The Feast
Chef-driven small plates, street food with soul, rich diasporic flavors, signature sauces, and craft mocktails that hit just right.
A Taste of the Diaspora
Bush Cook
Festival
"All awe ah one family." Where the vibes are high, the flavors are bold, and the culture comes alive outdoors.
Oct 4, 2026
11AM — 10PM
Restoration Plaza Amphitheater
Ages 25+
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About the Festival
A taste of the diaspora, the flavor, rhythm & kinship.
Bush Cook Festival is an elevated outdoor gathering designed to celebrate THE CULTURE — uniting Black businesses and our community through the power of food, art, and music. This curated event honors the Black diaspora across AMERICA, the CARIBBEAN & AFRICA by spotlighting local restaurants, chefs, caterers, self-taught flavorists, and Black entrepreneurs. These creators are the tastemakers whose work reflects generations of flavor, innovation, and cultural pride.
Prepare for 11 hours of non-stop, high-energy day party fun —
Come camera-ready, bring your appetite, best energy, and don’t forget your dancing shoes — this is a party you won’t want to miss.
Expect chef-driven small plates & desserts of diasporic flavors — shop local Black-owned brands while a live band and top DJs set the soundtrack.
Bush Cook Festival is a platform for connection, collaboration, and support of black business. Our slogan "All awe ah one family" reminds us to prioritize unity, empathy, and collective care over division and competition.
Join us outdoors in the capital of Brooklyn… BEDSTUY for an unforgettable fusion of culture, creativity, and BLACK CULINARY EXCELLENCE.
What to expect
Come hungry and curious. Stay for the rhythm.
Live Rhythm
Headliner DJ Max Glazer (Federation Sound), plus live bands, singers, top DJs and hosts keeping the energy flowing day into night.
The Market
A vibrant marketplace of Black-owned brands and makers.
Live Art & Community
Live art in motion, hidden gems, and the people shaping the culture right now.
The Day
Lineup & Schedule
Switch between the full day-of timeline and the stage-by-stage lineup. Jump to any time slot.
11:00 AM
All AreasGates Open
Check in, grab your wristband, feel the energy
11:30 AM
Main StageWelcome & Opening Vibes
Hosts set the tone. DJ warms up the crowd.
12:00 PM
Cookout AreaChefs Showcase
Big unapologetic flavors, one plate at a time
12:30 PM
Main StageAfternoon DJ Set
Sun high, sound loud we want you to dance
1:00 PM
Cookout AreaLunch Rush — All Vendors
Every tastemaker firing on all cylinders
2:00 PM
Cookout AreaAuntie's Roti Masterclass
Caribbean street food — learn the wrap
2:00 PM
Market & ArtArt Stroll
Shop the Gallery - your art collection starts here
3:00 PM
Main StageLive Band Set
Musicians set the stage ablaze with vocals ,an open mic experience with surprise guests not to be missed .
3:00 PM
Cookout AreaUp in smoke
The Cigar lounge comes alive with exotic flavors .
4:00 PM
All BarsHappy Hour
4 PM – 6 PM Eastern Time (ET) · drink specials at all festival bars · valid ID required
4:00 PM
Cookout AreaBrooklyn Suya - Suya Demo & Tasting
Nigerian street food masterclass
4:00 PM
Market & ArtThe Maker's 5 Raffle Drawings
Building the next gen of Black-owned brands
5:00 PM
Main StageGolden Hour DJ Set
Dance all night — high energy sound, non-stop vibes
6:00 PM
Cookout AreaAmerican Soul Food Tasting
Telling the stories of Survival & Resilience
6:00 PM
Market & ArtWe are Couture
A mini fashion & hair showcase
7:00 PM
Main StageEvening Performance
Ancestral drums call us to rise, sway, and move as one. Wherever you're from, you're home here.
8:00 PM
Cookout AreaLate-Night Plates
From seafood to exotic dishes, with the bush cook chefs , ordering a takeout plate is highly recommended.
9:00 PM
Market & ArtMarket Closes
Final calls on merch and art
9:30 PM
Main StageClosing Set
Last call to dance under the lights
10:00 PM
All AreasFestival Ends
Thank you for pulling up. See you next year.
Times are approximate and subject to change
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Become A Vendor
COOK WITH US
Are you a chef, restaurant, food maker, desserts pastry or baker shaping the culture? Black brands, small businesses, fashion, beauty, health & wellness. Apply to vend.
Shop the Brand
BUSH COOK INGREDIENTS
Take a piece of the festival home. Limited drops from the Bush Cook collection plus goods from our Black-owned brand partners.
- ✺Bush Cook Signature Sauces
- ✺Diaspora Print Tees
- ✺Hand-poured Candles
- ✺Limited Festival Posters
- ✺Spice Blends
- ✺Tote Bags & Aprons
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After Party
The Se7en Bk — Starring The Black ID Twins
10 PM – 1 AM · Doors & drink redemption open at 10 PM · Ticket required for entry
Rise & Praise
$15
First 200 only. Entry ends at 3 PM.
