Upcoming Events 2006
Welcome to The "Black Beach Week 2006 Schedule". We are in the process of putting together the
largest lineup of beach and super party events for people of color which will occur all throughout 2006. There are over 200
events schedule for this year. Unless otherwise notated all events will carry a
minimum of 5,000 to over 1,000,
000 participants.
BARBADOS JAZZ FESTIVAL - PAINT IT JAZZ
Place: Barbados
Date: January 09 - 15, 2006
Comments: There will be cool jazz on warm Caribbean shores when Barbados hosts the thirteenth annual Barbados Jazz Festival from January 9th to 15th, 2006. The Barbados Jazz Festival, which celebrates the best in international and local jazz talent, has become a major annual Caribbean event. Venues typically include the modern Sir Garfield Sobers Sports Complex, historic Sunbury Plantation House, and the popular open air venue, Farley Hill National Park.
BATTLE OF THE BANDS - CHAMPIONSHIP III
Place: Atlanta, Ga
Date: January 27-29, 2006 ( Actual Performance Date January 28, 2006
Comments: It's been called the Superbowl Of College Marching Bands. Watch All The Historically Black College Marching Bands From Around The Country Compete To Find Out Who Is The Very Best! When the show gets ready, no one takes a break, no one goes to get popcorn, no one goes to get a soda. All eyes are on the field for some of the most electrofying displays of showmanship, sparkle, music and serious competitiveness in the country.
SUPERBOWL 2006 WEEKEND
Place: Detroit, Michigan
Date: February 1 - February 5, 2006 (Actual Game Sunday, February 5, 2005)
Comments: The largest party in the world. Every entertainer, athlete, celebrity and more will converge in Detroit for this event. Every club and party will be jammed packed.
BLACK SKI WEEK 2006
Place: Banff, Alberta, Canada
Date: February 11-18, 2006
Comments: The largest black ski event in the world. Thousands of participants from everywhere in the country come to mingle in Canada. Dozens of celebrities, entertainers and parties makes this a unique way to meet others for one of the largest annual African American events in the country.
THE PRO-BOWL
Place: Honululu, Hawaii
Date: February 10-12, 2006
Comments: The best NFL players of the season gather for a traditional Pro Bowl game. Weekend full of warm weather, exciting events and plenty of get togethers. On Sunday, Feb. 12, 2006, the best players from the AFC will face their counterparts from the NFC in the Pro Bowl. Set in Honolulu's 50,000-seat Aloha Stadium on the Hawaiian Island of Oahu, the Pro Bowl offers picture-perfect playing conditions against a backdrop of blue skies, clear water, and swaying palm trees.
NBA ALL-STAR GAME
Place: Houston, Texas
Date: February 17 - 19, 2006(Actual Game Day: Sunday February 19, 2006)
Comments: Another super party will be in the Too many parties to name but if you ready to mix and mingle with all the best pro - basketball athletes while at the same time getting your party on, then Houston is the spot to be. The World's Most Famous Basketball Showdown Always Brings Hundreds of Thousands Of Party Seekers For Four Days Of Fun. If you haev never been to an N.B.A All Star Game, then you dont want to miss it in 2006 as the 4th largest state in the United States (Houston, Texas) holds the hottest sporting event in the country
BRONNER BROTHERS HAIR SHOW
Place: Atlanta, Georgia
Date: February 18-20, 2006
Comments: The world's largest urban beauty event and hair show in the world
ONE LOVE GOSPEL CRUISE AND CONCERT
Place: Cozumel, Mexico
Date: February 23-27, 2006
Comments: The One Love Gospel Cruise is an exciting 4 day super event that brings thousands of cruise particpants together for a weekend of gospel entertainment, networking, fun and much more.
For details, please visit our sister site: www.blackcruiseweek.com
MARDI-GRAS
Place: New Orleans, La
Date: February 23-28, 2006
Comments: The country's most famous super party. People from all over the country gather for one of the wildest street parties on Earth.
BRAZIL RIO-CARNIVAL
Place: Rio De Jenairo and Bahia, Brazil
Date: February 23-28, 2006
Comments: This is the world-wide event that all other carnivals, parades and super party events are based on. Nothing else comes close.Brazil Carnival(The World's Most Exotic Vacation)
TRINIDAD CARNIVAL
Place: Trinidad
Date: February 23 - 28, 2006
Comments: Another super carnival party that is starting to take the crown for being the leader in carnival events.
CIAA BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT WEEKEND
Place: Charlotte, North Carolina
Date: February 27 - March 4, 2006
Comments: The largest African American college basketball weekend and party spot. Over 120,000 jam pack the weekend which features fashion shows, concerts, comedy, step shows and more
THE SOUL TRAIN MUSIC AWARDS
Place: Los Angeles, CA
Date: March 4, 2006
Comments: The award shows, after parties and concerts makes this a have-to-be-there event. Don't be the one who gets left out of all the fun because the entire A list of people will be enjoying all the festivities.
JAZZ ON THE BEACH
Place: Ocean Mall Riviera Beach, FL
Date: March 24-25, 2006
Comments: The City's Signature Event is the Annual Jazz & Blues Festival held on the municipal beach the last week-end of March each year.
B.E.T SPRING BLING 2006
Place: Haulover, Florida
Date: March 24-26, 2006
Comments: For the very first time, BET seperates itself from Daytona and holds it's very own spring break event in Haulover, Florida. With over 20 acts, BET has the largest lineup of performing artist then any other event throughout the year. Since it will be taped for a BET special, all concerts are FREE
BLACK COLLEGE REUNION 2006 - BLACK BEACH WEEK
Place: Daytona Beach, Florida
Date: March 31 - April 2, 2006
Comments: It's been called the KING of black beach week events for spring breakers. 150,000 - 200,000 participants will all converge in Daytona for some off the wall beach parties, concerts and street festivals. 2006 will explode as dozens of planned and unplanned.
THE TEXAS RELAYS
Place: Austin, TX
Date: April 6-9, 2006
Comments: Super party Weekend showcased under an exciting world class track and field event. Thousands pack the streets, clubs of Austin, Tx for what has become the premier sporting event of the spring and summer of the south.
THE PENN STATE RELAYS
Place: Philadelphia, PA
Date: April 28-30, 2006
Comments: The 2nd Super party Weekend showcased under another exciting world class track and field event on the east coast. Thousands more pack the streets, clubs of Philly for what has become the premier sporting event of the spring and summer for the east coast.
THE TEXAS BEACH PARTY A.K.A KAPPA BEACH PARTY
Place: Galveston, Texas
Date: Date: April 21-23, 2006
Comments: The party brings an estimated 100,000 participants to Galveston,Texas every year. Over 4 1/2 miles of street parties, vendors, exotic cars, S.U.Vs, bikinis, concerts and more pack one of the largest black beach events in the world. Nicknamed the "Dirty South" for a reason.
THE KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL
Place: Louisville, KY
Date: May 5-7, 2006
Comments: It's not just about horse racing anymore. With massive traffic jams, vendors and street parties, what was once a little known secret hot spot has emerged as the premier place for entertainers, celebrites and all participants.
MIAMI SPRING FEST
Place: Miami
Date: May 5-7, 2006
Comments: The fourth annual springfest has exploded in the past few years in bringing a new face the the spring break scene. A Mix of DanceHall, Reggae and Hip Hop takes part in this spring break time of year with many celebrity artist from the carribean and U.S.
