On Saturday, October 10, 2026, AfriThrive, a Maryland nonprofit, holds the second edition of Taste of Africa in Rockville. The evening is a tasting journey through the five regions of Africa and a fundraiser for the organization’s Food as Medicine program. The details below come from the organizers’ official event page on Eventbrite.
The event at a glance
- Event: Taste of Africa, AfriThrive’s flagship culinary experience and fundraiser (2nd annual)
- Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Doors open at 5:30 PM, VIP admission starts at 5:00 PM and the program begins at 6:15 PM
- Venue: Evolution by Reich World LLC, 15237 Display Court, Rockville, MD 20850. Parking is free
- Dress code: business casual or cultural attire
- Format: in person, all ages, about three hours
What to expect
- A guided tasting of dishes from East, West, North, South and Central Africa, prepared by local African restaurants and chefs
- Cultural experiences and live programming
- Time to meet community leaders, local businesses and supporters
- A presentation of AfriThrive’s impact and plans
Where the money goes
AfriThrive works to build healthy families through culturally meaningful foods and services. The proceeds of the evening support its Food as Medicine initiatives in the Greater Washington area, including produce prescription programs, nutrition education and efforts to reduce food insecurity.
Good to know before you go
The event page does not show a ticket price in the version we read, and it says tickets are not refundable. Check the Eventbrite page for current prices and availability before you go. For more of what is happening in the community, read our report on the 61,443 African-born residents of Prince George’s County or our coverage of The Exquisite Black & White 5th anniversary on October 17.
Source
This article is our own summary. Original information: Taste of Africa: AfriThrive’s Flagship Culinary Experience & Fundraiser, AfriThrive, on Eventbrite.
