Honeyland is a festival celebrating the best of Black expression — where the top restaurateurs, beverage makers, and artists get together to remix, refresh, and create more of what ?avors the world.

Festival Schedule:

Saturday, November 11, 2023

JAE MURPHY
BEATS STAGE
Jae Murphy is an American DJ, record producer, and songwriter recognized for his contributions to the music industry, particularly in the realm of hip-hop and R&B.

INAYAH
BEATS STAGE
Inayah is an American singer and songwriter recognized for her soulful R&B sound and notable tracks like "Best Thing" and "Suga Daddy."

SPINALL
BEATS STAGE
Spinall, also known as The Cap, is a prominent Nigerian disc jockey and record producer celebrated for his contributions to the Afrobeats music genre and collaborations with numerous African and international artists.

DENDE
BEATS STAGE
Hailing from Katy, Texas, now in Houston, Dende is an R&B artist, Preacher's Kid, and soulful storyteller diving into life's challenges with authenticity and passion.

CHLÖE
BEATS STAGE
Chlöe is an American singer, songwriter, and actress, known for her powerful vocals and as one half of the R&B duo Chlöe x Halle, gaining recognition for their harmonies and hits like "Do It."

MIGUEL
BEATS STAGE
Miguel is a renowned R&B artist with a distinctive blend of soulful vocals, genre fusion, and Grammy-winning hits like "Adorn" and "Sky Walker."

JAZMINE SULLIVAN
BEATS STAGE
Jazmine Sullivan is a renowned R&B storyteller and powerhouse vocalist, known for her soulful, raw, and empowering music, including the acclaimed project "Heaux Tales.

TOBE NWIGWE
BEATS STAGE
Multifaceted artist, Grammy-nominated rapper, actor, and global sensation known for his impactful music, influential collaborations, and breakthroughs in film and television.

EATS, BEATS, AND RUM PUNCH
KEISHA GRIGGS, TAVEL BRISTOL JOSEPH & IAN BURRELL
EATS & SIPS STAGE
This is not your Rum & Redbull. Houston's own Keisha Griggs and chef Tavel Bristol Joseph will put a unique twist on Caribbean staples while Equiano Rum founder, Ian Burrell, sets it off with flavoful island-inspired cocktails.

BLACK GIRLS REALLY ARE MAGIC
MCBRIDE SISTERS , KELIS
EATS & SIPS STAGE
Black Girl Magic entrepreneurs, The McBride Sisters and Singer, songwriter, chef and entrepreneur Kelis sit down and discuss being black women in the food and wine businesses and building an empire to create their legacies

KEEPIN IT GULLAH GEECHEE
KARDEA BROWN & JOSH DAVIS
EATS & SIPS STAGE
Uncover South Carolina & Georgia's lowcountry Gullah culture, known for preserving West African traditions. Savor Chef Kardea Brown's authentic Gullah dish, thoughtfully paired with Brown & Balanced founder Josh Davis' exquisite cocktail.

THE ORIGINAL WINE & HIP HOP
JERMAINE STONE & ANDRÉ HUESTON MACK
EATS & SIPS STAGE
Host of Wine & Hip Hop, Jermaine Stone, and award-winning sommelier and winemaker, André Hueston Mack will taste different types of Black-owned wines inspired by songs chosen by the audience.

EARN YOUR LEGACY
MARCUS SAMUELSSON, FAWN WEAVER & EARN YOUR LEISURE
EATS & SIPS STAGE
Revolutionary media platform, Earn Your Leisure, leads a can’t miss conversation on Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurship with Honeyland curators Marcus Samuelsson and Fawn Weaver.

CELEBRITY CHEF MASH UP
BRANDON “BIG B THE CHEF” TIFFITH, TIFFANY DERRY, & SHANNON MUSTIPHER
EATS & SIPS STAGE
You've never seen a headliner like this! Celebrity chefs go battle it out with dishes inspired by your favorite artists. Savor these culinary delights with signature Tequila 13 cocktails. It's a concert for your senses!

