Ghana Food Festival 2025 opens with call to give back to the underprivileged

December 2, 2025 5

The Ghana Food Festival (GFF) 2025 has officially been opened, accompanied by a strong call for the public to extend support to underprivileged individuals and communities. The Founder of the GFF, Emmanuel T. Forson, emphasized that beyond celebrating Ghana’s rich culinary heritage, this year’s edition aims to make meaningful social impact through acts of kindness and community support.

Now in its 5th edition, the festival will take place on Farmers’ Day Weekend — Friday, 5th December and Saturday, 6th December 2025 — at Untamed Empire, Spintex Road, Accra, starting from 10:00 AM each day. The event is proudly endorsed by the Ghana Tourism Authority under the Black Star Experience and featured on the #DecemberInGH calendar.

Honouring Farmers

The 2025 edition, themed “Honouring Our Farmers, Tasting Our Culture,” will pay tribute to Ghana’s hardworking farmers and highlight the vital role agriculture plays in shaping the nation’s culinary identity.

What to Expect

The Ghana Food Festival 2025 promises two vibrant days of authentic Ghanaian food experiences, cultural expression, and family-friendly entertainment. Attendees can look forward to a wide range of traditional and contemporary dishes including:

Jollof rice
Waakye
Fufu
Kenkey
Grilled tilapia
Banku
Kebabs
Palm wine
And many more local favourites

Beyond food, the festival will also feature:

Live music and cultural dance performances
Art and craft exhibitions
A kids’ playground
Movie night
Interactive games for all ages

CSR Initiative: Giving Back Together

This year’s festival introduces a Donation Corner Booth, where attendees and the general public can contribute essential items such as toiletries, basic clothing, non-perishable foods, educational supplies, and household items.

Individuals unable to stay for the event may drop off their donations at the festival grounds or contact the organizers to arrange delivery. All contributions will be distributed after the festival to selected underprivileged communities in Accra and beyond.

Partners & Supporting Brands

The Ghana Food Festival 2025 is proudly supported by:

Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA)
Ameyaw Debrah Media
Graphic Communications Group Limited
Breeze 90.9 FM
Metro TV
Ghana News Agency
ZM News
GH Media Hub
Nation One TV
MBN TV

Call for Vendors, Partners, and Sponsors

Vendors of both food and non-food products, as well as organisations interested in partnership or sponsorship opportunities, are invited to participate in this year’s festival.