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GRINDFEST 2025
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WHAT IS GRINDFEST?
Grindfest is BACK! 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.
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Together, we collaborate to support various makers, producers, artists, businesses, and entrepreneurs that work very hard all year to prepare to serve festival attendees.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Please reach us at [email protected] if you cannot find an answer to your question.
What are the events we can expect at GrindFest 2025?
We have laid out exciting events for GrindFest 2025! This includes: Poetry Slam, Brian Hamilton, Entrepreneurship Luncheon, Gospel Inspiration, Community Awards, Extreme hip hop aerobic class, Breakfast of champions, Black wall street marketplace, Talk with the Elders, Stilt Walker, Opportunity tent, Lip sync Battle, Roots Reveal, Games Tournament, Family Yard Games, Giveaways and Prizes, Games Tournament Finals, Community Tailgate, Cooking Contest and more!
What exact dates does the festival will be held?
GrindFest 2025 will be a long month celebration on May 2025
We are coming from different states, are we allowed to participate?
GrindFest 2025 will be a long month celebration on May 2025
I want to be a sponsor, where can I sign up?
You may sign-up here: https://form.jotform.com/250134616134447
Do you have a parking space for the attendees?
Yes! Please see the Festival Grounds Map for reference.