Black Culture Festival

02/28/2026

Today is the last day for vendors to sign up to receive the Early Bird Special. Please go to:

https://www.theblackculturefest.com/vendors/ to get more info and register!

Are you ready to showcase your business or organization to a vibrant and engaged audience? Become a vendor at the Black Culture Festival and connect with thousands of attendees eager to support and celebrate Black culture and community.

02/27/2026

This year's theme is Homecoming! We are celebrating the culture of education in the black community.

This year you can nominate a black educator who has had a huge impact on your life or in your community!

Our website is open for nominations. Nominate them here: https://www.theblackculturefest.com/honor-our-educators/

Save the dates July 24 and 25, 2026
Black Culture Festival 7: Homecoming.

01/23/2026

Save the dates for BCF7 on July 25, 2026 (one-day festival, possible half-day July 24)!

Early Bird Vendor Specials are coming:
Retail vendors $75 | Food vendors $150.

If you want to bring your business to BCF7 send us a message with your email. We'll be sure to add you to our list!

The BCF7 theme will be announced soon and applications — including Legacy Vendor access — will be opening shortly. Payment links drop in the coming days.

2026 is about to be BIG. Stay tuned!

08/09/2025

FLASH SALE ENDS TODAY AT 4PM

This is your last chance to grab 2 for 1 tickets to Ribs and Rhythm! Don’t miss out on a weekend of incredible live music, the best BBQ in town, and good vibes all around.

August 16–17
MLK Park, Rochester

Get your 2 for 1 Admission tickets before 4PM today at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ribs-and-rhythm-bbq-music-festival-tickets-1373621772699?aff=oddtdtcreator — once it’s over, it’s gone!

07/29/2025

🎓 Congratulations to Makhi Farrier! 🎉
We’re proud to announce that Makhi Farrier is the recipient of the 2025 BCF Next Step Scholarship!

Makhi’s drive, vision, and commitment to his future made him stand out. We’re honored to be part of his journey forward.

He has an amazing Mother Kendra Farrier who pushes the boundaries of his greatness! What a wonderful support to have!!!!

The Black Culture Festival is all about supporting our youth as they take their next step—and Makhi represents exactly what this movement is about.

👏 Let’s show Makhi some love in the comments!

07/27/2025

We got rained on yesterday. Today it looks like we gonna have an amazing day! We start at 12 come support local business! Today's lineup includes line dancing, double dutch, libe performances, and The Family Fashion Show.

Get registered for the events at: theblackculturefest.com

07/26/2025

The 6th Annual Black Culture Festival is Today!!! We're excited too see our community show up and show out!

07/22/2025

Here are some of this weekends wonderful vendors. Come out and support.

07/20/2025

Krissy Dillard will be at The 6th Annual Black Culture Festival. Mage sure y'all come support!!!

07/18/2025

Again The Black Culture Festival is not possible without a community! It takes a village and ours is STRONG!!!
Hug Love to our Sponsors:
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
West Herr Auto Group
Wegmans
City of Rochester, NY
Canandaigua National Bank & Trust
The Beat 105.5 Rochester
Monroe County

Your investment helps us keep our festival free, fun, and full of culture—celebrating music, food, fashion, and entrepreneurship in our community.
Let’s show them some love in the comments and keep this energy going all summer long!