Huntsville doesn’t scream for your attention, but if you listen closely, it’s singing a song you’ve known your whole life. Whether you’re a science nerd, a music lover, or just someone looking for a smooth, accessible sidewalk and a good slice of pizza, Huntsville is waiting to welcome you, too.
TL;DR: The Quick Hits When: May 8–10, 2026 Where: Camping World Stadium, Orlando, FL Age Limit: All ages permitted for GA; 18+ strictly enforced for VIP Headliners: Don Toliver (Friday), Playboi Carti (Saturday), NBA YoungBoy (Sunday) Tickets: 3-Day GA starts at $334 but currently waitlisted; VIP at $649 A New Horizon For the first time,…
Some of the options at the festival were lobster rolls, Bahn mi, Chinese food, a Filipino-soul food vendor, Mexican, Puerto Rican, BBQ and pizza. And for sweets they had cheesecake, licorice, funnel cakes, cotton candy and a place called Munchies and More who deep fried pretty much anything you could dream up.
At a summer festival in Indiana they were charging $15 for ponchos and sold out so some people were stuck in the rain. I got ours from Dollar Tree and didn’t have to wait in line.
August starts the end of the summer and the month is full of festivals that celebrate the richness of Black culture. Here are some must-attend festivals happening in August that give you a chance to enjoy Black heritage and culture.
Last year was my first time attending Caribmask and the energy was infectious. I was born in Indiana, but felt right at home, enjoying every second of the parade, carnival, DJ sets and my first time at Jouvert. The parade costumes were amazing, the food was delicious and the music hit me in my soul!
Festival of the Lakes draws tens of thousands of visitors to Lake Hammond, Ind. offering a diverse array of music, rides, food and activities from July 17 – 21. This year, Ginuwine, R&B group BLACKstreet and rapper Da Baby will hit the stage!
If you’re looking for the best festivals celebrating Black culture this July, you’ve come to the right place. Here’s a breakdown of some of the best Next Fests to mark on your calendar, including the Essence Fest in New Orleans, Ocean City Jazz Fest and Rolling Loud Europe – in Austria for the first time.
I really hope that Shaboozey isn’t the last of his kind. I’m looking forward to hearing more from him and other Black musicians in the future. .
Hey Everyone, I’ve been blessed to be featured on two podcasts this year and wanted to share with my Festies! The first interview is with a good high school friend, Candace, and her friend Tanorria, two foodies in Indianapolis that started Black Girls Eating in 2021. Their podcast is currently 70 episodes deep and Lucky…