May 24-26, 2024
This free, three-day festival happens over Memorial Day weekend and celebrates the life and progress of Black entrepreneurs and business owners here in Asheville. Enjoy a weekend of music, live performances, and local vendors, as well as learning, employment, and partnership opportunities. The fun takes place at AB Tech Conference Center in Asheville, plus Slick Rick and Realdoug E. Fresh are joining forces for a performance the Outdoor Stage at Salvage Station on Saturday, May 25!
The festivities will serve to highlight the advancement of Black people in Asheville, as well as connect the community.
Along with music and food, see and buy from a diverse assortment of vendors.
To learn more, go to their website.
GRIND Coffee
Located in the River Arts District, Grind AVL offers a plush, sophisticated place for good coffee, co-working, community gatherings, and hanging out. Enjoy local coffee and a wide variety of… read more
Located in the River Arts District, Grind AVL offers a plush, sophisticated place for good coffee, co-working, community gatherings, and hanging out. Enjoy local coffee and a wide variety of donuts, pastries, ready-made sandwiches, and hot-press paninis. The creation of entrepreneur and nonprofit leader J Hackett and chef and Black business community leader Gene Ettison, Grind AVL is the first…
Black Wall Street AVL
Black Wall Street AVL is a Black business incubator with a mission to help people turn their ideas into reality and to build a supportive community for BIPOC business owners. They provide… read more
Black Wall Street AVL is a Black business incubator with a mission to help people turn their ideas into reality and to build a supportive community for BIPOC business owners. They provide opportunities for professional development through programs, events, mentoring, and coaching with support from their partners.
