Madison Black Restaurant Week

MADISON BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PRESENTS

11th Annual
Madison Black Restaurant Week
AUGUST 9 - AUGUST 16, 2026

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Dine at participating Black-owned restaurants all week long!

Celebrate culture, flavor, and community.

Whether you're a long-time supporter or visiting Madison for the first time, this year's event is designed to feel like a destination experience, with curated food stops, event maps, and commemorative features that make it more than a meal. With visitors coming from Chicago, Milwaukee, and beyond, this is more than a local event, it’s a regional culinary celebration. It’s a citywide celebration of flavor, legacy, and local pride.

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KICK-OFF EVENT
$5 Food taste jamboree

Sunday, August 9, 2026

Madison Labor Temple
1602 S. Park Street
Madison, WI 53715

Kick off Madison Black Restaurant Week with an evening full of flavor, culture, and community at the highly anticipated $5 Food Taste Jamboree.

This family-friendly experience brings together Black-owned restaurants, food carts, caterers, sweet treat makers, and culinary entrepreneurs from across the region for an exciting celebration of food and connection.

Guests will enjoy:

Sample-sized tasting bites
Music and entertainment
Community networking
Vendor experiences
Opportunities to discover new Black-owned food businesses

The Jamboree is more than a food event, it’s a celebration of culture, visibility, and economic impact for Black-owned culinary businesses throughout the region.

Avoid the lines, purchase your tickets in advance.

PURCHASE YOUR $5 FOOD TASTE JAMBOREE TICKETS

Also joining the $5 Food Taste Jamboree:
Community Resource Partners and Non-Food Vendors for Shopping and Family Fun

In addition to our featured restaurants and food vendors, we’re proud to welcome Community Partner Vendors to the $5 Food Taste Jamboree! These local organizations, artisans, and small businesses will be on-site to offer shopping, services, and community resources throughout the event.

Plus, don’t miss our family-friendly Kids Area—with fun activities for children of all ages.

Interested in joining us?
Apply now to become a Community Resource Partner Vendor at the $5 Food Taste Jamboree.

Apply to be a Community Resource Partner or Non-Food Vendor

BUSINESS NETWORKING & MORE

As part of our Black Restaurant Week celebration, we're hosting special events designed to uplift local businesses, build community, and celebrate culinary excellence.

What to Expect:

Meaningful connections with local Black-owned businesses

Delicious tastings from celebrated caterers & food creatives

Interactive conversations on culture, agriculture, and impact

Festive atmospheres with purpose-driven celebration

SAVE THE DATES

Heirloom Collard Greens Networking Mixer
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Location & Time TBD
Connect with business owners, restaurants, and community supporters during a flavorful networking experience centered around the Heirloom Collard Greens tradition.

Madison Black Restaurant Week: Winner Reveal
Friday, September 18, 2026
Location & Time TBD
Join us after Restaurant Week as we celebrate community favorites, participating businesses, and the impact of the 2026 campaign.

WHy it matters

For over 10 years, Madison Black Restaurant Week has been a platform to:

Celebrate and uplift Black-owned food businesses.

Encourage residents and visitors alike to explore new dining experiences.

Drive economic impact and visibility for local entrepreneurs.

Showcase the cultural richness and resilience of Madison’s Black community.

Help Us Bring Black Restaurant Week to Life

Volunteers help make the week run smoothly, from event setup and registration to guest support, vendor assistance, and cleanup. If you want to support Black-owned food businesses and be part of a community-centered celebration, we’d love to have you involved.

CLICK HERE FOR VOLUNTEER SIGN UP

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Rep the Movement in Style

Take Black Restaurant Week beyond the plate with official MBRW gear! We’ve got a limited batch of vintage tees and apparel from past years — available while supplies last.

Every purchase helps support our mission and keeps the spirit of MBRW alive all year long.

Quantities are limited — grab yours before they’re gone!

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