Taste your way around the Caribbean—one cake at a time!
The fifth annual Rum Cake & Caribbean Black Cake Festival brings the Caribbean's holiday baking traditions together for an indoor, family-friendly afternoon of cake tastings, cultural entertainment, food and holiday shopping.
Explore the Hall of Bakers
Sample Caribbean rum cakes, black cakes and holiday drinks representing more than 20 countries and territories. Meet participating bakers, compare regional flavors and family recipes, and purchase cake slices or place orders for your holiday table.
Enjoy Authentic Caribbean Holiday Entertainment
- Jamaican Jonkonnu by Brukins Entertainment
- Bahamian Junkanoo by Island Groove Entertainment
- Latin-style holiday dance by Sikan Afro-Cuban dancers
- French Caribbean Fanal and Festival of Lights traditions
- Music by DJ Bigg G
- Family-friendly crafts, trivia, giveaways and audience activities hosted by Raul Blaze
Caribbean Food & Holiday Shopping
Explore curated Caribbean culinary offerings, including Soups of the Caribbean, Creole Island Rolls, Chef Paul's Macaroni Boss Bar and Grilled Stuffed Lobster. Shop the Holiday Marketplace for Caribbean-made and Caribbean-inspired gifts. Additional food, cakes and marketplace purchases are sold separately.
Upgrade to the Premium Rum Room (21+)
Discover Caribbean rum traditions through a premium tasting experience featuring samples from up to six Caribbean rum brands and curated food pairings. Rum Room tickets include general festival admission. Capacity is limited.
Admission
- General Admission: $30 through November 14; $40 at the door
- Children ages 4–12: $10
- Children ages 3 and younger: FREE
- Premium Rum Room (21+): $75 through November 14; $85 at the door
Group Ticket Offers
- Buy 10 General Admission tickets, get 2 additional tickets FREE.
- Buy 5 Premium Rum Room tickets, get 1 additional Rum Room ticket FREE.
General admission includes cake and holiday drink samples, cultural entertainment, family-friendly activities and access to the Holiday Marketplace.
Event Details
Date & Time: Sunday, November 15, 2026 | 2:00–6:00 PM
Location: The Venue Fort Lauderdale, 2345 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, FL 33305
Indoor and wheelchair accessible. Valet parking available.
Tickets & Information: https://islandspacefl.org/cakefest26
Presented by Island SPACE Caribbean Museum and Caribbean Professionals Network, with support from Broward County Cultural Division and The Venue Fort Lauderdale.
Event venue & nearby stays
The Venue Fort Lauderdale, 2345 Wilton Drive, Fort Lauderdale, United States
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