HBCU - BLACK GETAWAY ALUMNI CRUISE
Place: Miami, Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands), and Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Date: Saturday, May 27th - Thursday, June 1st, 2006 (Memorial Day Week
Comments: The HBCU Network does it again! We're bringing you the 3rd Annual Black College Alumni Getaway; a 5-day, 4-night nostalgic cruise celebrating all that is the Black College Experience. Featuring live hip-hop music,Spoken Word Set, featuring Def Poetry Jam poets,professional Seminars,white linen party,dominoes tournament, beach olympics, 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, Dating Games "HBCU Idol" Talent Show
For more details, please visit http://www.blackcruiseweek.com
THE ST. LUCIA ISLAND JAZZ FESTIVAL
Place: St. Lucia Island
Date: May 5 - May 14, 2006
Comments: Nothing can quite prepare you for the sounds of pure jazz along the beautiful beaches of St. Lucia. If you are looking to get away, then this is the perfect getaway spot. This immensely popular festival has brought internationally renowned jazz artists to Saint Lucia each May since 1992.
5TH ANNUAL BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS MUSICFEST
Place: Cane Garden Bay Beach, Tortola, BVI
Date: May 26-May 28, 2006
Comments:The 5th Annual B.V.I. Music Festival hosted on the Beautiful Cane Garden Bay Beach, Tortola, British Virgin Islands, located in the Caribbean will be held 27-28-29 May 2005. Enjoy the sound and culture of the Caribbean. The event features various genres of music such as Reggae, Calypso, Funji, R & B, Rock & Roll, Dance Hall, and Jazz from International, Regional and Local Artist.
CANCUN MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND(THE JUMPOFF)
Place: Cancun, Mexico
Date: May 24-29, 2006
Comments: For anyone that has been to Cancun knows that the FUN is Non-Stop! Each year, more participants agree that this is the hottest spot to be during Memorial Day Weekend. Once again its on. Cancun (May 24-29, 2006) is anticipated to be one of the largest Memorial Day weekend celebrations ever. It is one of the largest urban events held outside of the United States.With more than 15 thousand expected, rooms on the island won’t last. Last year (2005) over 15 thousand people attended Cancun for the Memorial Day weekend celebration.At night, party with 4000 beautiful people until the sun comes up with some of the hottest DJs in the United States. With each party offering a different theme every night, ALL YOU CAN DRINK, and a party atmosphere unlike anything you could imagine.
BLACK BIKE WEEK (A.K.A THE ATLANTIC BIKE FESTIVAL)
Place: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Date: May 24-29, 2006
Comments: The Largest Black Bike Festival in the world. Over 300,000 participate in what has become a super bike event for people of color. Black Bike Week is not only the largest black bike festival in the world but its also the largest black beach week event period. Every Memorial Day Weekend ( May 24-May 29, 2006) over 350,000 bikers travel to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina for fun, food, festivities and more. If you love bikes and the people who ride them, you cannot miss this event. The actual event occurs around the Myrtle Beach area.There are tons of parties and events that occur throughout the 5 day weekend. The hotels are jam packed full of revelers. The beaches are swamped, the streets are packed and you can smell the BBQ grilling as many people spend their entire year waiting for this event
URBAN BEACH WEEK - MIAMI MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
Place: Miami,Florida (South Beach)
Date: May 24-29, 2006
Comments: Is a solid mixture of people from all ethnic backgrounds that come togther for weekend celebrations. Are you looking for the most exciting urban beach party in the world? Did you go to the Urban Beach Week on Memorial Day Weekend in Miami last year? If you missed last year's Urban Beach Week 2005 then you missed the HOT stuff! We broke the attendance record when nearly 350,000 people came to Miami and took over the town. The Urban Beach Week is the largest Urban Festival in the world that caters toward the professional Hip Hop Generation from 23 and over. Around 300,000-350,000 participants make the annual trek to South Beach for 4 days full of fun, food, festivities, entertainment, music and more.
SOUL BEACH MUSIC FESTIVAL
Place: Island of Aruba
Date: May 24-29, 2006
Comments: The Soul Beach Music Festival, in Aruba is the event that has everything you want -- great people, warm sun, beautiful beaches, hot parties, and outstanding performances by the best in comedy and soul music.
MERENGUE SOULFEST
Place: Dominican Republic
Date: May 24-29, 2006
Comments: The Merengue Soulfest '06 kicks off the summer season Memorial Day weekend on one of the most sexiest exotic island in the Caribbean, the Dominican Republic. This island has become the target of an elite group of urban professionals and trendsetters. It is a star-studded extravaganza where music, fashion, sports and entertainment come together in picturesgue Puerto Plata. This national event is the most anticipated affair during Memorial Day weekend, with participants from all over the U.S., the UK and Canada.
TOM JOYNER'S FANTASTIC VOYAGE CRUISE
Place: Nassau, Bahamas - Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Date: May 27 - June 3, 2006
Comments: Joyner is planning on seeing you on the 2006 Fantastic Voyage®. Now in its seventh year, the adult-only seven-day, six-night cruise, will set sail once again. Activities include everything from a 'you-won't-believe-it-unless-you-see- it' beach party, a Mardi Gras Party that rivals any Fat Tuesday event, poolside games, Bid Whist, Dominoes and informational, instructional and inspirational seminars.
For details, please visit http://www.blackcruiseweek.com
VIBE MUSICFEST
Place: Atlanta, Georgia
Date: June 10 - 11, 2006
Comments: The second annual VibeMusic festival returns to Atlanta. It's patterned after the Essense festival butwith Hip Hop as it's main focus
THE TAKEOVER - JET SKI WEEKEND 2006
Place: Laughlin, NV (Riverside Resort And Casino)
Date: June 1 - 5, 2006
Comments: For the grown and sexy party participant, this event is held on the lake in Laughlin and has been a hidden secret for years. Boat rides, white linen party, jet skis and more.
THE "HOT 97" SUMMER JAM
Place: New York
Date: June ?, 2006
Comments: Popular New York radio station host the most talked about super concert/event of the year. With all the top acts coming to perform under one roof certain suprises always emerge from this one of a kind event.
OCHO RIOS JAZZ FESTIVAL
Place: Ocho Rios Jamaica
Date: June 10-18, 2006
Comments: Ocho Rios brings its brand of jazz on the beautiful islands of Jamaica. The Ocho Rio Jazz Festival gives you the best in entertainment, festivities and culture.
FRIENDS OF FESTIVAL AT SEA
Place: Ocho Rios Jamaica
Date: June 22-27, 2006
Friends of Festival at Sea is heading onshore for a 5 night stay at one of Jamaica's finest 4 Diamond resorts, The Grand Lido Negril. We've contracted the entire property exclusively for the duration of your stay. The Grand Lido Negril is an all-inclusive, all-suite resort that maintains the standard of luxury Friends of Festival at Sea patrons have become accustomed to.
22ND ANNUAL JONES BEACH GREEKFEST
Place: Jones Beach, NY
Date: June 23 - 25, 2006 (Actual beach party Saturday, June 24,2006)
Comments: The 22nd annual Greekfest on Jones Beach is the longest running African American Greek beach party on the nation. Greeks and Non-Greeks come from all over the country for this super party full of concerts, vendors, step shows and more.
