# Event Details - **Event Name**: Philadelphia African Restaurant Week Festival 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 26 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun, 26 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: FREE - FAMILY FRIENDLY - A Celebration of the Best of African/Black Diaspora Food and Culture -Come support Local Businesses & EntrepreneursAbout this EventPhiladelphia ARW Food & Music Festival (Family Friendly)- Celebrate community, culture and small business - excited to create a place for community engagement, entertainment and culture.EAT, SHOP, DANCE, CONNECT.Date Change to July 26Event 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 - JFK Plaza (Love Park) , Philadelphia - Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1910https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rDUKJ7gORcOVER 40 VENDORS - Some of the vendors include the belowFOOD VENDORS- New Era Cuisine, Macho's Delish, Food Geez on Wheels, Awa's Halal Kitchen, Djoliba Restaurant, Smoke Sage, Mawa's African Cuisine, Fun'nel Cakes & More, Amazing Grace Restaurant, The Sipp Code, What's on the GrillNon Food Vendors- The Beading Box, Dawa, Afrique Maison Couture, African Fa Boutik, Forensics, Lachy Couture, Ayiade Arts and Crafts, Nada's Herbal Oil, , SP Luxe Jewelry & Accessories, , Clotilde, Annie Perez Jewelry, Brenda Amanda, Maderis Clothing, https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/9f39dc80-8560-11f1-abda-dfea10be995e-rimg-w592-h740-dcf3861f-gmir.jpg Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)- - https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/9f64e420-8560-11f1-9be5-4bebf44b4980-rimg-w987-h740-dc171717-gmir.jpg Performing Artists Include:Tunde Success (High life/ Afrobeat)Angel Dweh (Afrobeats)Arsin (R&B, Hiphop)Neyo G (Afrobeats)Alxzandria (Soul, R&B)Kofi Bonsu (Afrobeats)Marjo Bona (Dancer)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IIv3TsQMtoHow the Jollof Tasting WorksThink you know who makes the best Jollof Rice? Now's your chance to decide!Purchase a Jollof Tasting TicketTaste Jollof Rice prepared by chefs representing Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, Senegal, Guinea, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, and more.Score each Jollof on a scale of 1–10, with 10 being the highest.Your votes, combined with our guest judges' scores, will help crown the 2026 Philadelphia African Restaurant Week Jollof Champion.Contestants include: New Era Cuisine (Nigeria), Kilimandjaro (Senegal) Chateau Rouge (Cameroon), Mawa African Cuisine( Liberia), Djoliba Restaurant (Guinea), Foodie Girl Catering (Ghana), Amazing Grace Caterring (Nigeia), The Smoke Sage (Nigeria), Food Geez On Wheels ( Liberia), Awa Halal Kitchen (Ivory Coast)Taste. Vote. Crown the Champion! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/9f9da760-8560-11f1-a089-7f7399f1c2b0-rimg-w1200-h675-dcd6d9db-gmir.jpg FAQWHAT SHOULD GUEST EXPECT AT THE FESTIVAL?A vibrant festival with Music, Live performances, Food from various parts of the Diaspora, vibrant marketplace (fashion, accessories, home decor, services and more) win prizes and more. WHAT IS JOLLOF TASTING COMPETITION VOTE?Chef competition where attendees vote for their best tasting Jollof rice dish. 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.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. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/9fd9c600-8560-11f1-abda-dfea10be995e-rimg-w1112-h740-dceeeeef-gmir.jpg As part of the week from July 16 - 26 African/African-American/Caribbean restaurants are providing special offerings & discounts.African Restaurant Week is an opportunity to come together to celebrate the food and culture of the African/Black Diaspora and support the various local restaurants/small businesses. (Food, Culture, Community) https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/a0023590-8560-11f1-abda-dfea10be995e-rimg-w592-h740-dcfe9003-gmir.jpg Visit restaurants, eat and snap picture of your food and share on Instagram (tag us @africanrestaurantweek and restaurant visitedfor a chance to win prizes at the festival). https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/a0349030-8560-11f1-9be5-4bebf44b4980-rimg-w592-h740-dcfe9003-gmir.jpg OTHER UPCOMING EVENTSDELAWARE AFRICAN RESTAURANT WEEK FESTIVALAFRICAN POPUP FESTIVAL (BROOKLYN)NEW JERSEY AFRICAN RESTAURANT WEEK FESTIVALNEW YORK AFRICAN RESTAURANT WEEK FESTIVALMARYLAND AFRICAAN RESTAURANT WEEK FESTIVAL - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/philadelphia/philadelphia-african-restaurant-week-festival-2026/100001977902241849 - **Event Categories**: festivals, food-drinks, music-festivals, business, art, entertainment, food-truck-festivals, contests, performances, music, health-wellness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 160 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 8 hours - Location: JFK Plaza (Love Park) - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 64.2, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Philadelphia - **state**: PA - **country**: United States - **location**: JFK Plaza (Love Park) - **lat**: 39.9541322 - **long**: -75.16563959999999 - **full address**: JFK Plaza (Love Park), Arch Street, Philadelphia, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Philadelphia African Restaurant Week Festival 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/5fb7ad78ed0bce489f725a93db010df4597fb2c1a5d93cd93d07800e0dc73ce6-rimg-w1080-h720-dc11141b-gmir.jpg?v=1766289243 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Philadelphia African Restaurant Week Festival 2026 being held? - **A:** Philadelphia African Restaurant Week Festival 2026 takes place on Sun, 26 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sun, 26 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm at JFK Plaza (Love Park), Arch Street, Philadelphia, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Philadelphia African Restaurant Week Festival 2026? - **A:** Philadelphia 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:** African Restaurant Week has 211+ 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:** Philadelphia African Restaurant Week Festival 2026 is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Philadelphia, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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