$5 Admission – Youth Under 12 Free! Food, Music, Spoken Word, Creatives, Films, Writers, Prizes – A Taste of Black Gwinnett, October 17th

Come experience A Taste of Black Gwinnett: Creatives, Cuisine, Culture & Community — a vibrant showcase of local talent, delicious food, and innovative Black creativity in Gwinnett County!

This special edition brings together filmmakers, writers, actors, artists, photographers, chefs, entrepreneurs, and small businesses for an eventing of connection, collaboration, and community celebration.

What You’ll Enjoy:

• Creative Marketplace featuring local brands and content creators

• A Taste of Black-owned cuisine and desserts

• Networking with filmmakers, writers, actors, and community builders

• Music, vibes, and cultural connections

This event is open to the public. Family-friendly. Music, culture triva for prizes, Urban Mediamakers Film Festival movie ticket giveaways. Activities for youth, as well as school supplies giveaways! This event is open to the public.

ENTERTAINMENT

A Taste of Black Gwinnett includes spoken word from author/artist William Chatman, music, , trivia for prizes and more! Urban Mediamakers Film Festival movie ticket giveaway, Good folks and good vibes!

EVENT PARTNERS INCLUDE:

-- Black Gwinnett Magazine - Bi-monthly, print and digital publication distributed to neighborhoods and businesses throughout Gwinnett County.
-- Blackpreneurs.org - Being intentional about “buying Black” and collaborating in Black communities.
-- Camrose Creative Services - Catering - Collard Greens Seafood Gumbo, event planning, marketing
-- Gwinnett County Economic Development Department - Supporting entrepreneurs throughout Gwinnett.
-- Mary Kay with Renita Seabrook - Independent beauty consultant.
-- Moses-Ragsdale Kitchen - Southern soul food from collard greens, mac & cheese, to oxtails and yams.
-- Urban Mediamakers Film Festival - Annual international film festival for content creators held October 13-19, 2025 in Gwinnett. This year celebrating the 24th edition. Get information on the festival at umff.com.
-- Young Urban Mediamakers - The youth collaborative of the Urban Mediamakers
-- Zeneth Quest Consultants - Assisting family and businesses get out of debt.

MENU - An assortment of delicious food and drinks.

VENDORS WANTED!

Exhibit your products and/or services as a vendor during A Taste of Black Gwinnett. Register early! Vendors receive a table, two chairs, tablecloth and marketing by Gwinnett County Black Chamber of Commerce and Black Gwinnett Magazine. Get your vendor table ticket now! 

SPONSORS

Presented by Gwinnett County Black Chamber of Commerce, Urban Mediamakers, Black Gwinnett Magazine, Camrose Creative Services, and Gwinnett County Economic Development Department.

CONTACT

Call Renee with questions at 404.590.4716.

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The Gwinnett County Black Chamber of Commerce (GCBCC) organizing committee of this event is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible event for all members of the community. We aim to foster cultural understanding and appreciation while offering a space for Gwinnett County businesses and entrepreneurs from the Black diaspora to flourish and gain visibility. Visit the organization at https://blackchambergwinnett.com.

GCBCC, it volunteers, staff, affiliates, and sponsors are not liable for any personal or product injury at this event.