SLIM TRAX ISLAND JAM
Place: Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Dates: June 21- 25, 2006
Comments: You Have Never Seen An Island Beach Event Like This Before PlaceThe Slim Trax Island Jam is a weekend full of activities, beach parties, cruises and more that takes place in Runaway Bay, Jamaica. The actual event is centered around 3 different hotel and nearby venues in Runaway Bay, Jamaica and will bring everyone from the U.S. and the nearby caribbean islands for a 4 day weekend full of fun, sun and parties.
B.E.T. 6TH ANNUAL AWARDS SHOW
Place: Los Angeles
Date: June 23 - 27, 2006 (Actual award show Tuesday, June 27,2006)
Comments: The sixth annual B.E.T awards. Pre-party and after parties with the all the top celebrities and musical artist makes this the hottest ticket in town. You voted the #1 awards show & after party.
ST KITTS MUSIC FESTIVAL
Place: St. Kitts
Date: June 29-July 2, 2006
Comments: For the past decade, St. Kitts has brought nothing but power packed concerts on a island where you can lay back, let your hair down and have fun. It is well established as one of the top summer concerts in the Caribbean offering spectacular local, regional and international talent mixed with the unique Kittitian experience.
ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL
Place: Houston, Tx
Date: June 30-July 3, 2006
Comments: The largest african american family festival in the country. Over 250,000 people attend Houston for a mix of Jazz, R&B, Food, socializing, networking, concerts, speaker series and more. It's the #1 event during the July Holiday weekend.
TASTE OF CHICAGO
Place: Chicago
Date: June 30-July 3, 2006
Comments: Every summer the city of Chicago has an incredible festival. The largest and most used streets are closed downtown. Grant Park, the most visited park in Chicago, is used to hold this event. The people dine on ribs, cheeseburgers, pizza, ice cream, and hundreds of other foods. Over 100 of the city’s most famous restaurants set up shop. Basically the entire city slows down for this event. This is The Taste of Chicago.
ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY BOULE
Place: Detroit, Michigan
Date: July 12 - July 16, 2006
Comments: Alpha Kappa Alpha cultivates and encourages high scholastic and ethical standards; promotes unity and friendship among college women; alleviates problems concerning girls and women; maintains a progressive interest in college life; and serves all mankind through a nucleus of more than 170,000 women in the United States, the Caribbean, Europe, and Africa
AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL
Place: Miami, Florida
Date: July 18-23, 2006
Comments: A celebration and networking party showcasing who's who in the Film Industry.
REGGAE SUMFEST 2006
Date: July 16-22, 2006
Place: Montego Bay, Jamaica
Comments: The Reggae Sumfest is the world’s premier reggae festival which brings the hottest reggae and dancehall artist from all over the world to the reggae capital island of the world. Montego Bay,Jamaica the island’s second city, has been the home of the famed Reggae Sunsplash and is now the permanent home of the Reggae Sumfest festival. The actual concerts will be held at the Catherine Hall Entertainment Complex.
SIGMA GAMMA RHO BOULE
Place: Dallas, Texas
Date: July 19 - July 27, 2006
Comments: Sorority's aim is to enhance the quality of life within the community. Public service, leadership development and education of youth are the hallmark of the organization's programs and activities. Sigma Gamma Rho addresses concerns that impact society educationally, civically, and economically.
ZETA PHI BETA BRAND BOULE
Place: Ft. Lauderdale,Fl
Date: July 20 - July 26, 2006
Comments: Founded January 16, 1920, Zeta began as an idea conceived by five coeds at Howard University in Washington D.C.: Arizona Cleaver, Myrtle Tyler, Viola Tyler, Fannie Pettie and Pearl Neal.These five women, also known as our Five Pearls, dared to depart from the traditional coalitions for black women and sought to establish a new organization predicated on the precepts of Scholarship, Service, Sisterly Love and Finer Womanhood. It was the ideal of the Founders that the Sorority would reach college women in all parts of the country who were sorority minded and desired to follow the founding principles of the organization
ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
Place: Washington, D.C
Date: July 21 - July 30, 2006
Comments: Alpha Phi Alpha chapters were developed at other colleges and universities, many of them historically black institutions, soon after the founding at Cornell. While continuing to stress academic excellence among its members, Alpha also recognized the need to help correct the educational, economic, political, and social injustices faced by African-Americansa
OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY, INC 74th CONCLOVE
Place: Little Rock, AR
Date: July 24 - 28, 2006
Comments: On Friday evening, November 17, 1911, three Howard University undergraduate students, with the assistance of their faculty adviser, gave birth to the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. This event occurred in the office of biology Professor Ernest E. Just, the faculty adviser, in the Science Hall (now known as Thirkield Hall). The three liberal arts students were Edgar A. Love, Oscar J. Cooper and Frank Coleman. From the initials of the Greek phrase meaning "friendship is essential to the soul," the name Omega Psi Phi was derived. The phrase was selected as the motto. Manhood, scholarship, perseverance and uplift were adopted as cardinal principles. A decision was made regarding the design for the pin and emblem, and thus ended the first meeting of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
T.D. JAKES MEGA-FEST
Place: Atlanta, Ga
Date: July 19 - 22, 2006
Comments: T.D. Jakes Presents a family oriented super event. Gospel inspired women super conference, mens super onference. Universoul Circus, Comedy Shows and much more. The first of it's kind.
BLUE AND WHITE WEEKEND
Date: July 9 - 15, 2006
Place: Gainesville, Florida
Comments: GET READY FOR A SUPER SUMMER BLOCK PARTY!!
THE INDIANA BLACK EXPO
Place: Indianapolis, Indiana
Date: July 14-16, 2006
Comments: The largest black expo in the country. More concerts, vendors, special events, college events, speakers and activities than any other expo event.
DELTA SIGMA THETA
Place: Philadelphia, PA
Date: July 27-August 2, 2006
Comments: The Sorority was founded in 1913 by 22 students at Howard University. These young women wanted to use their collective strength to promote academic excellence; to provide scholarships; to provide support to the underserved; educate and stimulate participation in the establishment of positive public policy; and to highlight issues and provide solutions for problems in their communities.
PIP's PALM SPRINGS GETAWAY
Place: Palm Springs, California
Date: July 28-30, 2006
Comments For: Business, Professionals, Networking Groups Ages 26 and up. Are you ready for a fun and exotic type of vacation where you can truly get your party on? Well this will surely be the event for you. This event is catered towards the professional men and women who Desire to take off the ties and put down the brief cases and have a weekend full of surprises such as...Caribbean Carnival Night Aqua Boogie pool splash, Casablanca white linen casino night and much more! If you are an, artist, teacher, lawyer, doctor, business owner or perhaps you would like to network and meet others in the same fields. Make sure you do not miss this event!
GREAT FETE WEEKEND
Date: July 26 - August 1, 2006
Place: Island Of Tobago
Comments: 6 days full of beach parties, music and more
THE TORONTO CARIBANA FESTIVAL
Place: Toronto, Canada
Date: August 4-6, 2006
Comments:The largest festival in North America. Street parade, street parties and an electric atmosphere that brings everyone from around the world to the Toronto hot spot.
REGGAE ON THE RIVER
Place: Piercy, CA
Date: August 4-6, 2006
Comments: The Reggae On The River® Festival... The original, often imitated, never duplicated. Internationally acclaimed as three days of "the best Reggae and World music experience to be found." An annual pilgrimage for thousands each year to reconnect spiritually with friends, groove to the superb musical offerings and relax in the beautiful natural environment of the concert site. Located in Northern California along the Eel River, at French's Camp in Piercy, California. Approximately 200 miles North of San Francisco, 75 miles South of Eureka.
