Island SPACE Rum Cake and Caribbean Black Cake Fest 2026

Taste your way around the Caribbean, one cake at a time! The fifth annual Rum Cake & Caribbean Black Cake Festival brings the region’s holiday baking traditions together for an indoor afternoon of cake tastings, Caribbean food, shopping and live entertainment.

Sample Caribbean rum cakes, black cakes and holiday drinks representing more than 20 countries and territories.

Meet the bakers, compare family recipes and discover your holiday favorites at the Hall of Bakers.

Enjoy Jamaican Jonkonnu, Bahamian Junkanoo, Latin-style holiday dance, French Caribbean Fanal and Festival of Lights traditions, plus music by DJ Bigg G, family-friendly crafts, trivia and giveaways hosted by Raul Blaze.

Shop the Holiday Marketplace and explore curated Caribbean food and drinks available for purchase.

Guests 21+ can upgrade to the premium Rum Room, featuring samples from up to six Caribbean rum brands and curated food pairings.

When: Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026 | 2–6 PM
Location: The Venue Fort Lauderdale, 2345 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, FL 33305.

Ticket Details:
– General admission: $30 advance / $40 at the door.
– Children ages 4–12: $10; ages 3 and under: free.
– Rum Room (21+): $75 advance / $85 at the door.

Group Ticket Packages:
– Buy 10 general admission tickets and receive 2 additional general admission tickets free.
– Buy 5 Premium Rum Room tickets and receive 1 additional Rum Room ticket free.

Tickets: https://islandspacefl.org/cakefest26