Jollof Festival

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633 Howard Rd SE
Washington, DC 20020

Jollof Festival is a community event that celebrates the rich cultural heritage of West African cuisine, specifically focusing on the popular dish, jollof rice. Visitors can enjoy a variety of jollof rice dishes prepared by talented chefs, participate in cooking demonstrations, and engage in cultural activities.

The festival provides a platform for food enthusiasts to come together, learn about different culinary traditions, and celebrate the diversity of African cuisine. Through food, music, and art, Jollof Festival aims to create a vibrant and inclusive space for people to connect and appreciate the flavors of West Africa.

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Abegail A.
8/20/2025

This was my first year attending the Jollof Festival and it will likely be my last. Although I enjoyed sampling Jollof from 5 different countries, execution of the event was lacking. Came almost...

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Sharon W.
8/16/2025

Greatly disappointed in the way this turned out. We had tickets and stood in line for over an hour in the hot sun watching the workers trying to figure out a system for the line, entry and selling...

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Eric S.
8/9/2025

The food looked good. We did taste some and it was good. The vendors seemed professional. The band was fun. We had some ginger drink that was really spicy and delicious. The organization, however...

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Kenny D.
8/14/2025

While I agree with the others who expressed concern with the organization and timelines of things, I will at least acknowledge that their website noted that things would run on African Time. As a...

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Shawn W.
8/14/2025

The best part of this festival was that it was next door to Union Market because Shawn, along with the spouse, along with many others went to one of the various eateries there instead. Plain and...

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