NEGRIL EMANCIPATION/INDEPENDENCE DOUBLE WEEKEND
Place: Negril, Jamaica
Pick Your Dates: Weekend I - Absolute Temptation Isle - July 28-Aug. 1, 2006 - Weekend II - Appleton Treasure Island - Aug. 4-7, 2006 - Weekend III - Double Weekend - July 28-Aug. 7, 2006
Comments: Negril, Jamaica is considered to be the hottest party island in the world. On July 28 - August 7, 2006; Negril will host the two hottest parties of the year on two weekends. You can choose one or you can choose both. The actual events all take place in Negril, Jamaica. There are over 22 parties over two weekends. 20 seperate locations during both weekends. With the beach, the beer, and the bikinis will NEVER get bored.
ANTIGUA CARNIVAL
Place: Antigua
Date: July 29 - August 8, 2006
Comments: The Caribbean's premier summer festival -- Antigua's Carnival -- is celebrated each year during the last week of July and culminates on the first Monday and Tuesday in August.
Come see the beauty that are the Queen of Carnival contestants, listen to the majestic performances from our steelband men, see the awesome talent of the Mr. & Miss Teenage contestants, and of course, come see the calypsonians duke it out for supremacy during the "Mother of all Shows" (The Calypso Monarch Competition).
MTV MUSIC AWARDS
Place: Miami, Florida
Date: ?
Comments:MTV awards brings music artist, celebrities and the hottest parties to Miami
HBCU CLASSIC WEEKEND (Note: This is a Black College Football Weekend Event)
Teams: Edward Waters vs. Johnson C. Smith
Place: Gainesville, Florida
Date: August 25 - 27, 2006
Comments: Each year, thousands of participants arrive in town for the entire weekend for a large celebration and cheer on their favorite black college/university football team. Unless notated, all of the actual football games occur on Saturday.The pre-parties, after-parties, parades, concerts, halftime shows and the actual football game are all apart of the black college football weekend experience. Students, faculty, alumni, family and friends are all encouraged to attend.
ATLANTA LABOR DAY CLASSIC (Note: This is a Black College Football Weekend Event)
Teams: Clark Atlanta vs. Fort Valley State
Place: Atlanta, Ga
Date: August 25 - 27, 2006
Comments: Each year, thousands of participants arrive in town for the entire weekend for a large celebration and cheer on their favorite black college/university football team. Unless notated, all of the actual football games occur on Saturday.The pre-parties, after-parties, parades, concerts, halftime shows and the actual football game are all apart of the black college football weekend experience. Students, faculty, alumni, family and friends are all encouraged to attend.
FORD FOOTBALL CLASSIC (Note: This is a Black College Football Weekend Event)
Teams: Delaware State vs. Florida A&M
Place: Detroit, MI
Date: September 1 - 3, 2006
Comments: Each year, thousands of participants arrive in town for the entire weekend for a large celebration and cheer on their favorite black college/university football team. Unless notated, all of the actual football games occur on Saturday.The pre-parties, after-parties, parades, concerts, halftime shows and the actual football game are all apart of the black college football weekend experience. Students, faculty, alumni, family and friends are all encouraged to attend.
CHICAGO FOOTBALL CLASSIC (Note: This is a Black College Football Weekend Event)
Teams: Arkansas-Pine Bluff vs. Miss Valley State
Place: Chicago, Ill
Date: September 1 - 3, 2006
Comments: Each year, thousands of participants arrive in town for the entire weekend for a large celebration and cheer on their favorite black college/university football team. Unless notated, all of the actual football games occur on Saturday.The pre-parties, after-parties, parades, concerts, halftime shows and the actual football game are all apart of the black college football weekend experience. Students, faculty, alumni, family and friends are all encouraged to attend.
VIRGINIA LOTTO LABOR DAY CLASSIC (Note: This is a Black College Football Weekend Event)
Teams: Norfolk State vs. Virginia State
Place: Norfolk ,VA
Date: September 1 - 3, 2006
Comments: Each year, thousands of participants arrive in town for the entire weekend for a large celebration and cheer on their favorite black college/university football team. Unless notated, all of the actual football games occur on Saturday.The pre-parties, after-parties, parades, concerts, halftime shows and the actual football game are all apart of the black college football weekend experience. Students, faculty, alumni, family and friends are all encouraged to attend.
JOHN MERRIT CLASSIC (Note: This is a Black College Football Weekend Event)
Teams: Norfolk State vs. Virginia State
Place: Nashville, TN
Date: September 1 - 3, 2006
Comments: Each year, thousands of participants arrive in town for the entire weekend for a large celebration and cheer on their favorite black college/university football team. Unless notated, all of the actual football games occur on Saturday.The pre-parties, after-parties, parades, concerts, halftime shows and the actual football game are all apart of the black college football weekend experience. SStudents, faculty, alumni, family and friends are all encouraged to attend.
LABOR DAY CLASSIC (Note: This is a Black College Football Weekend Event)
Teams: Prairie View A&M vs. Texas Southern
Place: Houston, Texas
Date: September 1 - 3, 2006
Comments: Each year, thousands of participants arrive in town for the entire weekend for a large celebration and cheer on their favorite black college/university football team. Unless notated, all of the actual football games occur on Saturday.The pre-parties, after-parties, parades, concerts, halftime shows and the actual football game are all apart of the black college football weekend experience. SStudents, faculty, alumni, family and friends are all encouraged to attend.
53rd ANNUAL GATEWAY CLASSIC (Note: This is a Black College Football Weekend Event)
Teams: Southern vs. Bethune-Cookman
Place: Jacksonville, Florida
Date: September 1 - 3, 2006
Comments: Each year, thousands of participants arrive in town for the entire weekend for a large celebration and cheer on their favorite black college/university football team. Unless notated, all of the actual football games occur on Saturday.The pre-parties, after-parties, parades, concerts, halftime shows and the actual football game are all apart of the black college football weekend experience. SStudents, faculty, alumni, family and friends are all encouraged to attend.
PALMETTO CAPITOL CITY CLASSIC (Note: This is a Black College Football Weekend Event)
Teams: Benedict vs. Savannah State
Place: Columbia, SC
Date: September 1 - 3, 2006
Comments: Each year, thousands of participants arrive in town for the entire weekend for a large celebration and cheer on their favorite black college/university football team. Unless notated, all of the actual football games occur on Saturday.The pre-parties, after-parties, parades, concerts, halftime shows and the actual football game are all apart of the black college football weekend experience. Students, faculty, alumni, family and friends are all encouraged to attend.
DAYTON CLASSIC (Note: This is a Black College Football Weekend Event)
Teams: Central State vs. Urbana
Place: Dayton, Ohio
Date: September 1 - 3, 2006
Comments: Each year, thousands of participants arrive in town for the entire weekend for a large celebration and cheer on their favorite black college/university football team. Unless notated, all of the actual football games occur on Saturday.The pre-parties, after-parties, parades, concerts, halftime shows and the actual football game are all apart of the black college football weekend experience. Students, faculty, alumni, family and friends are all encouraged to attend.
