Festival Schedule

HBCU Band and Step Show (3:00 PM – 5:00 PM):
- Location: TBA
Meet & Greet (6:00 PM – 8:00 PM):
- Dinner with Celebrity Chef, Sponsors & Artists
- Location: TBA
- A sophisticated evening to kick off the festival.
The Late-Night Snack (9:00 PM – 12:00 AM):
- Ol-Skool Jam featuring live R&B sounds and DJ vibes.
- Location: TBA
- Dance the night away with nostalgic hits.

Binyas & Beignets White Party Breakfast on the Beach (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM):
- Morning acoustic performances (guitar and saxophone) on the beach.
- Includes light breakfast buffet with pastries, coffee, and mimosas.
- Location: Beachfront Pavilion.
The Jazz Club (12:00 PM – 2:00 PM):
- Featuring Grammy-winning saxophonist Dahi Divine and Southern-inspired cuisine.
- Location: TBA
- Relax and enjoy soulful jazz in an intimate setting.
Strings & Things (3:00 PM – 5:00 PM):
- A beautiful trio of string instruments led by violinist Monique, paired with wine and tapas.
- Location: TBA
Ain’t We Funkin Now (6:00 PM – 8:00 PM):
- High-energy funk and R&B performance by an 8-piece band.
- Location: Main Stage
Coming to the Stage (Headliner, 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM):
- A high-impact 17-piece big band featuring all festival musicians and a celebrated R&B star.
- Location: Main Stage
After the After Party (10:30 PM – 1:00 AM):
- A lively party featuring 90’s hip-hop and today’s latest tracks.
- Location: TBA

Drums & Libations (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM):
- Traditional West African drum rhythms and a drink offering to honor ancestors.
- Location: Beachfront Stage.
Festival Highlights Recap (1:00 PM – 3:00 PM):
- An informal gathering with live music and festival memories shared by attendees and artists.
- Location: TBA