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FESTIVAL DATES: MAY 24-26, 2024

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WHAT IS GRINDFEST 2024?

In a nutshell

FESTIVAL DATES: MAY 24-26, 2024


GrindFest is a free, 3-day festival that celebrates Black Business and entrepreneurship


 About this event


 Grindfest is BACK! It is a free, 3-day event that celebrates the success of Black entrepreneurs + business owners in Asheville.  A block-party-style event will take place on  A.B. Tech Conference Center - 16 Fernihurst Dr. Asheville, NC 28801! 


This includes a weekend full of music, games, live performance, food, local vendors + learning, employment and partnership opportunities. The goal of the festival is to highlight the progress made by people of color while also connecting folks in the community. A long weekend of fun and excitement. 

See you there! 


Let’s make HISTORY together! 

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BE PART OF GRINDFEST 2024

BE A VENDOR @ GRINDFEST 2024

Be a part of Grindfest 2024! Join us as a vendor and showcase your offerings to our vibrant community. Reserve your spot today! 

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BECOME A VOLUNTEER

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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TICKETED EVENTS JUST FOR YOU!

CARNIVAL RIDES - DAY 1

NON PROFIT & SOCIAL ENTERPRISE SUMMIT

CARNIVAL RIDES - DAY 1

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CARNIVAL RIDES - DAY 2

NON PROFIT & SOCIAL ENTERPRISE SUMMIT

CARNIVAL RIDES - DAY 1

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SLICK RICK & DOUG E FRESH

NON PROFIT & SOCIAL ENTERPRISE SUMMIT

NON PROFIT & SOCIAL ENTERPRISE SUMMIT

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NON PROFIT & SOCIAL ENTERPRISE SUMMIT

NON PROFIT & SOCIAL ENTERPRISE SUMMIT

NON PROFIT & SOCIAL ENTERPRISE SUMMIT

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BLACK HOUSING SUMMIT

BLACK HOUSING SUMMIT

BLACK HOUSING SUMMIT

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CASINO NIGHT

BLACK HOUSING SUMMIT

BLACK HOUSING SUMMIT

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PARTNERS LUNCH

BLACK HOUSING SUMMIT

PARTNERS LUNCH

EXCLUSIVE

OTHER ACTIVITIES FOR EVERYONE!

KICK OFF PARTY

KICK OFF PARTY

KICK OFF PARTY

Everyone is welcome!

MAGIC FOAM

KICK OFF PARTY

KICK OFF PARTY

Enjoy a good foam party at the festival grounds with your family and friends!

VENDING OPEN

KICK OFF PARTY

SUMO WRESTLING

Enjoy our lineups of Vendors especially handpicked for GRINDFest!

SUMO WRESTLING

KICK OFF PARTY

SUMO WRESTLING

Wrestle fun in a Sumo or Transformer bouncy fit with your best pal!

ASHEVILLE ON BIKES

STORY TIME with ELDERS

ASHEVILLE ON BIKES

Pedal around the festival grounds and enjoy the sights on two wheels! 

THROWING AXE

STORY TIME with ELDERS

ASHEVILLE ON BIKES

Exciting throwing Axe experience with Clever Rabbit!

STORY TIME with ELDERS

STORY TIME with ELDERS

STORY TIME with ELDERS

Spend meaningful storytelling about the history with our elders

MOBILE LASER TAG

STORY TIME with ELDERS

STORY TIME with ELDERS

Enjoy this with your whole group - mobile laser tag in the festival grounds!

LATIN BANDS

HIPHOP AEROBICS

LINE DANCING

 Get ready to salsa with our Latin bands!

LINE DANCING

HIPHOP AEROBICS

LINE DANCING

Dance, step, and keep the groove with everyone at the festival grounds!

HIPHOP AEROBICS

HIPHOP AEROBICS

HIPHOP AEROBICS

 Join the  Hiphop Aerobics - let's be fit while enjoying all the hip and hop moves!

DJ MUSIC

HIPHOP AEROBICS

HIPHOP AEROBICS

Groove to our DJ's music across the festival grounds, keeping it cool for everyone!

ANALYTICS fROM GRINDFEST 2021, 2022, & 2023

BLACK WALL STREET AVL

Step into the World of Black Wall Street and experience the remarkable history of Asheville's resilient and innovative community, where black entrepreneurs and leaders thrived together!

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Please reach us at  support@grindfestavl.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

    We have laid out exciting events for GrindFest 2024! 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!

    May 24, 25, and 26, 2024

    Yes! We invite everyone to participate in GrindFest 2024 across different states.

    You may sign-up here:  https://form.jotform.com/233246077453457

    You may sign-up here:  https://form.jotform.com/233245576221453

    Yes! Please see the Festival Grounds Map for reference.

    Yes! You can purchase online here: https://blackwallstreetavlmerch.com You can also look out for our merchandise booth to buy these amazing products!

    LIST OF SPONSORS 2024

     

    PRIMARY SPONSORS

    Black Wall Street AVL  |  First Horizon Bank  |  Truist Bank  |  Grind AVL  |  Wilma Dykeman Legacy


    Supported By:

    Buncombe County  |  Mountain Housing Opportunities  |  The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina  |  Virtelle Hospitality  |  Riverlink   |  The Radical Hotelier  |  Ashville Area Chamber of Commerce  |  Rotary Club of Asheville  |  Explore Asheville  |  Asheville Watchdog  |  Punk Inc. Radio  |  Brewers Association Org.  |  Burial Beer Co.  |  The Wyre River Arts  |  Blue Ridge Public Radio  |  Pink Dog Creative  |   Dr. Bronner's All-One   |   Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity   |   Salvage Station   |   OnTrack Financial Education & Counseling   |   Reparations Commission   |   TranSystem   |   103.3 Asheville FM   |   Duke Energy   |   Hands On Asheville

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