Rum Cake and Caribbean Black Cake Festival
Sunday, 11/15/2026-, 02:00 pm-06:00 pm
The Venue Fort Lauderdale
2345 Wilton Drive,
Wilton Manors, Florida, 33305
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Cost: General $30 advance/$40 door; Children 4–12 $10, ages 3 and under free; Rum Room 21+ $75 advance/$85 door.

Taste your way around the Caribbean, one cake at a time! The fifth annual Rum Cake and Caribbean Black Cake Festival brings Caribbean holiday baking traditions, food, music and cultural entertainment together for a family-friendly celebration.

Explore the Hall of Bakers and sample rum cakes, black cakes and holiday drinks representing more than 20 countries and territories. Meet participating bakers, discover regional flavors and shop for cakes to enjoy during the holidays.

Experience Jamaican Jonkonnu, Bahamian Junkanoo, Latin-style holiday dance and French Caribbean Fanal and Festival of Lights traditions. Enjoy music by DJ Bigg G, family-friendly crafts, trivia and giveaways hosted by Raul Blaze.

Shop the Holiday Marketplace for Caribbean-made gifts and explore a curated Caribbean food court. Food, cakes and marketplace purchases are sold separately.

Adults 21 and older can upgrade to the premium Rum Room, featuring samples from up to six Caribbean rum brands and curated food pairings. Rum Room admission includes general festival entry.

Presented by Island SPACE Caribbean Museum and Caribbean Professionals Network, with support from Broward County Cultural Division and The Venue Fort Lauderdale.