WHISKEYMALTING TO MATURATION
TRACIE FRANKLIN
VIP LOUNGE
Smooth as Tennessee Whiskey! DC Whiskey Educator Tracie Franklin will walk attendees through the whiskey distillery process, discussing whiskey types, barrel effects on flavor, maturation, and a day in the life.

LEGACY OF BLACK BEVERAGES
TONI TIPTON-MARTIN
VIP LOUNGE
Cheers with Toni Tipton-Martin as she previews and crafts a cocktail from her upcoming book'Juke Joints, Jazz Clubs and JuiceCocktails from Two Centuries of African American Cookbooks.' Savor heritage in every sip!

BROTHERS GONNA WORK IT OUT
CHRIS WILLIAMS & BEN WILLIAMS
VIP LOUNGE
Lucille's Chris Williams whips up a mouthwatering meal while his brother Ben Williams, of Texas' first Black-owned distillery, Highway Vodka, crafts the perfect cocktail to complement his brother's dish.

FARM TO FEASTDINNER PARTY
KELIS & SAEED "HAWK" HOUSE
THE GARDEN
Singer, songwriter, and now chef Kelis hosts a soulful 4-course dinner featuring organic ingredients. Everyone's favorite celebrity bartender, Saeed "Hawk" House, crafts a cocktail to accompany the farm fresh meal.

FARM TO FEASTLUNCHEON
ENTER TALENT NAME
THE GARDEN
Elevate your weekend with this extraordinary multi-course pairing affair, meticulously designed to captivate all of your senses. Your seat at the table awaits you.

Sunday, November 12, 2023

DJ MR. ROGERS
BEATS STAGE
DJ Mr. Rogers is a renowned Houston-based DJ and radio personality known for his influential contributions to the Southern hip-hop and rap scene.

COCO JONES
BEATS STAGE
Rising multi-talented actress and R&B artist known for her roles in film and TV, now making waves with soulful, honest music.

H-TOWN'S GOT SOMETHING TO SAY
DAWN BURRELL
EATS & SIPS STAGE
H-Town Stand up! Watch as Olympian turned Top Chef alum Dawn Burrell whips up her favorite Houston-inspired dish. The South has something to say, and it's delicious!

LENORA
BEATS STAGE
Versatile singer-songwriter, jazz enthusiast, and successful entrepreneur from Houston, TX, making waves in music and media while mentoring young artists.

HOUSTON ALL-STARS
BEATS STAGE
All-star performance by your Houston favorites, includingScarface, Lil’ Keke, Slim Thug, Z-Ro, Paul Wall and more.

LUCKY DAYE
BEATS STAGE
Lucky Daye is a Grammy-winning R&B sensation from New Orleans, known for his soulful vocals and chart-topping albums, including "Table for Two" and "Candydrip."

MARY J. BLIGE
BEATS STAGE
Mary J. Blige is an iconic American singer, songwriter, and actress known as the "Queen of Hip-Hop Soul," who has influenced the R&B and hip-hop genres with her powerful vocals and emotionally resonant lyrics.

SOULFUL DAY
SHAWN OSBEY
VIP LOUNGE
days are for brunch! Own Network alum, Chef Shawn Osbey, aka the Traveling Chef, cooks up a delectable brunch dish, paired with brunchtime cocktails fit for the occasion.

TEMS
BEATS STAGE
Tems is a Grammy-winning Nigerian singer-songwriter with chart-topping hits, acclaimed EPs, and high-profile collaborations.

TAY POWERS
BEATS STAGE
Rising DJ/Producer from Houston with a global presence, known for her versatile skills, collaborations with A-list artists, and viral AMAPIANO and R&B mixes on TikTok and Instagram.

HONEY BRUNCH DAY PARTY FUELED BY MARTELL COGNAC
COURTNEY ADELEYE, STEVE ROGERS, ROBERT WRIGHT
THE GARDEN
Keep the party going! Join Steve Rogers and Robert Wright, co-owners of The Warwick and Prospect Park, Chef Jabril Riddick and Courtney Adeleye of Cool Coffee Clique for a day party flowing with food, music, and drinks fueled by Martell.

