‘Sai Summer Cookout’ hosted by Marsai Martin, is an annual get-together for the community that feels like one big family reunion— bringing the best music, food, games, & most importantly—vibes.
Chapter 3 - H-TOWN
Houston, TX
Sunday, August 31st, 2025
(Labor Day Weekend)
Join us for Sai Summer Cookout, an annual gathering designed to unite the community in a positive and meaningful way, curated by Marsai. This lively event hosts an array of activities including games, a marketplace, Marsai-approved food and drink selections, jumpin’ music, and much more. Every year, the cookout ventures to a new city. Keep an eye out to discover our next destination!
The inaugural cookout landed in the Big Peach (Atlanta, GA), drawing a crowd of over 2000 attendees. Year two SSC traveled to Chocolate City (Washington, D.C.) with an even bigger turnout. Featuring Black-owned businesses, an array of talented DJs, lively soul train lines, a VIP section, exciting prizes and giveaways, food trucks, and even a mechanical bull--the cookout is always buzzing with vibrant energy, leaving no room for disappointment. Anticipate an even more spectacular event in 2025--stay tuned for updates!
Curating the first annual Sai Summer Cookout in Atlanta
Watch the behind the scenes below!
Thank you to the following companies for their contributions to the first Sai Summer Cookout:
AltFinance, Apple, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta, Hawks, Atlanta United, Chick-Fil-A, Carol's Daughter, Humble Lukanga, Lifeline Financial Group, Maje, MathSP, Michelle Obama, PLEZi, Microsoft, One Music Fest, Puma, Slutty Vegan, UPS, & Urban Trivia