DC’s First-Ever Creole Food Festival-Cherry Blossom Marathon Weekend

April 11 | Cherry Blossom Race Weekend

This spring, Washington, DC is about to taste something extraordinary.

For the first time ever, the nationally celebrated Creole Food Festival makes its DC debut—landing during the iconic Cherry Blossom Race Weekend for a vibrant, flavor-packed cultural experience you won’t find anywhere else in the city.

As the cherry blossoms bloom and the city fills with energy, join us for a one-day culinary celebration honoring the shared roots, evolution, and global influence of Creole cuisine—from Africa and the Caribbean to Latin America, South America, and the Southern United States.

✨ Chef-Driven Tastings from top Creole and Creole-inspired chefs
✨ Bold Flavors & Cultural Storytelling through food
✨ Entertainment bringing Creole rhythms to life
✨ Cocktails, Wine & Craft Beverages inspired by Creole traditions
✨ A festival atmosphere perfect for food lovers, culture seekers, runners, locals, and visitors alike

Whether you’re a DC native, a Cherry Blossom Race participant, or visiting the city for the weekend, this is the perfect way to celebrate spring—with flavor, culture, and community.

The Creole Food Festival isn’t just a food event—it’s a movement. Since its founding in 2018, the festival has become the nation’s leading platform dedicated to honoring Creole culture through cuisine, creativity, and connection. Now, that energy arrives in the nation’s capital at the most beautiful time of year.

🌸 Come for the blossoms.
🍽️ Stay for the food.
🎶 Leave with a deeper connection to culture.

Tickets are limited.
Don’t miss this historic DC debut—April 11 will be delicious.

👉🏽 Get your tickets now and experience DC in full flavor.

CONFIRMED CHEFS FOR 2025

1. Kelvin, Fernandez (Dominican) Forbes Best Chef in America 2016, 2017, 2018 & Food Nertwork Chopped Champion

2. Chef Thiago Silva (Brasil) Food Network Chopped Champion, Former Executive Chef at Catch

3. Jean-Rony Leriche (Guadeloupe) Award-winning Chef and owner of Leriche Restaurant at the iconic Champs Elysees in France

4. Airis Johnson (New Orleans) Food Network Chopped Champion

5. Rudy Straker(Cuba/Barbados) Former Executive Chef at Casa Lobo

6. Ben-Galy Leshawn Cisse (Ivory Coast) Executive Chef Tao Hospitality Group

7. Chef Jeff (Haiti) Founder of Jeffrey Morneau Atelier

8. Ryan Rondeno- (New Orleans) Celebrity Chef

9. Adriana Urbina (Venezuela) 3x Food Network Chopped Champion

10. Antoine Zulemaro (French Guyana)Former chef at Le Meurice Hotel in France

GENERAL 0ADMISSION

• 2 tasting tickets
• Access to other creole dishes for sale
• Live Music
• Acess to cash bar
• Live beats from our djs spinning creole, latin and african hits

VIP ADMISSION TICKET GETS YOU:

• 5 tasting tickets (VIP)
• 1 hour of pre-tasting before General Admission (VIP)
• Live beats from our djs spinning creole, latin and african hits
• VIP Photobooth
• VIP gift bags

Sessions:

• Session 1 (VIP): 2pm - 3pm
• Session 1 (GA): 3pm - 8pm

Tickets:

• Pre-Sale GA: $45
• Pre-Sale VIP: $65
• Early Bird GA: $55
• Early Bird VIP: $85
• Standard GA: $65
• Standard VIP: $`100
• Last Call GA: $70
• Last Call VIP: $120

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Gathering Spot DC, 1720 I Street Northwest, Washington, United States

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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