8TH DOWN EAST VIKING CLASSIC (Note: This is a Black College Football Weekend Event)
Teams: Elizabeth City State vs. Fayetteville State
Place: Rocky Mount, NC
Date: September 15 - 17, 2006
Comments: Each year, thousands of participants arrive in town for the entire weekend for a large celebration and cheer on their favorite black college/university football team. Unless notated, all of the actual football games occur on Saturday.The pre-parties, after-parties, parades, concerts, halftime shows and the actual football game are all apart of the black college football weekend experience. Students, faculty, alumni, family and friends are all encouraged to attend.
WILLIE GARY CLASSIC (Note: This is a Black College Football Weekend Event)
Teams: Edward Waters vs. Shaw
Place: Jacksonville, FL
Date: September 15 - 17, 2006
Comments: Each year, thousands of participants arrive in town for the entire weekend for a large celebration and cheer on their favorite black college/university football team. Unless notated, all of the actual football games occur on Saturday.The pre-parties, after-parties, parades, concerts, halftime shows and the actual football game are all apart of the black college football weekend experience. Students, faculty, alumni, family and friends are all encouraged to attend.
SOUTHERN HERITAGE CLASSIC (Note: This is a Black College Football Weekend Event)
Teams: Tennessee State vs. Jackson State
Place: Memphis, TN
Date: September 15 - 17, 2006
Comments: Each year, thousands of participants arrive in town for the entire weekend for a large celebration and cheer on their favorite black college/university football team. Unless notated, all of the actual football games occur on Saturday.The pre-parties, after-parties, parades, concerts, halftime shows and the actual football game are all apart of the black college football weekend experience. Students, faculty, alumni, family and friends are all encouraged to attend.
THE CLASSIC (Note: This is a Black College Football Weekend Event)
Teams: Livingstone vs. Bowie State
Place: Charlotte, NC
Date: September 22 - 24, 2006
Comments: Each year, thousands of participants arrive in town for the entire weekend for a large celebration and cheer on their favorite black college/university football team. Unless notated, all of the actual football games occur on Saturday.The pre-parties, after-parties, parades, concerts, halftime shows and the actual football game are all apart of the black college football weekend experience. Students, faculty, alumni, family and friends are all encouraged to attend.
NEW YORK URBAN LEAGUE CLASSIC (Note: This is a Black College Football Weekend Event)
Teams: Morgan State vs. Hampton
Place: East Rutherford, NJ
Date: September 22 - 24, 2006
Comments: Each year, thousands of participants arrive in town for the entire weekend for a large celebration and cheer on their favorite black college/university football team. Unless notated, all of the actual football games occur on Saturday.The pre-parties, after-parties, parades, concerts, halftime shows and the actual football game are all apart of the black college football weekend experience. Students, faculty, alumni, family and friends are all encouraged to attend.
NEW YORK URBAN LEAGUE CLASSIC (Note: This is a Black College Football Weekend Event)
Teams: Morgan State vs. Hampton
Place: East Rutherford, NJ
Date: September 22 - 24, 2006
Comments: Each year, thousands of participants arrive in town for the entire weekend for a large celebration and cheer on their favorite black college/university football team. Unless notated, all of the actual football games occur on Saturday.The pre-parties, after-parties, parades, concerts, halftime shows and the actual football game are all apart of the black college football weekend experience. Students, faculty, alumni, family and friends are all encouraged to attend.
MASONIC BOWL (Note: This is a Black College Football Weekend Event)
Teams: Fayetteville State vs. Saint Paul's
Place: Fayetteville, NC
Date: September 22 - 24, 2006
Comments: Each year, thousands of participants arrive in town for the entire weekend for a large celebration and cheer on their favorite black college/university football team. Unless notated, all of the actual football games occur on Saturday.The pre-parties, after-parties, parades, concerts, halftime shows and the actual football game are all apart of the black college football weekend experience. Students, faculty, alumni, family and friends are all encouraged to attend.
JOE TURNER CLASSIC (Note: This is a Black College Football Weekend Event)
Teams: Savannah State vs. Liberty
Place: Savannah, GA
Date: September 22 - 24, 2006
Comments: Each year, thousands of participants arrive in town for the entire weekend for a large celebration and cheer on their favorite black college/university football team. Unless notated, all of the actual football games occur on Saturday.The pre-parties, after-parties, parades, concerts, halftime shows and the actual football game are all apart of the black college football weekend experience. Students, faculty, alumni, family and friends are all encouraged to attend.
6TH ANNUAL STEEL CITY CLASSIC (Note: This is a Black College Football Weekend Event)
Teams: Miles vs. Stillman
Place: Birmingham, AL
Date: September 22 - 24, 2006 (actual game sunday)
Comments: Each year, thousands of participants arrive in town for the entire weekend for a large celebration and cheer on their favorite black college/university football team. Unless notated, all of the actual football games occur on Saturday.The pre-parties, after-parties, parades, concerts, halftime shows and the actual football game are all apart of the black college football weekend experience. Students, faculty, alumni, family and friends are all encouraged to attend.
6TH ANNUAL PRINCE GEORGES CLASSIC (Note: This is a Black College Football Weekend Event)
Teams: Bowie State vs. NC Central
Place: Bowie, MD
Date: September 29 - Oct. 1, 2006
Comments: Each year, thousands of participants arrive in town for the entire weekend for a large celebration and cheer on their favorite black college/university football team. Unless notated, all of the actual football games occur on Saturday.The pre-parties, after-parties, parades, concerts, halftime shows and the actual football game are all apart of the black college football weekend experience. Students, faculty, alumni, family and friends are all encouraged to attend.
ATLANTA CLASSIC (Note: This is a Black College Football Weekend Event)
Teams: Tennessee State vs. Florida A&M
Place: Atlanta,Ga
Date: September 29 - Oct. 1, 2006
Comments: Each year, thousands of participants arrive in town for the entire weekend for a large celebration and cheer on their favorite black college/university football team. Unless notated, all of the actual football games occur on Saturday.The pre-parties, after-parties, parades, concerts, halftime shows and the actual football game are all apart of the black college football weekend experience. Students, faculty, alumni, family and friends are all encouraged to attend.
13TH ANNUAL GATEWAY CLASSIC (Note: This is a Black College Football Weekend Event)
Teams: Arkansas-Pine Bluff vs. Tuskegee
Place: St. louis, Mo
Date: September 29 - Oct. 1, 2006
Comments: Each year, thousands of participants arrive in town for the entire weekend for a large celebration and cheer on their favorite black college/university football team. Unless notated, all of the actual football games occur on Saturday.The pre-parties, after-parties, parades, concerts, halftime shows and the actual football game are all apart of the black college football weekend experience. Students, faculty, alumni, family and friends are all encouraged to attend.
FISH BOWL CLASSIC (Note: This is a Black College Football Weekend Event)
Teams: Norfolk State vs. NC A&T
Place: Norfolk, Va
Date: September 29 - Oct. 1, 2006
Comments: Each year, thousands of participants arrive in town for the entire weekend for a large celebration and cheer on their favorite black college/university football team. Unless notated, all of the actual football games occur on Saturday.The pre-parties, after-parties, parades, concerts, halftime shows and the actual football game are all apart of the black college football weekend experience. Students, faculty, alumni, family and friends are all encouraged to attend.
