October 4-6, 2024

17th Street Park, Virginia Beach, VA

Attention retail vendors! Showcase your products and services at the Africana Arts and Music Festival, happening October 4-6, 2024, at the picturesque 17th Street Park on the Virginia Beach oceanfront. This outdoor event, set in a naturally beautiful green space along the boardwalk, is the perfect venue to connect with consumers interested in African American culture.

For just $250, you’ll secure a 10x10 space for two days, with an option to add a pop-up tent installation for $100. You'll also enjoy lunch each day provided by Large Brothers Catering and a business listing in the Africana Souvenir Magazine. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with a vibrant and diverse audience!

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What is Africana?

It is an arts and music festival. Originally launched in 2013, with the Funkfest Beachparty, held in August, the event is relaunching (Post COVID) as Africana Arts & Music Festival. The name evolution is to emphasize a greater focus on the visual and performing fine arts of the African Diaspora. The hiatus because of COVID, has given the organizers the opportunity to build a new team and position the festival as the premier representation of African American culture at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront.

When and where is the event?

The festival is October 4-6, 2024. Most events will be at 17th Street park at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. 1701 Atlantic Avenue, next to Dairy Queen. Full schedule will be available here soon.

What if I'm an artist can register?

YES! We are excited to have fine artists showcased at our festival. This event platform is for you. Are you a creator of art of the African Diaspora, then click the GREEN button above. DEADLINE FOR artist is August 30, 2024.

How can I be a vendor ?

Vendor space is limited, but we would love to consider you. Click on the RED button above.

Vendor DEADLINE IS August 30, 2024