Jollof rice is a one-pot rice dish native to many countries in West Africa. Some consider it the predecessor to the cajun dish, jambalaya.

The experience of the Jollof Festival focuses on the pride West Africans exude in their native dishes.

Festival participants not only get to enjoy these foods, but get to interact with the festival itself by voting to determine the winner of the “Jollof Wars,” a head-to-head battle that pits one representative from each country against each other for the title of Best Jollof Rice.

For the third time in Atlanta! Who will win the Jollof Wars Atlanta 2023?!

EAT your way through the best Jollof rice dishes Atlanta has to offer at the 3rd annual Jollof Festival, Atlanta.We've challenged Atlanta Jollof chefs and restaurants to come up with exciting takes on this classic comfort food.

Festival attendees will have an opportunity to cast an anonymous vote for the best-made Jollof during the event.Re-cap: DC Jollof Festival 19https://youtu.be/2QjORF10T-g

FAQs
Has this event happened before? How did it go last year?
- Yes it has, it went really well.
Check out our Youtube Channel for recaps and highlights here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzOD98yPJEARikXqcOH5R6g
Where can I join your community/movement?
IG: instagram.com/jolloffestival FB: facebook.com/jolloffestival TW: twitter.com/jolloffestAre there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
- Yes, this is a family friendly or 21+ event depending on your city so please confirm unless stated otherwise.
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
- jolloffestival@gmail.com
Can I use my tasting tickets wherever I want?
- You will be given a tasting ticket to use per participating country
Can I buy food at the festival?
- Yes you can
Can I buy food at the festival in addition to my tasting tickets?
- Yes you can
How large are the tastings?
- Tastings will only be for Jollof dishes from the different countries, they wont be full meals.
Can I purchase food with a card?
- Cash might be better because not all vendors have swipe machines
What's the refund policy?
- All tickets sold are final
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
- No, you do not need to, kindly bring a copy of the ticket on your phone and we can scan you in
Is my registration fee or ticket transferrable?
- Yes, you can transfer your ticket to someone, but they must have a copy of the ticket
Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn't match the person who attends?
- That's fine
*All health and safety protocols will be encouraged and observed per your city's requirements
* All attendees are encouraged to stay at home if they observe Covd related symptoms
*All pictures, videos taken at this event are copyrighted by @Jolloffestival
*Participating performers, vendors, chefs and restaurants TBA

PREVIOUS EDITIONS:

Visit our YouTube Channel for Past Festival Editions: 

http://bit.ly/jolloffestatl18video 

Participants: Ghana, Nigeria, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Senegal.

*Prices subject to increase

*All tickets sold are final

*This event is rain or shine

*In case of cancelation due to inclement weather, a rain-date will be announced per venue rain-date availabilities, and there will be no refunds whatsoever. 

*Schedule subject to delay, or change

*All health and safety protocols will be encouraged and observed. 

* All attendees are encouraged to stay at home if they observe Covd related symptoms

*All pictures, videos taken at this event are copyrighted by @Jollof Festival and can be used by the festival per our discretion 

*Participating performers, vendors, chefs and restaurants can be cancelled, changed or scheduled as the festival sees fit.

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IG: instagram.com/jolloffestival

FB: facebook.com/jolloffestival

TW: twitter.com/jolloffestival