Big Mama’s Collard Green Fest is turning 10, and Newtown Nation is inviting local businesses, vendors, chefs, community organizations, and supporters to be part of this milestone celebration. The 10th Annual Big Mama’s Collard Green Fest will take place on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Robert L. Taylor Community Complex in Sarasota, Florida. This beloved community event brings together food…
Some moments deserve more than a recap — they deserve to be remembered. The Big Mama’s Collard Green Festival 2025 was full of those moments, and our newly released photo gallery captures them all. From early-morning setup to the last plate served, the gallery tells the story of a festival rooted in tradition, powered by community, and seasoned with love.…
The 9th Annual Big Mama’s Collard Greens Festival was nothing short of extraordinary — and it’s all thanks to YOU: our sponsors, vendors, performers, volunteers, cook-off contestants, and attendees who came out in full force to celebrate community, culture, and of course, collard greens! A Day to Remember From the moment the sun came up, Newtown came alive with music,…
Interested in learning more about the 7th Annual Big Mama’s Collard Greens Festival (BMCGF)? Curious about the role of community leader Valerie Buchand and The Newtown Nation Inc. in its creation, as well as the event organizer Danette Williams? And if you’re eager to discover the secrets to making the best collard greens, be sure to watch the video from…
📣 Calling all Sarasota residents! Save the date: Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. Join us at Robert L. Taylor Community Park for the 7th Annual Big Mama’s Collard Green Festival (BMCGF) – a celebration of community, culture, and mouthwatering flavors! 🥬🎉 Experience a culinary journey influenced by Cajun, Creole, Southern, and Caribbean styles. Sample the legendary “big mamas” family collard greens…
If you’ve been craving the taste of home, Big Mama’s Festival is the event for you! Join us on Saturday, October 15, at the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex for a day of fun with family, friends, and the best collard greens around! The 2021 Big Mama’s Collard Greens Cook-Off winner, Yolanda Kearney, will be on-site to show you how…
Sarasota County Recognizes Big Mama’s Collard Greens Fest Congratulations to Big Mama’s Collard Greens Fest! The fifth annual event was held Saturday and was another successful celebration showcasing the best-tasting family collard greens recipes in the area. Mayor Hagen Brody, Commissioner Battie and the City Commission recognized this fun, free community event that invites Newtown residents to showcase their cooking skills…
Newtown celebrates culture at Big Mama’s Collard Greens Fest Newtown residents had plenty to celebrate during the annual Big Mama’s Collard Greens Festival at the Robert L. Taylor Center. The annual food and culture festival on Oct. 16 featured cooks and businesses serving their best dishes with Cajun, Southern, Caribbean and other influences. The festival, presented by the Newtown Farmers Market, also featured musical…
Big Mama’s Collard Greens Festival celebrates community and Southern cooking SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) – On Saturday, a community event at the Robert L. Taylor Community Center celebrated community and food at Big Mama’s Collard Greens Festival. Chefs from restaurants in Sarasota and Manatee counties showcased their collard greens recipes with hopes of being crowned “Big Mama.” “It does my heart…