Taste your way around the Caribbean, one cake at a time! The fifth annual Rum Cake & Caribbean Black Cake Festival returns Sunday, November 15, from 2 to 6 p.m. at The Venue Fort Lauderdale in Wilton Manors.
Guests can sample Caribbean rum cakes, black cakes and holiday drinks representing more than 20 countries and territories, meet participating bakers and shop for holiday cakes and gifts. The indoor celebration also features Jamaican Jonkonnu, Bahamian Junkanoo, Latin-style holiday dance, French Caribbean Fanal and Festival of Lights traditions, plus music by DJ Bigg G and activities hosted by Raul Blaze.
Additional Caribbean food and drinks will be available for purchase, along with gifts from the Holiday Marketplace. Guests 21 and older can upgrade to the premium Rum Room, featuring samples from up to six Caribbean rum brands and curated food pairings.
Presented by Island SPACE Caribbean Museum and Caribbean Professionals Network. Made possible with support from the Broward County Cultural Division, supported by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners, and The Venue Fort Lauderdale.
Pricing & Admission
| General admission | $30 through November 14; $40 at the door |
| Children | $10 ages 4–12; free ages 3 and younger |
| Premium Rum Room (21+) | Includes festival admission, rum samples and curated food pairings |
| Rum Room pricing | $75 through November 14; $85 at the door |