Madison’s favorite food celebration is back and bigger than ever. From August 10–17, 2025, the Madison Black Chamber of Commerce presents the 10th Annual Madison Black Restaurant Week, honoring a decade of Black culinary excellence, cultural pride, and community-powered flavor.

What Is Black Restaurant Week?

Black Restaurant Week was created to shine a light on Black-owned restaurants, food trucks, caterers, and food businesses in the Madison area. For the past ten years, it has helped build economic power and awareness for Black entrepreneurs through food, storytelling, and celebration.

What’s Happening This Year?🎉 Food Taste Jamboree Kickoff

• Sunday, August 10 | 2–6 PM

• Warner Park

• $5 tastings from a wide selection of local Black-owned vendors

• Ribbon-cutting ceremony kicks off the event at 1:30 PM

• Vendors, performers, and community partners in one energetic, family-friendly space

🥬 Mid-Week Mixer

Enjoy an heirloom collard greens tasting and networking event at the Black Business Hub on Thursday, August 14, from 5–7 PM. It’s a space for connection, conversation, and community upliftment.

🍽️ Finale Brunch

The week wraps up Sunday, August 17, with a farm-to-table soul food brunch at the Madison Labor Temple—celebrating taste, resilience, and legacy in every bite.

Why It Matters

• Over 40 local Black-owned food businesses will be featured

• Brings regional attention and increased revenue to Black entrepreneurs

• Strengthens community ties through culture, commerce, and cuisine

• Helps uplift a new generation of chefs, bakers, pitmasters, and food artisans

Support Local. Taste Real.

Whether you’re a longtime supporter or new to the scene, this week is your chance to explore soul food, Afro-Caribbean, BBQ, Cajun-Creole, and more—all while supporting the people who keep Madison flavorful.

📍 Key Dates:

• August 10: Food Taste Jamboree at Warner Park

• August 14: Collard Greens Mixer at the Black Business Hub

• August 17: Soul Food Brunch at Madison Labor Temple

• August 10–17: Weeklong restaurant and vendor specials across the city

To see the full list of participants and upcoming events, visit:

👉 madisonblackchamber.com