ENTERTAINMENT

THE SOUND OF BLACK CULTURE

MVP band performing at the spring 2023 bftf
guitarist playing at the black food truck festival

Music has always been an important part of Black culture, and it continues to be a powerful force for social and cultural change. It has provided a means for African Americans to tell their stories and to have their voices heard, and it continues to inspire and influence people around the world.

The Black Food Truck Festival invites bands from across the Southeast to perform at the festival each season. As they represent different genres from funk/soul to jazz, each band brings a immersive musical experience you can dance and sing to.

black diamond performing at the spring 2023 festival
dj set at the spring 2023 bftf

Live Entertainment

Performing at the Black Food Truck Festival is by invite-only. We aim to bring our attendees the best musical talent, who can create a feeling of nostalgia, high energy, and great laughs.

stout performing at the spring 2023 black food truck festival

DJ Sets

In between performances, Charleston’s own Deejay Rubin gives us throwback hits from the 80s and 90s.

deejay rubin playing in between sets at the fall 2022 black food truck festival
a photo of deejay rubin's set at the fall 2022 black food truck festival
attendees dancing at the opening party at the wonderer

The Opening Party

To kick off the 2-day Festival, we host an opening at The Wonderer located in downtown Charleston.

attendees at the spring 23 bftf opening party
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