Island SPACE Rum Cake and Black Cake Fest
To kick off the holidays “tastefully,” Island SPACE Caribbean Museum presents the annual Rum Cake and Caribbean Black Cake Fest.
**Part proceeds of this event will be donated to Hurricane Melissa relief efforts. The Rum Cake Festival will act as a drop location for hurricane relief supplies. Attendees are invited to bring newly purchased cases of canned goods, hygiene and sanitary products, and baby supplies, and Island SPACE will ensure they reach reliable operation partners.
Kick off the holiday season with a flavorful celebration! Island SPACE Caribbean Museum, in collaboration with the Caribbean Professionals Network and a lineup of talented South Florida bakers, invites you to indulge in the fourth annual Rum Cake and Caribbean Black Cake Fest on Sunday, November 16, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m at Volunteer Park Community Center, 12050 West Sunrise Boulevard Plantation, FL 33323.
This festive gathering starts at $25 for pre-sold general admission tickets, with a $30 cost at the door. Premium Rum Room tickets are $60 pre-sold only.
Event Highlights
- A delightful spread of cake tastings
- Delectable cakes on sale
- NEW: An exclusive curated Rum Room experience (PRE-SOLD ONLY, must be 21+) | Show Times are 2:15pm, 3pm, 3:45pm.
- An authentically Caribbean holiday market
- Holiday beverages for sampling and purchase
- Traditional performances from across Caribbean cultures
- NEW: Caribbean food court and mocktail bar
- Caribbean holiday music in the air
New Feature: “The Rum Room”
Led by our discerning rum sommeliers, sample a variety of rums from across the Caribbean, paired with gourmet Caribbean bites.
Your samples, include the new Saint Sauveur 1972 Haitian rum by Melky Jean (Wyclef’s sister), as well as other new and unique options.
Tickets for the Rum Room are $60 pre-sold only and guests must be 21 and over.
Lots to Enjoy!
Savor the rich, time-honored flavors of the Caribbean as cake makers serve up samples of traditional rum cake and the beloved black cake—a dark, spiced fruitcake cherished across English-speaking Caribbean islands.
Discover new favorites for your Thanksgiving and Christmas feasts while enjoying the spirit of the holidays in the islands.
Bakers in attendance represent countries including but not limited to: Antigua & Barbuda, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Cuba, Curacao, Dominican Republic, Guyana, Grenada, Haiti, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Trinidad & Tobago, Virgin Islands, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, and St. Vincent & the Grenadines.
To become a vendor or sponsor at this event, please email mu****@***********fl.org with the name of the event.
In collaboration with the Caribbean Professionals Network and some of South Florida’s most talented bakers, this annual celebration brings the warmth of Caribbean holiday traditions to life.
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Location
- Volunteer Park Community Center, 12050 W Sunrise Blvd, Plantation, FL 33323
About Island SPACE Caribbean Museum
Island Society for the Promotion of Artistic and Cultural Education (Island SPACE) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of arts, culture, history, and educational initiatives that represent the Caribbean region, in South Florida and the broader diaspora. The public is invited to visit the Caribbean museum Thursdays through Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m. and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. General museum entry is $15 per adult and $7 per child. Visit www.islandspacefl.org to learn more.
Support
Island SPACE is supported in part by the Broward County Cultural Division, BBX Capital Foundation, Community Reinvestment Alliance of Florida, “King” George Jograj, Dr. Lydia Malcom of Authentic Behavioral Health LLC, and her husband, Mr. Waynewright Malcolm, Alexandra P. Davis, and the following funds at the Community Foundation of Broward: Judith Cornfeld Fund for the Arts, Helen and Frank Stoykov Charitable Endowment Fund, and The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation Broward Community Fund
Get Involved
If you’d like to participate in a future staging of this event or to get involved otherwise, here’s how you can:
Sponsor an upcoming event: Email mu****@***********fl.org or call 954-999-0989
Become a vendor at an upcoming event: https://islandspacefl.org/become-a-vendor
Volunteer with us: https://islandspacefl.org/volunteer
Become a museum member: https://islandspacefl.org/membership
Plan your visit to the museum: islandspacefl.org/visit
Book an event with us: Email mu****@***********fl.org or call 954-999-0989