Black Food & Wine Experience

BFWE26 · Napa Valley

Partners & Vendors

The BFWE26 Napa Valley Grand Tasting blends Black-owned wines and Napa Valley vintners, bringing together seasoned and rising chefs, caterers, and mixologists — for the culture and the joy.

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Partner With BFWE27

Sponsorship · Vendors · Volunteers

There are many ways to be part of the 10th Anniversary. Choose the path that fits you and let's bloom together.

Sponsorship

Sponsor BFWE27

Align your brand with the 10th Anniversary of the Black Food & Wine Experience in Napa Valley. Partnerships include activations, hospitality, media, and curated audience access.

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Vendors

Become a Vendor Partner

Showcase your wine, food, beverage, marketplace goods, or lifestyle brand to thousands of culture-driven guests during Juneteenth Weekend in Napa.

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Volunteers

Join the Crew

Be behind the scenes of BFWE27. Volunteers help with hospitality, check-in, production, and guest experience — and get a front-row seat to the celebration.

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Plate

2026 Premiere Chefs

The culinary talent bringing BLOOM to the table.

  • Chef Michele Wilson, premiere chef at the Black Food & Wine Experience

    Chef Michele Wilson

  • Chef Lamar Moore, premiere chef at the Black Food & Wine Experience

    Chef Lamar Moore

  • Chef Nelson, premiere chef at the Black Food & Wine Experience

    Chef Nelson

  • Chef Lamont, premiere chef at the Black Food & Wine Experience

    Chef Lamont

  • Chef Terry Braggs, premiere chef at the Black Food & Wine Experience

    Chef Terry Braggs

    Host Chef

  • Chef Jocelyn, premiere chef at the Black Food & Wine Experience

    Chef Jocelyn

  • Chef Esh Marie, premiere chef at the Black Food & Wine Experience

    Chef Esh Marie

  • Chef Adrian, premiere chef at the Black Food & Wine Experience

    Chef Adrian

  • Chef Ericka, premiere chef at the Black Food & Wine Experience

    Chef Ericka

Premiere Caterer 2027 · Black Food & Wine Experience · BLOOM

PINX Catering

PINX Catering logo

PINX Catering is the Premiere Caterer of the Black Food & Wine Experience — social and party catering with a luxe, detail-obsessed point of view. From elevated passed bites and grazing tables to full-service celebrations, PINX brings the polish that makes a BFWE room feel like an occasion.

Carrie Fulton, founder of PINX Catering

Carrie Fulton

Founder, PINX Catering

Social & Party Catering Services | PINX Catering
PINX Catering event catering and styling
PINX Catering event catering and styling
PINX Catering event catering and styling
PINX Catering event catering and styling

2026 Partners & Vendors

The faces behind the weekend

Pour

Wine Partners

Sip

Spirits & Beverage Partners

Plate

Culinary Talent & Food Experiences

Shop

Marketplace · Retail & Lifestyle

Beyond Grand Tasting

Wine Partners Across the Weekend

  • SV
    Sterling Vineyards

    Vino & Vibe · Opening Event Partner · 6/18/2026

  • DC
    Domaine Carneros

    Wine Partner · Brunch 6/21/2026

  • EJ
    E&J Gallo

    Wine Partner · A Seat at the Table Celebration x Louis M. Martini 6/19/2026

Press & PR

Media Partners

Alliance

Wine & Vintner Associations

Vendor partners may be updated or expanded. Access to select brands and activations varies by ticket level, with plenty to explore throughout the experience.