Island SPACE Rum Cake and Caribbean Black Cake Fest 2025 at Volunteer Park Community Center – Plantation, FL

**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.

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.

This festive gathering starts at $20 for early bird, $25 for pre-sold tickets, with a $30 cost at the door. Guests will enjoy:

• A delightful spread of cake tastings
• Delectable cakes on sale
• Exclusive curated Rum Room experience (pre-sold only, 21+), available at 2:15 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 3:45 p.m., 4:30 p.m., and 5:15 p.m.
• An authentically Caribbean holiday market
• Holiday beverages for sampling and purchase
• Traditional performances from across Caribbean cultures
• Caribbean holiday music in the air

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.

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About

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.

To become a vendor or sponsor at this event, please email museum@islandspacefl.org with the name of the event.

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