experience A TASTE OF BLACK MADISON

FOOD TASTE JAMBOREE

Sunday, August 18 | 2-5p
Olin Park

Enjoy $5 tastes from participating food carts, caterers, sweet treat makers and specialty food businesses.

This year there is a new location for Food Taste Jamboree, it is taking place at Olin Park (1156 Olin-Turville Ct., Madison) from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. 

Attendees will enjoy an immersive culinary experience like no other. Sample a diverse array of cuisines, mingle with local chefs, and learn about the stories and traditions behind the incredible dishes on offer.

The event also features a great line up of local retail vendors. And there will live music, kids activities and various engaging activities, creating an unforgettable atmosphere of unity and celebration.

Individual taste tickets for the Jamboree are $5 each.

Purchasing tickets in advances helps cut the lines! Don’t miss the opportunity to secure your tickets early and enjoy the delightful offerings of Madison's finest Black-owned restaurants.


TAste of the Jamboree!

We will be voting onsite for your Favorite Taste of the Jamboree. You can vote in advance for the Best of Madison Black Restaurant Week.

JAMBOREE EXPRESS TICKETS

Each ticket is good for one $5 taste from participating vendors, so make sure to purchase a ticket for each tasting experience you’d like to try.

$5 tasting tickets are available for onsite purchase only.

Any tickets purchased in advance will be available for pickup at the Jamboree will call booth on Sunday, August 18.


VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

Help us make the Madison Black Restaurant Week Food Taste Jamboree on August 18th at Olin Park an unforgettable event!

Your support as a volunteer will ensure a successful celebration of our local Black-owned businesses and a vibrant community.



Pontoon Porch

NEW: Pontoon Porch Rides

Rides at 3:00PM, 3:40PM, and 4:20PM

$5 per person (all ages welcome)
Tickets can be purchased at the Jamboree Ticket Booths. 

Gather at the Olin Park boat launch, with ticket in hand promptly before the scheduled time.

Jamboree food and drink is welcome on board. Enjoy an amazing ride on the water. Don’t miss out on this unique experience during the Jamboree!

See you on the water!


Participating Vendors

Plan before you come!

Check this list of participating businesses.

Ancestral Tribe Custom Apparel*

Artemis Provisions and Cheese

Bartender 608 Intoxicologists & Cocktail Caterers, LLC

Blessed Divine Creations*

Bo2S Lady Designs*

Café Costa Rica

Chez Moi, LLC

Cliffs Willy Street Eats

Cool Mode LLC

Dolce Desserts By Dominique

Ellie Meier Luxury*

Ernie's Homemade Hot Sauce

Finger Licking Good

Heart Healing Art*

Holisac Taste of Africa

House Of Flavas

Jazzie's Kitchen

JD's Taste of Chicago

JustVeggiez

Kendras Kreations LLC

Keur Fatou Catering

M&J Jamaican Kitch’n.LLC

Madison Brain Center*

Madison Public Market Foundation*

Madison Reading Project*

Matties Nachos

Melly Mell's

Mentoring Positives, Inc

Mo' Betta Butter Cookies

Natural One Beauty Inc*

Oh-She-Cute*

Propa Jerk & BBQ Jamaican Gourmet

Queen P's Throne*

Rabbos Ice Cream

Sensational Sweetz, LLC

Sista's Chicken & Fish

Southside Farmers Market

Taco Sunrise

Taste of Jamaica

The Smiling Coast Cuisine

Tre-Azure*

Unique Hair and Accessories*

Woo's Food To the Soul

Zuri's Furry Friends*

*Non-food Businesses