STATE FAIR CLASSIC (Note: This is a Black College Football Weekend Event)
Teams: Grambling State vs. Prairie View A&M
Place: Dallas, TX
Date: September 29 - Oct. 1, 2006
Comments: Each year, thousands of participants arrive in town for the entire weekend for a large celebration and cheer on their favorite black college/university football team. Unless notated, all of the actual football games occur on Saturday.The pre-parties, after-parties, parades, concerts, halftime shows and the actual football game are all apart of the black college football weekend experience. Students, faculty, alumni, family and friends are all encouraged to attend.
BERMUDA JAZZ FESTIVAL
Place: Bermuda
Date: ?
Comments:Super weekend full of the world's best Jazz and R&B performing artist.
ALABAMA FOOTWASH FESTIVAL
Place: Hale County, Alabama
Date: September ?, 2006
Comments: Over 100,000 jam pack this unique underground event which is filled with black cultural artifacts as well as fun and interesting activities that represent the African American culture.
MIXSHOW POWER SUMMIT
Place: ?
Date: ?
Comments:The Mixshow Power Summit is the first ever music conference dedicated to the urban and crossover commercial mixshow DJ.
THE B.E.T HIP HOP AWARDS
Place: Atlanta,Ga
Date: Oct ?
Comments: B.E.T presents its first awards show for hip hop artists.
71ST ANNUAL MOREHOUSE -SKUGEEGEE CLASSIC (Note: This is a Black College Football Weekend Event)
Teams: Morehouse vs. Tuskegee
Place: Columbus, Ga
Date: October 6 - 8, 2006
Comments: Each year, thousands of participants arrive in town for the entire weekend for a large celebration and cheer on their favorite black college/university football team. Unless notated, all of the actual football games occur on Saturday.The pre-parties, after-parties, parades, concerts, halftime shows and the actual football game are all apart of the black college football weekend experience. Students, faculty, alumni, family and friends are all encouraged to attend.
CIRCLE CITY CLASSIC (Note: This is a Black College Football Weekend Event)
Teams: Hampton vs. Central State
Place: Indianapolis, IN
Date: October 6 - 8, 2006
Comments: Each year, thousands of participants arrive in town for the entire weekend for a large celebration and cheer on their favorite black college/university football team. Unless notated, all of the actual football games occur on Saturday.The pre-parties, after-parties, parades, concerts, halftime shows and the actual football game are all apart of the black college football weekend experience. Students, faculty, alumni, family and friends are all encouraged to attend.
GULF COAST CLASSIC (Note: This is a Black College Football Weekend Event)
Teams: Alabama State vs. Jackson State
Place: Mobile, AL
Date: October 6 - 8, 2006
Comments: Each year, thousands of participants arrive in town for the entire weekend for a large celebration and cheer on their favorite black college/university football team. Unless notated, all of the actual football games occur on Saturday.The pre-parties, after-parties, parades, concerts, halftime shows and the actual football game are all apart of the black college football weekend experience. Students, faculty, alumni, family and friends are all encouraged to attend.
DELTA CLASSIC (Note: This is a Black College Football Weekend Event)
Teams: Grambling State vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff
Place: Little Rock, AR
Date: October 13-15, 2006
Comments: Each year, thousands of participants arrive in town for the entire weekend for a large celebration and cheer on their favorite black college/university football team. Unless notated, all of the actual football games occur on Saturday.The pre-parties, after-parties, parades, concerts, halftime shows and the actual football game are all apart of the black college football weekend experience. Students, faculty, alumni, family and friends are all encouraged to attend.
BATTLE OF THE BAY CLASSIC (Note: This is a Black College Football Weekend Event)
Teams: Hampton vs. Norfolk State
Place: Hampton, Va
Date: October 13-15, 2006
Comments: Each year, thousands of participants arrive in town for the entire weekend for a large celebration and cheer on their favorite black college/university football team. Unless notated, all of the actual football games occur on Saturday.The pre-parties, after-parties, parades, concerts, halftime shows and the actual football game are all apart of the black college football weekend experience. Students, faculty, alumni, family and friends are all encouraged to attend.
BATTLE OF THE BAY CLASSIC (Note: This is a Black College Football Weekend Event)
Teams: Hampton vs. Norfolk State
Place: Hampton, Va
Date: October 13-15, 2006
Comments: Each year, thousands of participants arrive in town for the entire weekend for a large celebration and cheer on their favorite black college/university football team. Unless notated, all of the actual football games occur on Saturday.The pre-parties, after-parties, parades, concerts, halftime shows and the actual football game are all apart of the black college football weekend experience. Students, faculty, alumni, family and friends are all encouraged to attend.
14TH ANNUAL CSRA CLASSIC (Note: This is a Black College Football Weekend Event)
Teams: Savannah State vs. Morehouse
Place: Augusta, Ga
Date: October 13-15, 2006
Comments: Each year, thousands of participants arrive in town for the entire weekend for a large celebration and cheer on their favorite black college/university football team. Unless notated, all of the actual football games occur on Saturday.The pre-parties, after-parties, parades, concerts, halftime shows and the actual football game are all apart of the black college football weekend experience. Students, faculty, alumni, family and friends are all encouraged to attend.
NABB BIKERS CLASSIC (Note: This is a Black College Football Weekend Event)
Teams: Tennessee State vs. Tennessee Tech
Place: Nashiville, TN
Date: October 13-15, 2006
Comments: Each year, thousands of participants arrive in town for the entire weekend for a large celebration and cheer on their favorite black college/university football team. Unless notated, all of the actual football games occur on Saturday.The pre-parties, after-parties, parades, concerts, halftime shows and the actual football game are all apart of the black college football weekend experience. Students, faculty, alumni, family and friends are all encouraged to attend.
10TH ANNUAL DOMINICA' WORLD CREOLE MUSIC FESTIVAL
Place: Dominica Island (Island of Dominiais a independent nation, the Commonwealth of Dominica and is not to be confused with the Dominican Republic)
Date: Oct 27 - 29, 2006
Comments: The World Creole Music Festival is now in its tenth year and is one of the region’s premier music festivals, attracting thousands of visitors to The Nature Island of the Caribbean. Located between the French islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique in the Eastern Caribbean, the independent nation of Dominica (pronounced "Dom-in-eek-a") is the largest and most mountainous of the Windward Islands, encompassing an area of nearly 290 square miles.
THE VIBE MUSIC AWARDS
Place: ?
Date: ?
Comments: Vibe Magazine offers it's own award show that has become more popular each year.
THE AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS
Place: ?
Date: ?
Comments: Popular award show is considered the one of the top pop award shows in the country.
THE BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS
Place: ?
Date: Dec ?
Comments: With all the award shows throughout the year, Billboard Magazine's annual award show is the last one and brings out many of the top musical acts of the year.
MONTH OF JANUARY 2006
BARBADOS JAZZ FESTIVAL - PAINT IT JAZZ
Place: Barbados
Date: January 09 - 15, 2006
Comments: There will be cool jazz on warm Caribbean shores when Barbados hosts the thirteenth annual Barbados Jazz Festival from January 9th to 15th, 2006. The Barbados Jazz Festival, which celebrates the best in international and local jazz talent, has become a major annual Caribbean event. Venues typically include the modern Sir Garfield Sobers Sports Complex, historic Sunbury Plantation House, and the popular open air venue, Farley Hill National Park.