- ✓ All-day festival access (entry cutoff 3 PM)
- ✓ Live music & DJ stages
- ✓ Maker's market entry
- ✓ Strictly 25+ — ID required
All-Inclusive
The Experience
Book the full experience
Hospitality, taste, and seating handled. Come through and enjoy.
- ✺ Express VIP entry
- ✺ 1 wrist band for complimentary tasting, Curated by Eats At The Se7en (redeem 12 PM – 4 PM)
- ✺ 1 of any complimentary drink excluding champagne
- ✺ Chef's Tasting must be redeemed between 12 PM – 4 PM — early arrival strongly advised
Dress Code
Denim on Denim
Be photo ready. Head-to-toe denim — jackets, jeans, skirts, dresses, overalls. Own the look, own the day.
RSVP
Save your seat at the cookout
Not ready to check out? Drop your info and we'll send early-bird drops, lineup reveals, and presale links the moment they hit.
The Venue
Find us in Bed-Stuy.
Restoration Plaza Amphitheater sits in the heart of Brooklyn — easy on the A/C at Nostrand Ave. Roll through, eat, dance, repeat.
1368 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11216
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Frequently Asked
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- Saturday, October 4, 2026 at Restoration Plaza Amphitheater in Brooklyn, NY. Doors open at noon and the music carries into the evening.
- Bush Cook is a 25+ event. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID — no ID, no entry.
Each eligible ticket includes a complimentary drink as shown below. Champagne is excluded from every redemption. All complimentary beverages must be redeemed by 4 PM — The Vibe Passport is the only exception and can be redeemed any time during festival hours.
Ticket tier Drink limit Eligible? Solo Date ($25) 1 of any complimentary drink excluding champagne Yes The Vibe Passport ($65) 1 drink excl. champagne + 1 tasting wrist band, Curated by Eats At The Se7en Yes Food & Wine For The Culture ($250) Any 2 bottles of wine or prosecco for the table Yes The Tribe VIP ($600) 1 premium liquor bottle + mixers + ice bucket Yes Rise & Praise ($15) Not included No Solo Date ($25)
1 of any complimentary drink excluding champagne
Eligible: Yes
The Vibe Passport ($65)
1 drink excl. champagne + 1 tasting wrist band, Curated by Eats At The Se7en
Eligible: Yes
Food & Wine For The Culture ($250)
Any 2 bottles of wine or prosecco for the table
Eligible: Yes
The Tribe VIP ($600)
1 premium liquor bottle + mixers + ice bucket
Eligible: Yes
Rise & Praise ($15)
Not included
Eligible: No
Valid government-issued photo ID is required at every redemption. No substitutions, no carry-outs, and drinks cannot be transferred or exchanged for cash.
- The $65 The Vibe Passport bundle includes Express VIP entry, 1 wrist band for complimentary tasting (Curated by Eats At The Se7en), and 1 of any complimentary drink excluding champagne. The food tasting wristband must be redeemed between 12 PM – 4 PM — early arrival strongly advised. Your complimentary drink ticket is picked up at entry.
- Complimentary drinks are limited to one per individual ticket for Solo Date (redeemed on walk-in) and the The Vibe Passport bundle. All complimentary beverages included with tickets end at 4 PM, except The Vibe Passport, which can be redeemed any time during festival hours. They must be redeemed at the designated festival bars during festival hours. Solo Date drinks exclude champagne and must be claimed on walk-in — no free drinks with Solo Date entry after 4 PM. The Vibe Passport drinks exclude champagne and the drink ticket is picked up at entry. Valid government-issued photo ID is required at every redemption — no ID, no drinks. No substitutions, no carry-outs, and drinks cannot be transferred to another guest or exchanged for cash.
- The The Vibe Passport does not include a raffle ticket. Raffle prizes are redeemed on site at the festival or at a participating business location for guests with eligible tickets.
- Tickets are non-refundable but transferable. If the festival is cancelled for any reason on our end, you'll receive a full refund automatically to your original payment method.
- Bush Cook is rain-or-shine. The amphitheater has covered areas, and we'll only postpone for severe weather warnings — in which case ticket holders will be emailed immediately with the rain date of October 11, 2026.
- Street parking is available around Restoration Plaza, but we strongly recommend transit (the A/C to Nostrand Ave is a 5-minute walk) or rideshare. Drop-off is on Fulton Street.
- No outside food or beverages, please — that's what the vendors and bar are for. Absolutely No Water Bottles Allowed. No liquids unless medication. If you have a cold/flu it's advised to stay home.
- Vendor applications are open on our Apply page. Sponsor inquiries can be sent through the Contact form — let us know your brand and the level you're interested in.
- After purchase you'll receive a confirmation email with a QR code. Have it ready on your phone (or printed) at the entrance — staff will scan it once.
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