The Blacker the Berry: Black Wine & Spirits Festival

The Blacker the Berry: Black Wine & Spirits Festival

Date & Time
June 22, 2025
1:00 pm - 6:00 pm





Event Summary

Join us for The Blacker the Berry: Black Wine & Spirits Festival, a bold and flavorful celebration of Black-owned wine, spirits, art, and lifestyle brands – set to the smooth sounds of Sunday R&B here at metrobar.

Presented by Cynnik Events (Ashanti Cynnik), Artbae, and metrobar, this highly anticipated pop-up experience brings together community, culture, and craft in one unforgettable day. This is more than a market – it’s a whole vibe, a celebration, and a platform for Black-owned excellence. Expect powerful pours, inspired artistry, and a marketplace buzzing with connection, creativity, and culture.

EVENT INCLUDES:

  • A diverse range of Black-owned wine, beer, & spirits, available for purchase at the bar.
  • Sample Tastings from participating Black-owned wine, beer, & spirit brands (with purchase of $24 Tasting Ticket).
  • Free RSVP for those who just want to vibe, shop, and explore.

Tasting Tickets will be available for purchase at the event, but advance purchase is recommended to secure your tasting experience. metrobar’s Warm Summer Nights R&B Party kicks off at 4pm and keeps the vibes flowing into the evening!

RSVP + TASTING TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-blacker-the-berry-black-wine-spirits-festival-tickets-1407749018209

 

FEATURED BLACK-OWNED WINE, BEER, SPIRITS:

  • Black Leaf Organic Vodka
  • Brotha Whiskey
  • Harvey Wilder Foundation
  • Hedon State
  • Liquid Intrusion Brewing Company
  • Roman Clarke Wines
  • Sweet Vines
  • Trippy World DMV

 

FEATURED VENDORS

  • Accessorize Better Denim
  • Art by August Lee
  • Art by KD
  • Charcuterie in Bloom
  • Cairo and Bliss
  • Culture Beads Collection
  • Kaylee Daryl
  • YorSweets

Don’t miss your chance to sip something new, shop one-of-a-kind finds, and celebrate the richness of Black culture in a space designed for joy, connection, and empowerment. RSVP now and pull up with your tribe – we’ll be bringing the flavor, the vibes, and the community love.

Free to Attend | 21+ for Tasting | Rain or Shine

 



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