICE DISH CONTEST)When does the jollof Tasting event begin? It begins at 4pm till 5pm on Sunday. We have about 10 tasting judges. More details to followWhat countries are participating in the Jollof Rice Competition? Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, Liberia, Sierra Leone.How is the winner selected? The winner is selected by both tasting judges and attendees. The votes of the tasting judges. Each judge's vote counts for 20 and attendee votes count for one. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/a9112220-b114-11f0-9ebb-8396a18556c4-rimg-w1110-h740-dc080f2c-gmir.jpg Join foodies, local residents, social entrepreneurs, community activists, culture enthusiasts, world travelers and come support local businesses in a festive environment. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/a988c320-b114-11f0-8cf0-0ba3f52179db-rimg-w1112-h740-dc151718-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/aa04f800-b114-11f0-9ebb-8396a18556c4-rimg-w1110-h740-dc11141c-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/aa75e240-b114-11f0-8cf0-0ba3f52179db-rimg-w811-h740-dc131518-gmir.jpg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ql0xaJBZWQ0 https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/aaf59990-b114-11f0-8cf0-0ba3f52179db-rimg-w740-h740-dcffffff-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/ab76b070-b114-11f0-abc6-7f2c0bb94a33-rimg-w1200-h684-dc000000-gmir.png https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/ac1a9190-b114-11f0-abc6-7f2c0bb94a33-rimg-w1048-h740-dcffffff-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newark/new-jersey-african-restaurant-week-festival-2026/10000871154746297 - **Event Categories**: festivals, contests, business, health-wellness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 195 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 7 hours - Location: 07102 - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Newark - **state**: NJ - **country**: United States - **location**: 07102 - **lat**: 40.7350747 - **long**: -74.17390569999999 - **full address**: 07102, 07102, Newark, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: New Jersey African Restaurant Week Festival 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/8207cb4d02a38ced30b59a8c3bb6bbd70c77a4a399b5b6c6a436085b981582e6-rimg-w978-h651-dcf0f4f6-gmir.jpg?v=1761336287 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is New Jersey African Restaurant Week Festival 2026 being held? - **A:** New Jersey African Restaurant Week Festival 2026 takes place on Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm at 07102, 07102, Newark, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing New Jersey African Restaurant Week Festival 2026? - **A:** New Jersey African Restaurant Week Festival 2026 is organized by African Restaurant Week. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at African Restaurant Week's events? - **A:** Attendees have given African Restaurant Week a rating of 4/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. African Restaurant Week has 181+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. African Restaurant Week has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** New Jersey African Restaurant Week Festival 2026 is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Newark, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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