Taste of black st louis 2022

Thousands of people are set to descend on City Foundry this weekend to explore the best of what St. Louis' Black community has to offer. 

The Taste of Black STL will host over 60 vendors at the Midtown development this weekend, highlighting the quality, diversity and economic impact of Black-owned food businesses both here and across the state. The festival is scheduled Friday, Saturday and Sunday from noon to 9pm each day with a lineup of food sampling, chef battles, musical performances and more. 

"The atmosphere is just gonna be family and fun and a whole lot of food," says Aisha James, founder of the event. "Just expect to have a really great time."

Admission is free with food for purchase from vendors selling everything from barbecue to mashed potatoes and cookies to jar desserts. For those who really want to embrace the weekend, VIP tickets are available for $50 each day or for $125 for the whole weekend and include a private area with balcony views, private bars, private bathrooms and more. Available to all, there will also be a "kids corner," a young business corner featuring entrepreneurs under the age of 18, COVID-19 vaccinations, STD testing and a 360-degree photo booth. 

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Of course, James hopes that people will walk away from the Taste of Black STL full of food and with plenty of merchandise from other Black-owned businesses, but all while building community awareness and chances for networking – whether attendees are Black or not.  

"I just really want people to come out and experience these Black-owned businesses," she says. "Just hope to see everybody out there. It'll be a great time." 

City Foundry STL, 3700 Forest Park Ave., Midtown, St. Louis, Missouri, cityfoundrystl.com

The Taste of Black STL, tasteofblackstl.com

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Taste of Black STL 2022 Community

North Leonor K Sullivan Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63102, USA

This event is scheduled between : 09/09/2022 - 09/11/2022 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Every (Day/Date) - Daily

Description

Welcome to the Taste of Black St. Louis a multi-sensory food experience that was created to bring local communities and visitors together for a full weekend of culture, tasting, and shopping. While simultaneously bringing awareness to our city’s black culinary talents by shining a bright light on black owned businesses within the region.

Since established in 2018, Taste of Black STL has attracted over 83,000 attendees, showcased over 200 foods, retail, and informational vendors, and harvesting thousands of dollars in gross sales for its vendors & sponsors. Our festival mission to provide opportunities through accessibility, affordability, and sustainability by keeping our marketplaces affordable. Allowing for micro-businesses to re-invest in themselves and support their families. The Taste of Black STL offers small businesses the perfect portal right into the hearts and tummies of audiences year after year.

In September 2021 the Taste of Black STL humbling accepted a Proclamation from Madam Tishaura Jones, Saint Louis City 1st female, Black Mayor, naming the 2nd week in September as "Taste of Black STL weekend." As well as a Resolution and pausing on the floor from the Missouri House of Representatives & State Representative Marlon Anderson, a Democrat, of St. Louis City District 76, recognizing the Taste of Black STL as a staple in the community.

The Taste of Black STL looks foward to returning this September 9th, 10th 11th, 2022 at our new location Lenore K Sullivan Blvd, aka "The Riverfront."

More details to come of schedule events and performaces

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