Black Local Festivals in Virginia

Where Community, Culture & Commerce Meet The Black Girl Market is Richmond’s quarterly girls’ day out, cultural marketplace, and love letter to Black womanhood. Built by Black women, powered by Black women, and created for everyone who celebrates us, The Black Girl Market brings together shopping, music, beauty, wellness, food, photo moments, giveaways, and community in one unforgettable experience. This is not your average pop-up. It is a full-sensory marketplace where you can discover curated Black woman-owned brands across fashion, beauty, wellness, home, lifestyle, and more. Come shop with intention, meet the women behind the brands, enjoy live experiences, connect with community, and spend the day in a room that feels like joy, sisterhood, and celebration. Expect: • Curated Black woman-owned vendors • Beauty, wellness, and lifestyle experiences • Music, food, and good energy all day • Photo moments and interactive activations • Door prizes and giveaways • Family-friendly fun, including The Village Playground for children and mamas • A room full of women who feel like cousins, friends, and community Early Bird Tickets: The first 50 tickets sold are only $5. Swag Bag Alert: The first 50 guests to arrive at the event will receive a guaranteed swag bag filled with real goodies from participating brands and partners. Not just flyers. Actual gifts. Children enter FREE. All are welcome, because celebrating Black women is for everybody. Bring your girls. Bring your mama. Bring the babies. Bring yourself. You deserve a day that feels this good.

The Nu Lambda Alphas 4th Annual Seafood & Music Festival: "One IV The Ages", where fresh seafood, art, & live entertainment all collide! The Nu Lambda Alphas 4th Annual Seafood & Music Festival is BACK and bigger than ever! This year’s theme, “One IV The Ages,” is set to break records and raise the bar in 2026! We’re bringing you: 🎸 Three LIVE Bands: Neika Simone, High Definition Band, and Legacy Band making their festival debut...It's Going To Be Epic! 🎧 Three Local DJs: Radio personality DJ B-Sounds, DJ Se7en, and DJ LuxxLife 👨🏾‍🍳 An Amazing Chef, Kyle Conaway 🦀 Incredible Seafood Menu: Unlimited Maryland Blue-Crabs , Cajun Seafood Pasta, and Snow Crab Legs (limited qty.) 🎉 Unmatched Vibes But this isn’t just about food and music…this event supports the Go To High School, Go To College Scholarship Initiative — investing directly into the future of our youth. That’s our WHY. That’s our purpose. 💛🎓 📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026 📍 Old Towne Civic Center | Petersburg, VA ⏰ 1:00PM – 6:00PM 🎟 Tickets are available NOW on Eventbrite: 👉 seafoodmusicfestival.eventbrite This isn’t just another festival…It’s going to be ONE IV THE AGES!!!

Get ready to groove to the hottest R&B tunes at RICHMOND RNB FESTIVAL 2026 - it's going to be a vibe you won't want to miss! NO REFUNDS!! Welcome to the 4TH ANNUAL RICHMOND RNB FESTIVAL 2026 happening at Kanawha Plaza on August 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM (Eastern Time)! Get ready for a day filled with amazing R&B music, delicious food, and great vibes. Join us with your friends and family for an unforgettable experience. Don't miss out on this opportunity to groove to your favorite tunes live! See you there! RAIN OR SHINE!!! 90’s - 2000’s Concert of the Year!!! Gates OPEN at 2️⃣pm Aajah's House Presents THE 4TH ANNUAL Richmond RnB Festival featuring Live Performances by ****** SILK ****** ******LYFE JENNINGS ***** ******H-TOWN ****** ******CASE ****** ******BMUSIQ***** ***** David Lyve**** @ Kanawha Plaza 801 East Canal St Richmond, Va.23219 *FOOD Vendors *Merchandise Vendors *Beer & Spirits Available *CASH BARS Only *General Admission & VIP are allowed to Bring Lawn Chairs. *N🚫 Backpacks, Coolers, Liquids, Alcohol, Food or Tents are Allowed in the Gates. *Everyone will be SEARCH at the Entry Gates. *RAIN OR SHINE!!!!!! *No Refunds or Exchanges (unless concert is canceled) ❇️ ULTRA VIP TICKET holders will have a separate entrance , VIP area close to stage , Drink and food ticket!! Vendors Sponsors & More info call 804-399-1111 RAIN OR SHINE!!!! NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES!!