BATTLE OF THE BANDS - CHAMPIONSHIP III
Place: Atlanta, Ga
Date: January 27-29, 2006 ( Actual Performance Date January 28, 2006
Comments: It's been called the Superbowl Of College Marching Bands. Watch All The Historically Black College Marching Bands From Around The Country Compete To Find Out Who Is The Very Best! When the show gets ready, no one takes a break, no one goes to get popcorn, no one goes to get a soda. All eyes are on the field for some of the most electrofying displays of showmanship, sparkle, music and serious competitiveness in the country.
SUPERBOWL 2006 WEEKEND
Place: Detroit, Michigan
Date: February 1 - February 5, 2006 (Actual Game Sunday, February 5, 2005)
Comments: The largest party in the world. Every entertainer, athlete, celebrity and more will converge in Detroit for this event. Every club and party will be jammed packed.
BLACK SKI WEEK 2006
Place: Banff, Alberta, Canada
Date: February 11-18, 2006
Comments: The largest black ski event in the world. Thousands of participants from everywhere in the country come to mingle in Canada. Dozens of celebrities, entertainers and parties makes this a unique way to meet others for one of the largest annual African American events in the country.
MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2006
THE PRO-BOWL
Place: Honululu, Hawaii
Date: February 10-12, 2006
Comments: The best NFL players of the season gather for a traditional Pro Bowl game. Weekend full of warm weather, exciting events and plenty of get togethers. On Sunday, Feb. 12, 2006, the best players from the AFC will face their counterparts from the NFC in the Pro Bowl. Set in Honolulu's 50,000-seat Aloha Stadium on the Hawaiian Island of Oahu, the Pro Bowl offers picture-perfect playing conditions against a backdrop of blue skies, clear water, and swaying palm trees.
NBA ALL-STAR GAME
Place: Houston, Texas
Date: February 17 - 19, 2006(Actual Game Day: Sunday February 19, 2006)
Comments: Another super party will be in the Too many parties to name but if you ready to mix and mingle with all the best pro - basketball athletes while at the same time getting your party on, then Houston is the spot to be. The World's Most Famous Basketball Showdown Always Brings Hundreds of Thousands Of Party Seekers For Four Days Of Fun. If you haev never been to an N.B.A All Star Game, then you dont want to miss it in 2006 as the 4th largest state in the United States (Houston, Texas) holds the hottest sporting event in the country
BRONNER BROTHERS HAIR SHOW
Place: Atlanta, Georgia
Date: February 18-20, 2006
Comments: The world's largest urban beauty event and hair show in the world
ONE LOVE GOSPEL CRUISE AND CONCERT
Place: Cozumel, Mexico
Date: February 23-27, 2006
Comments: The One Love Gospel Cruise is an exciting 4 day super event that brings thousands of cruise particpants together for a weekend of gospel entertainment, networking, fun and much more.
For details, please visit our sister site: www.blackcruiseweek.com
MARDI-GRAS
Place: New Orleans, La
Date: February 23-28, 2006
Comments: The country's most famous super party. People from all over the country gather for one of the wildest street parties on Earth.
BRAZIL RIO-CARNIVAL
Place: Rio De Jenairo and Bahia, Brazil
Date: February 23-28, 2006
Comments: This is the world-wide event that all other carnivals, parades and super party events are based on. Nothing else comes close.Brazil Carnival(The World's Most Exotic Vacation)
TRINIDAD CARNIVAL
Place: Trinidad
Date: February 23 - 28, 2006
Comments: Another super carnival party that is starting to take the crown for being the leader in carnival events.
MONTH OF MARCH 2006
CIAA BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT WEEKEND
Place: Charlotte, North Carolina
Date: February 27 - March 4, 2006
Comments: The largest African American college basketball weekend and party spot. Over 120,000 jam pack the weekend which features fashion shows, concerts, comedy, step shows and more
THE SOUL TRAIN MUSIC AWARDS
Place: Los Angeles, CA
Date: March 4, 2006
Comments: The award shows, after parties and concerts makes this a have-to-be-there event. Don't be the one who gets left out of all the fun because the entire A list of people will be enjoying all the festivities.
JAZZ ON THE BEACH
Place: Ocean Mall Riviera Beach, FL
Date: March 24-25, 2006
Comments: The City's Signature Event is the Annual Jazz & Blues Festival held on the municipal beach the last week-end of March each year.
B.E.T SPRING BLING 2006
Place: Haulover, Florida
Date: March 24-26, 2006
Comments: For the very first time, BET seperates itself from Daytona and holds it's very own spring break event in Haulover, Florida. With over 20 acts, BET has the largest lineup of performing artist then any other event throughout the year. Since it will be taped for a BET special, all concerts are FREE
BLACK COLLEGE REUNION 2006 - BLACK BEACH WEEK
Place: Daytona Beach, Florida
Date: March 31 - April 2, 2006
Comments: It's been called the KING of black beach week events for spring breakers. 150,000 - 200,000 participants will all converge in Daytona for some off the wall beach parties, concerts and street festivals. 2006 will explode as dozens of planned and unplanned.
MONTH OF APRIL 2006
THE TEXAS RELAYS
Place: Austin, TX
Date: April 6-9, 2006
Comments: Super party Weekend showcased under an exciting world class track and field event. Thousands pack the streets, clubs of Austin, Tx for what has become the premier sporting event of the spring and summer of the south.
THE PENN STATE RELAYS
Place: Philadelphia, PA
Date: April 28-30, 2006
Comments: The 2nd Super party Weekend showcased under another exciting world class track and field event on the east coast. Thousands more pack the streets, clubs of Philly for what has become the premier sporting event of the spring and summer for the east coast.
THE TEXAS BEACH PARTY A.K.A KAPPA BEACH PARTY
Place: Galveston, Texas
Date: Date: April 21-23, 2006
Comments: The party brings an estimated 100,000 participants to Galveston,Texas every year. Over 4 1/2 miles of street parties, vendors, exotic cars, S.U.Vs, bikinis, concerts and more pack one of the largest black beach events in the world. Nicknamed the "Dirty South" for a reason.
MONTH OF MAY 2006
THE KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL
Place: Louisville, KY
Date: May 5-7, 2006
Comments: It's not just about horse racing anymore. With massive traffic jams, vendors and street parties, what was once a little known secret hot spot has emerged as the premier place for entertainers, celebrites and all participants.
MIAMI SPRING FEST
Place: Miami
Date: May 5-7, 2006
Comments: The fourth annual springfest has exploded in the past few years in bringing a new face the the spring break scene. A Mix of DanceHall, Reggae and Hip Hop takes part in this spring break time of year with many celebrity artist from the carribean and U.S.
HBCU - BLACK GETAWAY ALUMNI CRUISE
Place: Miami, Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands), and Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Date: Saturday, May 27th - Thursday, June 1st, 2006 (Memorial Day Week
Comments: The HBCU Network does it again! We're bringing you the 3rd Annual Black College Alumni Getaway; a 5-day, 4-night nostalgic cruise celebrating all that is the Black College Experience. Featuring live hip-hop music,Spoken Word Set, featuring Def Poetry Jam poets,professional Seminars,white linen party,dominoes tournament, beach olympics, 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, Dating Games "HBCU Idol" Talent Show
For more details, please visit http://www.blackcruiseweek.com
THE ST. LUCIA ISLAND JAZZ FESTIVAL
Place: St. Lucia Island
Date: May 5 - May 14, 2006
Comments: Nothing can quite prepare you for the sounds of pure jazz along the beautiful beaches of St. Lucia. If you are looking to get away, then this is the perfect getaway spot. This immensely popular festival has brought internationally renowned jazz artists to Saint Lucia each May since 1992.