LET'S GET WAVY
GHETTO GASTRO & MCBRIDE SISTERS
EATS & SIPS STAGE
Global culinary collective, Ghetto Gastro, dish out the ultimate day Funday Brunch featuring their GG waffle and pancake mix. Global wine juggernauts, the McBride Sisters craft an Oakland 75 to complete the breakfast for champions.

HOME GROWNFROM FARM TO TABLE
INDY OFFICINALIS & HONEY CREW
EATS & SIPS STAGE
Urban farmer and Nat Geo star Indy Officinalis hosts six student chefs as they face off in a mystery basket challenge using fresh ingredients from Mykawa Farms. You won't want to miss these surprises!

ALL THE WAY UP
ANGELA YEE, TABITHA BROWN, KEYATTA MINCEY PARKER
EATS & SIPS STAGE
Peek into a kitchen conversation between Angela and Tabitha, as they dish on life, love, and legacy. Its giving Girls Night 'In' with garden inspired cocktails by famed mixologist Keyatta Mincey Parker to keep the vibes flowing.

CHOPPED & SCREWEDTRILL BURGERS
BUN B & TOURÉ FOLKES
EATS & SIPS STAGE
Trill Recognize Trill! Chef crafts the infamous Trill Burger as Bun B shares his Houston inspiration and journey from music to culinary. Toure Folkes of Turning Tables crafts a legendary Hi Ball cocktail to match.

HH50DRINK CHAMPS AT HONEYLAND
BUN B, GHETTO GASTRO & DRINK CHAMPS
EATS & SIPS STAGE
Self-proclaimed "most professional, unprofessional podcast" Drink Champs feat. Hip Hop and H-Town's finest Bun B and the BX's wavy trio, Ghetto Gastro.

JOLLOF WARSIT GRAINS, IT POURS
KAVACHI UKEGBU & SERIGNE MBAYE
EATS & SIPS STAGE
A heated Jollof Rice Cook Off, where the age-old battle unfolds! Nigerian Food Ambassador Kavachi Ukegbu and Dakar NOLA's Serigne Mbaye reveal their country's unique twists. Who's gon claim the titleNigeria or Senegal?

FOOD FOR THE SOUL
AMARIS JONES & MARCUS BASKERVILLE
VIP LOUNGE
Something's brewing! Lifestyle guru and celeb chef Amaris Jones crafts a dish that feeds the soul. Co-owner and Weathered Soul Head Brewer Marcus Baskerville pairs it perfectly with a range of ales from Weathered Souls Brewing.

HISTORY OF COCKTAIL CULTURE
KARL FRANZ WILLIAMS & TIFFANIE BARRIERE
VIP LOUNGE
Harlem's Karl Franz Williams traces the caribbean influence in cocktail culture to its' African roots, while Tiffanie Barriere, the bartender's bartender, connects the history of red punch and Juneteenth, showcasing its roots in Black culture.

THE SECRET SAUCE TO SUCCESS
MARCUS SAMUELSSON, MARCUS DAVIS & ANDRA 'AJ' JOHNSON
VIP LOUNGE
Marcus Samuelsson and friend, colleague, and founder of The Breakfast Klub & Reggae Hut Cafe, Marcus Davis talk about entrepreneurship and Black-owned businesses, while Andra 'AJ' Johnson crafts a custom cocktail fit for friends.

ALL BLACK EVERYTHING
JACKIE SUMMERS & COLIN ASARE-APPIAH
VIP LOUNGE
Get ready for a spirited conversation! Colleagues and pals, Sorel founder Jackie Summers and spirits exec Colin Asare-Appiah, are about to pour out the secrets of Black ownership in the beverage business.

COFFEE & COMMUNITY
MARCUS SAMUELSSON,PRINCE LOBO & MYRIAM JEAN-BAPTISTE
EATS & SIPS STAGE
Experience the Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony from Prince Lobo, an East African tradition embracing community, paired with a traditional meal by Marcus Samuelsson. Myriam Jean Baptiste closes out with a tempting spiked coffee cocktail using LS Cream Liqueur.

Fest Date: November 11 - 12, 2023

Doors Open at 12PM

Location: Crown Festival Park - 18355 Southwest Fwy Sugar Land, TX 77479

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