Black Arts, Fashion & Culture Festival

We promote small Black businesses.

Your business. Our community. One festival.

We’ll promote small Black businesses and give sponsor shoutouts at the Black Arts, Fashion & Culture Festival.

Sponsorships start at $50 and include festival shoutouts. Business promotion is free. Learn how.

Saturday, October 24, 2026 · 2–6 PM
The Mansion on Blue Spring · Free community event

Black Arts, Fashion and Culture Festival flyer for October 24, 2026 at The Mansion on Blue Spring

Sponsor spotlight

Let’s Thank and Support Our Sponsors

Sponsors help bring the festival’s performances, learning activities, and community moments to life. We’ll highlight confirmed sponsors here and invite everyone to support them.

Who we are

Rooted in community. Built for progress.

We connect residents, organizations, businesses, artists, educators, and advocates—turning shared vision into opportunity, celebration, and lasting community impact.

Founded in 2015, Black Alliance of the South is a community-centered network committed to educating, empowering, and elevating Black communities throughout the South. The Alabama chapter is now being established, with its headquarters located in Huntsville.

We create opportunities for collaboration, celebrate Black culture and achievement, strengthen local businesses, and connect families with programs and resources. Through festivals, recognition initiatives, civic engagement, and strategic partnerships, the Alliance turns collective vision into action and supports sustainable growth across the South.

A lasting connection

Find and support Black-owned businesses

The Huntsville Black Alliance Directory is a year-round resource connecting residents with businesses, organizations, and services throughout Huntsville and surrounding areas. Eligible directory listings are free, with no additional cost.

Artist at Artifacts Tattoo GalleryArtifacts Tattoo Gallery logo

Artifacts Tattoo Gallery

Arts, Culture & Entertainment

Professional tattoo, piercing, and body-modification services serving the Huntsville community since 2012.

A new business is featured each week.

Our work in action

People, purpose, and possibility

Discover the community, learning, arts, culture, and business experiences coming together at our upcoming Black Arts, Fashion & Culture Festival on October 24, 2026.

Community Programs

Connecting families and neighbors with resources, service opportunities, and community-centered initiatives.

Youth & Education

Supporting literacy, leadership, mentorship, scholarships, STEM learning, and arts-based development.

Arts, Culture & Events

Celebrating local talent, Black culture, entrepreneurship, achievement, and the stories that bring us together.

Community Resource Spotlight

Around Our Community

Invest Northwest presents the Second State of the District Address with Council Member Michelle L. Watkins on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 6:30 PM at Frank J. Williams Boys & Girls Club, 3911 Pulaski Pike NW, Huntsville, AL 35810

Community Spotlight: The Second State of the District Address

Join Council Member Michelle L. Watkins for the Second State of the District Address, presented by Invest Northwest.

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | 6:30 PM
Frank J. Williams Boys & Girls Club
3911 Pulaski Pike NW, Huntsville, AL 35810