# Event Details - **Event Name**: DC’s First-Ever Creole Food Festival-Cherry Blossom Marathon Weekend - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 01 Feb, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: The Creole Food Festival showcases black and brown chefs from Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America, South America and, the SouthAbout this Event https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/fa69e850-018c-11f1-83aa-038204145eff-rimg-w740-h740-dcc26617-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/fa914670-018c-11f1-83dc-8dac76d29c25-rimg-w684-h740-dc181215-gmir.jpg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjFxUQRTnY0&t=33s https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/fb3d16d0-018c-11f1-83aa-038204145eff-rimg-w1111-h740-dc2e2e33-gmir.jpg 🌸🍽️ The Creole Food Festival Comes to Washington, DC — For the FIRST TIME Ever!April 11 | Cherry Blossom Race WeekendThis spring, Washington, DC is about to taste something extraordinary.For the first time ever, the nationally celebrated Creole Food Festival makes its DC debut—landing during the iconic Cherry Blossom Race Weekend for a vibrant, flavor-packed cultural experience you won’t find anywhere else in the city.As the cherry blossoms bloom and the city fills with energy, join us for a one-day culinary celebration honoring the shared roots, evolution, and global influence of Creole cuisine—from Africa and the Caribbean to Latin America, South America, and the Southern United States.🔥 What to Expect✨ Chef-Driven Tastings from top Creole and Creole-inspired chefs✨ Bold Flavors & Cultural Storytelling through food✨ Entertainment bringing Creole rhythms to life✨ Cocktails, Wine & Craft Beverages inspired by Creole traditions✨ A festival atmosphere perfect for food lovers, culture seekers, runners, locals, and visitors alikeWhether you’re a DC native, a Cherry Blossom Race participant, or visiting the city for the weekend, this is the perfect way to celebrate spring—with flavor, culture, and community.🌎 Why You Can’t Miss ThisThe Creole Food Festival isn’t just a food event—it’s a movement. Since its founding in 2018, the festival has become the nation’s leading platform dedicated to honoring Creole culture through cuisine, creativity, and connection. Now, that energy arrives in the nation’s capital at the most beautiful time of year.🌸 Come for the blossoms.🍽️ Stay for the food.🎶 Leave with a deeper connection to culture.Tickets are limited.Don’t miss this historic DC debut—April 11 will be delicious.👉🏽 Get your tickets now and experience DC in full flavor.CONFIRMED CHEFS FOR 20251. Kelvin, Fernandez (Dominican) Forbes Best Chef in America 2016, 2017, 2018 & Food Nertwork Chopped Champion2. Chef Thiago Silva (Brasil) Food Network Chopped Champion, Former Executive Chef at Catch3. Jean-Rony Leriche (Guadeloupe) Award-winning Chef and owner of Leriche Restaurant at the iconic Champs Elysees in France4. Airis Johnson (New Orleans) Food Network Chopped Champion5. Rudy Straker(Cuba/Barbados) Former Executive Chef at Casa Lobo6. Ben-Galy Leshawn Cisse (Ivory Coast) Executive Chef Tao Hospitality Group7. Chef Jeff (Haiti) Founder of Jeffrey Morneau Atelier8. Ryan Rondeno- (New Orleans) Celebrity Chef9. Adriana Urbina (Venezuela) 3x Food Network Chopped Champion10. Antoine Zulemaro (French Guyana)Former chef at Le Meurice Hotel in FranceGENERAL 0ADMISSION2 tasting ticketsAccess to other creole dishes for saleLive MusicAcess to cash barLive beats from our djs spinning creole, latin and african hitsVIP ADMISSION TICKET GETS YOU:5 tasting tickets (VIP)1 hour of pre-tasting before General Admission (VIP)Live beats from our djs spinning creole, latin and african hitsVIP PhotoboothVIP gift bagsSessions:Session 1 (VIP): 2pm - 3pmSession 1 (GA): 3pm - 8pmTickets:Pre-Sale GA: $45Pre-Sale VIP: $65Early Bird GA: $55Early Bird VIP: $85Standard GA: $65Standard VIP: $`100Last Call GA: $70Last Call VIP: $120https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R90f52Vzeog - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/dc’s-first-ever-creole-food-festival-cherry-blossom-marathon-weekend/100001981831861447 - **Event Categories**: food-drinks, food-truck-festivals, festivals, sports, music, marathons, live-music, entertainment, music-festivals, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fdcs-first-ever-creole-food-festival-cherry-blossom-marathon-weekend-tickets-1981831861447 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 44.52, max: 855.5, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Washington - **state**: DC - **country**: United States - **location**: The Gathering Spot DC - **lat**: 38.9010182 - **long**: -77.0404573 - **full address**: The Gathering Spot DC, 1720 I Street Northwest, Washington, United States ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Creole Food Festival (https://allevents.in/org/creole-food-festival/18578281) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: 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