FESTIVAL DATES: MAY 26-28, 2023 | WE HAVE AN AMAZING GIVEAWAY TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON!

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This will be your guide on how to navigate on GRINDfest 2023 Grounds.

 8 River Arts Place, Asheville, NC 

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WHAT IS GRINDFEST 2023?

In a nutshell

FESTIVAL DATES: MAY 26-28, 2023


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 8 Rivers Arts Place! 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! 

UPCOMING EVENTS

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EXCITING ACTIVITIES JUST FOR YOU!

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We have a lot of activities to keep you entertained all day!

MARKETPLACE

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Support small business owners during the festival, shop as you enjoy the day!

FOOD & CONCERT

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FOOD & CONCERT

Choose a wide variety of food vendors while you enjoy the rest of the festival!

DANCE PARTY

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FOOD & CONCERT

Dance your night away! We will be blocking the street for the most awaited party.

BECOME A SPONSOR

Let your business echoed on our campaign and become our valued sponsor during the event!

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ANALYTICS fROM GRINDFEST 2021 & 2022

BECOME A VENDOR

Become one of our partner vendors and promote your business at GrindFest2023

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BLACK WALL STREET AVL

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

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BECOME A VOLUNTEER

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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 2022! 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 26, 27, and 28, 2023

    Yes! We invite everyone to participate in GrindFest 2023 across different states.

    You may sign-up here:  To be announced.

    You may sign-up here:  https://form.jotform.com/230293384056456 

    You may sign-up here:  https://form.jotform.com/230514048516450

    Yes! Please see the Festival Grounds Map for reference.

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

    LIST OF SPONSORS

     

    PRIMARY SPONSORS

    Black Wall Street AVL  |  First Horizon Bank  |  Truist Bank  |  NCIdea  |  Grind AVL  |  Explore Asheville  |  Wicked Weed Brewing


    Supported By:

    Arts AVL  |  Buncombe County  |  Highland Brewing  |  Buchi  |  Mountain Housing Opportunities  |  Uplift Barber and Beauty Academy  |  103.3 Asheville FM  |  YMCA NWNC  |  The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina  |  One World Brewing  |  Duke Energy  |  Virtelle Hospitality  |  Buncombe PRE-K  |  Riverlink  |  Senator Julie Mayfield  |  Shay & Company  |  Blue Ridge Pride  |  Manna Food Bank  |  The Radical Hotelier  |  Hola Carolina  |  Ashville Area Chamber of Commerce  |  Lewis Family of Businesses  |  Mountain Bizworks  |  River Arts Apartments  |  Lenoir-Rhyne University Asheville  |  Rotary Club of Asheville  |  Thermo Fisher Scientific  |  Dr. Bronner's All-One

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