Taste of Africa 2025: Afro-Fusion on the Beach

Hello again, friend—

Remember the rhythm of Africa you felt last year? The heartbeat, the brilliance, the innovation?

Well, this year, Africa isn't just showing up...
She’s inviting the world to dance with her.

Afro-Fusion on the Beach is where Jollof rice meets Mediterranean zest, where African fashion flows beside global silhouettes, and where the colors of many cultures glow under the moonlight, telling stories that stretch from Lagos to Lisbon, Dakar to Dubai.

It’s a vibe. A celebration. A collision of beauty, spice, sound, and soul.

We’re not just showcasing Africa—we’re blending her essence with the world around us.

Join us by the water, under the stars, in the sand... and in the story.

Let’s fuse. Let’s feast. Let’s feel.
🌍🔥👗🌊🌙

Will you go on this journey with us?

This year, we are celebrating AfroFusion on the beach.

Follow us on social @tasteofafricachicago for more information on the DAI experience and register today to attend Taste of Africa 2025.

Have you ever heard of the World's Fair? Well, if you haven't, you are in for something as we strive to rebrand the African continent and showcase the excellence that embodies the land.

Have you ever wondered what happens when Africa meets the world on the shoreline?

Welcome to Taste of Africa 2025: Afro-Fusion on the Beach—where culture, creativity, and connection collide under the open sky. This year, we invite you to experience Africa like never before—as she steps onto the sand, opens her arms to the world, and blends flavors, fashion, beauty, and stories into one unforgettable celebration.

Taste of Africa, Chicago is more than a festival—it's an immersive cultural showcase, created to rebrand the African image and highlight the brilliance, vibrancy, and global potential of the continent and her people.

Come hear Africa’s story from the voices of her children. See how Jollof rice dances with Mediterranean flavors, how ancestral rhythms pulse through modern beats. Sit by the sea and listen to tales by moonlight, as we tell stories that connect us all.

This is the largest African-inspired outdoor event in Chicago, and this year, we’re taking things to the beach. Prepare to explore, taste, shop, vibe, and dream with us.

Whether you're African by blood or by love, this is your invitation to fuse.

Are you ready? The fusion begins now.

📍 Chicago | August 2025
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🌍 #AfroFusionOnTheBeach #TasteOfAfricaChicago

If you would like to be a vendor, email us at [email protected].
For sponsorships, email us at [email protected]

Becoming A Vendor

To become a vendor, please find the attached form here

Any questions, please contact: 708-683-9895, (773) 234-7910, (773) 732-7544

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Ohio Street Beach, 600 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, United States