Celebrating Black Excellence Through Food, Culture & Entrepreneurship

May 2026

Dear Valued Partner,

We are excited to invite you to partner with Taste of Black™,  a premier cultural festival celebrating Black excellence through food, culture, and entrepreneurship.

Taste of Black™ is more than an event, it is a powerful community experience that brings together thousands of attendees, local entrepreneurs, food trucks, creatives, and Black-owned businesses in one vibrant space. Our mission is to amplify Black businesses, foster economic growth, and create meaningful connections between brands and the community they serve.

As a sponsor, your brand will receive high-visibility exposure while aligning with an event rooted in culture, community impact, and intentional consumer engagement. Taste of Black provides direct access to a highly engaged audience that is ready to support brands that invest in and value the community.

We would be honored to partner with you to make this year’s Taste of Black™ our most impactful yet.

With gratitude,
The Taste of Black Leadership Team

WHY SPONSOR TASTE OF BLACK?

Taste of Black is one of the region’s fastest-growing cultural festivals, designed to celebrate and support Black-owned businesses while delivering a high-energy, consumer-driven experience.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS & PROVEN IMPACT

4,000+ attendees at our most recent event

60+ vendors and food trucks

Black-owned bars, creatives, and entrepreneurs

A loyal, engaged audience that comes ready to shop, eat, connect, and support

Strong social media promotion and community buzz leading up to and after the event

Sponsoring Taste of Black means more than visibility, but it means intentional brand alignment with culture, community, and economic empowerment.

WHO YOU’LL REACH

Taste of Black attracts a diverse and highly engaged audience, including:

Young professionals and families

Entrepreneurs and small business owners

Community leaders and creatives

Culture enthusiasts and intentional consumers

Our attendees value:

Supporting Black-owned and community-centered businesses

Authentic brand engagement

Experiences that celebrate culture and excellence

This creates a powerful opportunity for sponsors to build brand trust, loyalty, and recognition.

SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS

All sponsors receive tailored exposure opportunities designed to maximize brand impact, including:

Logo placement across event marketing (website, social media, email campaigns, flyers, banners)

On-site brand visibility through signage and sponsored spaces

Verbal recognition during the event

Opportunities to distribute branded materials or promotional items

Direct engagement with thousands of attendees

Association with a high-impact, culturally relevant event

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

 PLATINUM SPONSOR — $2,500

Maximum Visibility | Premium Brand Integration

Ideal for corporations and established brands seeking deep community engagement and brand exposure.

Includes:

Premier logo placement on:

Event website

All marketing materials

Official Taste of Black T-shirts

Featured recognition in press releases and media outreach

Opportunity to distribute branded materials to all attendees

20 complimentary TOB Bucks

3 sponsored tables in the TOB Food Festival

Special on-stage recognition during the event 

8 official Taste of Black Black Ball Tickets

Priority placement and brand visibility throughout the event

GOLD SPONSOR — $1,000

High Visibility | Strong Community Presence

Perfect for businesses looking to expand brand awareness and engage directly with attendees.

Includes:

Logo placement on:

Event website

Program

Select marketing materials

Mention in select press and media promotions

Opportunity to distribute branded materials

10 complimentary TOB BUCKS

2 sponsored tables in the TOB Food Festival

4 official Taste of Black Black Ball tickets 

SILVER SPONSOR — $500 (Best Value)

Brand Awareness | Small Business Sweet Spot

Ideal for local businesses and entrepreneurs seeking affordable, meaningful exposure.

Includes:

Logo placement on:

Event website

Event program

Opportunity to distribute branded materials

1 sponsored table in the TOB Food Festival

2 official Taste of Black Black Ball Tickets

BRONZE SPONSOR — $250

Entry-Level Exposure | First-Time Sponsors

Perfect for small businesses looking to support the event and gain visibility.

Includes:

Logo placement on event map

Logo placement on official event T-shirt

Opportunity to distribute branded materials 

WHY BRANDS CHOOSE TASTE OF BLACK

✔ Proven attendance and growth
✔ Strong community trust and engagement
✔ Cultural relevance and authenticity
✔ Direct-to-consumer interaction
✔ Meaningful economic and social impact

Taste of Black offers sponsors the opportunity to be seen, remembered, and respected.

NEXT STEPS TO BECOME A SPONSOR

Select your preferred sponsorship level below

Submit logo and brand assets to [email protected]

Let’s amplify your brand at Taste of Black

Sponsorship opportunities are limited and available on a first-come basis.

THANK YOU

Thank you for your interest in partnering with Taste of Black. We look forward to collaborating with brands that value culture, community, and excellence.

Together, we create impact.