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Onslow County Black History Festival
Save The Date February 9-11, 2024
Click here to pre-register and receive all updates
* Friday, February 9- "Show Up & Show Out"
Venue: Montford Point Marine Association Building ("The Point")
Time: 6p-8p
$10 ticket Click here to purchase tickets
*Saturday, February 10-"Festival"
Click here to participate as a vendor, exhibitor, or food truck
Venue: The Jacksonville Commons Center
100 Recreation Lane, Jacksonville, NC 28546
Time: 3p-7p
*Sunday, February 11-"African American Leadership Summitt"
Click here to participate as a speaker
Venue: The Jacksonville Country Club
2201 Country Club Road, Jacksonville, NC 28546
Time: 4p-8p
$20 ticket Click here to purchase tickets
We have partnered with the People's Coalition for this annual event. The purpose of the OCBF is to celebrate the businesses, music, culture, nonprofits and African American history in Onslow County. We invite participation from across the county. Each year this event grows in attendance, diversity and participation. We welcome you!
Here are the ways you can participate this event!
Vendors/Exhibitors
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We always welcome those that want to sell their products and provide valuable information.
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Please click here to view our past participants.
Sponsors
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Increase your brand awareness by being sponsor at one of our financial levels. These funds assist in ensuring this event is free for the public to attend.
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Click here to download the 2024 Sponsorship Packet
Food Trucks/Vendors
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Everyone loves good food! Let's see your best dish or dessert! Please note: All food trucks/vendors are required to complete Onslow County Health Forms. These needs to be completed at least 2 weeks prior to the event.
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Temporary Food Establishment Application (TFE)
Fashion Show
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This portion of the event showcases our culture through fashion. Michelle Collins Windle is a local and international fashion designer and along with her business partner, Latoya Scott, owner of FTM Fashion, they cultivate a diverse set of models all of ages to walk the runway.
Performing Artists
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We celebrate the diversity of talent in this city! From spoken word artists to singers, dancers and more!
Leadership Summit
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The purpose of this event is to bring together the leaders in our community so we can discuss issues and talk about solutions. ​
Volunteers/Planning Committee
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We always need committed volunteers to support this event. All areas of expertise are welcomed.
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Please click here to sign up as a volunteer.
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