The Black Owned Wine and Spirits Festival or BOWSFest as we like to call it
Held in our nation’s capital, BOWSFest has grown in vendor and attendee numbers each year. To date, BOWSFest has hosted 50+ vendors and sold 6500 bottles of Black Owned Wine, Spirit and Beers direct to consumers. While we are proud of the evolution behind BOWSFest, what’s most important is the spirit of the movement. Celebrating Black Owned Wine and Spirit brands extend beyond the purchase of a bottle. It is a celebration of community, cohesion, and creativity…and at its core, a celebration of Black Excellence.
THE SOUL OF BOWS!
The vision was to increase visibility and awareness of Black Owned Spirit, Wine and Beer companies, here we are today celebrating the 7th Year
Chanel Turner
CEO FOU-DRE
General Admission
VIP Admission
Support, Inspire & Propel
Celebrating Black Excellence
In August of 2015 OfficialBlackWallStreet.com released an article featuring 14 Black Owned Wine and Spirit Brands to know. The goal was to increase consumer awareness of this niche market and to encourage overall support of the brands. The article received such an overwhelming response, that more brands were steadily added to the list overtime.
Understanding the enormous growth potential of boutique wine and spirit brands in the US Spirits and Wine Market, we knew we had a job to do. At a time when unification and group economics proves critical for African-Americans, the need to bring more visibility to the innovation and ingenuity of our community became our mission. The article spurred initial thoughts around organizing a festival that would not only showcase these brands but also provide commerce opportunities for consumers and industry professionals alike.
Call for Vendors
Become A Vendor!
Vendor Opportunities
Join the Elite!
Black Excellence.
The Black Owned Wine & Spirits Festival will lay a foundation of commerce and education that will inspire and propel a movement towards the widespread support of Black owned Spirits, Wine and Beer. The narratives and creation stories of these brands are a mere reflection of the spirit and ambition of people known to create, inspire, and evolve by any means necessary.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Become A Sponsor
Invites you to become an official sponsor of its 7th Annual event on, September 30th 2023. This is the first opportunity of its kind for African-American owned Spirits, Wine, and Beer brands to convene in a single location for a collective purpose.