Think backyard cookout meets family reunion. It’s more than brunch—it’s a vibe! Join us at Midtown Green for UnlockingRVA’s Brunch on the Plaza, where a backyard cookout meets a family reunion. Bring the whole crew, this all-ages event is family-friendly, packed with good food, great music, and even better vibes! NO 10X10 TENTS ALLOWED FOR THIS DATE 🍴 What to Expect: Delicious eats from local food trucks DJ Rayvon spinning the tracks ft. live performance by David Banner Laid-back cookout vibes perfect for connecting with family and friends NO 10X10 TENTS ALLOWED FOR THIS DATE Meet & Greet add-on available for $75. Photos will take place AFTER performance. What Is Allowed Onsite: -lawn chairs & blankets -tables -outside food and beverages (incl alcohol) -NO 10X10 TENTS ALLOWED FOR THIS DATE FAQ's Gates open at 3pm. Early entry is not permitted. Portable restrooms will be available on-site. No illegal substances, illicit goods, fireworks, weapons, firearms, knives, laser pointers, or other prohibited items. Violators may be removed and subject to prosecution. No grills, smokers, propane tanks, fryers, open flames, or outdoor cooking equipment are permitted. Parking is available in nearby parking decks and at various free street parking locations surrounding the Plaza. Tickets are valid only for the purchased event date and may not be transferred to a future event. Admission tickets include entry to the event only; food, beverages, and vendor purchases are sold separately. Children ages 15 and under are admitted free when accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Get ready to let your natural hair free and party with LoveLeys Hair Salon at our HUES AND HAIRITAGE event on July 25th, 2026! What to Expect Join us at the Natural Hair Fair on JULY 25TH to express your unique essence with the theme "HUES & HAIRITAGE." Each color symbolizes a distinct mood, so come and showcase your shade as part of a vibrant tapestry! Theme: Show Off Your Crown Our dress code is monochrome. Come through in one bold, expressive color that speaks to your spirit—Yellow, Gold, Turquoise, Purple, or Coral. Whether you're in full glam or casual fly, make it yours. 💡 Think “editorial with attitude.” Braids, locs, curls, twists and more—all are welcome. Bonus Moments 🎁 Best-Dressed Giveaway —Serve a full look and win BIG: Over $400 worth of services with Haley + 2 LoveLeys Hair products. (Tickets required to enter.) 📸 Photo Zones —Capture the moment with photo-worthy areas and Instagram-ready setups. 💬 Social Media Sharing —Tag us and use:#2ndNaturalHairFair #HuesAndHairitage #LoveLeysHair #RVAEvents We made these Mood Boards to inspire you if you need some ideas to play with. Try something fun with your Hair, be free to embellish yourself, this is your day to be creative & Expressive! Have fun with it, its a festive Event!

Discover the history of Juneteenth through art, African drumming, vendors, and poetry that marks the liberation of Black Americans This free and family friendly event will be held in the gallery of the historic Athenaeum located in the heart of Old Town Alexandria. (DONATIONS ARE APPRECIATED) Discover the history of Juneteenth through, art, African drumming, vendors, and poetry that marks the liberation of Black Americans on June 19, 1865. When: June 19, 2026 Time: 6 pm - 8 pm (Artist’s presentations began at 6:30 pm) Where: The Athenaeum 201 Prince Street Alexandria, Virginia FOR VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES CONTACT KANIKKI JAKARTA For this Celebration we are thrilled to present Hostess: KaNikki Jakarta and three magnificent Artists: Ayanna Gallant, The HipHopMomma Princess Best aka “The HEALACIST” and 13 of Nazareth. Attendees will have the opportunity to talk with the artists and purchase their products after and in-between. The Athenaeum is offering Adinkra printmaking activities for all ages and artisans vendors include Great Publishing Company LLC and Aya Expressive Arts LLC/ HOST VENUE: The Athenaeum Gallery is the headquarters of the Northern Virginia Fine Arts Association (NVFAA). Founded in 1964, the NVFAA is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in all forms of art, and to establishing programs that will enrich the cultural life of Northern Virginia and the surrounding metropolitan area. The Athenaeum Gallery exhibits work created solely by artists living or working in the region and strives to present visitors with a wide variety of excellent work and unique experiences. INFORMATION ABOUT THE CURATOR, KANIKKI JAKARTA: KaNikki Jakarta has been featured on NBC, WUSA9 and Comcast. She is the Inaugural Poet In Residence for Northern Virginia Fine Arts Association. She is an Award-Winning Performance Poet who has toured the US and the UK. KaNikki is the First Black Poet Laureate of Alexandria, Virginia, the author of three novels, two poetry collections, a memoir, a short story, poetry collection entitled ALABAMA GIRL, VIRGINIA WOMAN. She can be found on social media platform INFORMATION ABOUT THE PERFORMING ARTISTS: Ayanna Gallant is a musician, poet, voiceover talent, sound therapist, and educator. She earned a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education and a Master of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction. Ayanna has been a music and cultural arts educator for 21 years and performs as a freelance musician on low brass, voice, guitar, and African drums in venues all around the country. In addition to music performance Ayanna is a professional voice actor and shares her passion for creativity with her students and patrons of her cultural arts school, Aya Cultural Arts Studio in Frederick, Maryland. Ayanna Gallant Aya Expressive Arts LLC 13 of Nazareth™ is a poet and spokenword recording artist from Virginia living with epilepsy, a dry sense of humor, and peace of mind over everything. His poetry is a hip-hop inspired infusion of spiritual awareness, amateur scientific study and lived experience. 13 of nazareth's™ appearances and performances include The Juilliard School, The National Press Club, New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), The Chrysler Museum, The Carter Barron as well as colleges, universities, public/charter/private schools and a variety of venues throughout the United States and marquis mix fueled by growth, driven by design The HipHopMomma Princess Best aka “The HEALACIST” is an international spokesperson for women and girl’s wellness, mental health and personal development through the arts. Specializing in self-awareness, self-care, self- actualization and spiritual healing. As “The HEALACIST” The HipHopMomma Princess Best Speaks to H.E.A.L (Heal/empower/amplify/activate/liberate) women and girls through the transformative power in lyrics. She is the author of the book, “MY BARZ HEAL SCARS: The WombPrince To Healing The Girl Within.’ Great Publishing Company (“GPC”) is a non-traditional publishing company that provides consulting, graphic design, and publication services for writers, by writers. GPC specializes in small-run publications and works with independent authors. We have been privileged to guide writers’ step by step along the path to becoming authors. The genres represented in our great catalogue include, but are not limited to works of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, self-help, memoirs and children’s books. Aya Cultural Arts Studio (Aya Expressive Arts LLC) is a cultural arts school and community arts space located at 6907 Baltimore National Pike units 15 & 16, Frederick, MD. We offer various cultural arts and wellness programs for all ages.