It is a month-long celebration of black business and entrepreneurship, culture, and community empowerment, featuring impactful events such as Elder Talk, Wilma Dykeman’s Birthday Tribute, A Taste of Black Wall Street Brunch & Conference, the Grind Festival, an exclusive Afterparty, Empower Hour, River Revival, the GrindFest Art Exhibit, and the Housing Summit that will take place at A-B Tech Conference Center.

This festival is a catalyst for rebuilding opportunities, strengthening local businesses, and uniting Asheville in a powerful movement of resilience and growth.

Together, we collaborate to support various makers, producers, artists, businesses, and entrepreneurs that work very hard all year to prepare to serve festival attendees.