5TH ANNUAL BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS MUSICFEST
Place: Cane Garden Bay Beach, Tortola, BVI
Date: May 26-May 28, 2006
Comments:The 5th Annual B.V.I. Music Festival hosted on the Beautiful Cane Garden Bay Beach, Tortola, British Virgin Islands, located in the Caribbean will be held 27-28-29 May 2005. Enjoy the sound and culture of the Caribbean. The event features various genres of music such as Reggae, Calypso, Funji, R & B, Rock & Roll, Dance Hall, and Jazz from International, Regional and Local Artist.
CANCUN MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND(THE JUMPOFF)
Place: Cancun, Mexico
Date: May 24-29, 2006
Comments: For anyone that has been to Cancun knows that the FUN is Non-Stop! Each year, more participants agree that this is the hottest spot to be during Memorial Day Weekend. Once again its on. Cancun (May 24-29, 2006) is anticipated to be one of the largest Memorial Day weekend celebrations ever. It is one of the largest urban events held outside of the United States.With more than 15 thousand expected, rooms on the island won’t last. Last year (2005) over 15 thousand people attended Cancun for the Memorial Day weekend celebration.At night, party with 4000 beautiful people until the sun comes up with some of the hottest DJs in the United States. With each party offering a different theme every night, ALL YOU CAN DRINK, and a party atmosphere unlike anything you could imagine.
BLACK BIKE WEEK (A.K.A THE ATLANTIC BIKE FESTIVAL)
Place: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Date: May 24-29, 2006
Comments: The Largest Black Bike Festival in the world. Over 300,000 participate in what has become a super bike event for people of color. Black Bike Week is not only the largest black bike festival in the world but its also the largest black beach week event period. Every Memorial Day Weekend ( May 24-May 29, 2006) over 350,000 bikers travel to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina for fun, food, festivities and more. If you love bikes and the people who ride them, you cannot miss this event. The actual event occurs around the Myrtle Beach area.There are tons of parties and events that occur throughout the 5 day weekend. The hotels are jam packed full of revelers. The beaches are swamped, the streets are packed and you can smell the BBQ grilling as many people spend their entire year waiting for this event
URBAN BEACH WEEK - MIAMI MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
Place: Miami,Florida (South Beach)
Date: May 24-29, 2006
Comments: Is a solid mixture of people from all ethnic backgrounds that come togther for weekend celebrations. Are you looking for the most exciting urban beach party in the world? Did you go to the Urban Beach Week on Memorial Day Weekend in Miami last year? If you missed last year's Urban Beach Week 2005 then you missed the HOT stuff! We broke the attendance record when nearly 350,000 people came to Miami and took over the town. The Urban Beach Week is the largest Urban Festival in the world that caters toward the professional Hip Hop Generation from 23 and over. Around 300,000-350,000 participants make the annual trek to South Beach for 4 days full of fun, food, festivities, entertainment, music and more.
SOUL BEACH MUSIC FESTIVAL
Place: Island of Aruba
Date: May 24-29, 2006
Comments: The Soul Beach Music Festival, in Aruba is the event that has everything you want -- great people, warm sun, beautiful beaches, hot parties, and outstanding performances by the best in comedy and soul music.
MERENGUE SOULFEST
Place: Dominican Republic
Date: May 24-29, 2006
Comments: The Merengue Soulfest '06 kicks off the summer season Memorial Day weekend on one of the most sexiest exotic island in the Caribbean, the Dominican Republic. This island has become the target of an elite group of urban professionals and trendsetters. It is a star-studded extravaganza where music, fashion, sports and entertainment come together in picturesgue Puerto Plata. This national event is the most anticipated affair during Memorial Day weekend, with participants from all over the U.S., the UK and Canada.
TOM JOYNER'S FANTASTIC VOYAGE CRUISE
Place: Nassau, Bahamas - Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Date: May 27 - June 3, 2006
Comments: Joyner is planning on seeing you on the 2006 Fantastic Voyage®. Now in its seventh year, the adult-only seven-day, six-night cruise, will set sail once again. Activities include everything from a 'you-won't-believe-it-unless-you-see- it' beach party, a Mardi Gras Party that rivals any Fat Tuesday event, poolside games, Bid Whist, Dominoes and informational, instructional and inspirational seminars.
For details, please visit http://www.blackcruiseweek.com
MONTH OF JUNE 2006
VIBE MUSICFEST
Place: Atlanta, Georgia
Date: June 10 - 11, 2006
Comments: The second annual VibeMusic festival returns to Atlanta. It's patterned after the Essense festival butwith Hip Hop as it's main focus
THE TAKEOVER - JET SKI WEEKEND 2006
Place: Laughlin, NV (Riverside Resort And Casino)
Date: June 1 - 5, 2006
Comments: For the grown and sexy party participant, this event is held on the lake in Laughlin and has been a hidden secret for years. Boat rides, white linen party, jet skis and more.
THE "HOT 97" SUMMER JAM
Place: New York
Date: June ?, 2006
Comments: Popular New York radio station host the most talked about super concert/event of the year. With all the top acts coming to perform under one roof certain suprises always emerge from this one of a kind event.
OCHO RIOS JAZZ FESTIVAL
Place: Ocho Rios Jamaica
Date: June 10-18, 2006
Comments: Ocho Rios brings its brand of jazz on the beautiful islands of Jamaica. The Ocho Rio Jazz Festival gives you the best in entertainment, festivities and culture.
FRIENDS OF FESTIVAL AT SEA
Place: Ocho Rios Jamaica
Date: June 22-27, 2006
Friends of Festival at Sea is heading onshore for a 5 night stay at one of Jamaica's finest 4 Diamond resorts, The Grand Lido Negril. We've contracted the entire property exclusively for the duration of your stay. The Grand Lido Negril is an all-inclusive, all-suite resort that maintains the standard of luxury Friends of Festival at Sea patrons have become accustomed to.
22ND ANNUAL JONES BEACH GREEKFEST
Place: Jones Beach, NY
Date: June 23 - 25, 2006 (Actual beach party Saturday, June 24,2006)
Comments: The 22nd annual Greekfest on Jones Beach is the longest running African American Greek beach party on the nation. Greeks and Non-Greeks come from all over the country for this super party full of concerts, vendors, step shows and more.
SLIM TRAX ISLAND JAM
Place: Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Dates: June 21- 25, 2006
Comments: You Have Never Seen An Island Beach Event Like This Before PlaceThe Slim Trax Island Jam is a weekend full of activities, beach parties, cruises and more that takes place in Runaway Bay, Jamaica. The actual event is centered around 3 different hotel and nearby venues in Runaway Bay, Jamaica and will bring everyone from the U.S. and the nearby caribbean islands for a 4 day weekend full of fun, sun and parties.
B.E.T. 6TH ANNUAL AWARDS SHOW
Place: Los Angeles
Date: June 23 - 27, 2006 (Actual award show Tuesday, June 27,2006)
Comments: The sixth annual B.E.T awards. Pre-party and after parties with the all the top celebrities and musical artist makes this the hottest ticket in town. You voted the #1 awards show & after party.
MONTH OF JULY 2006
ST KITTS MUSIC FESTIVAL
Place: St. Kitts
Date: June 29-July 2, 2006
Comments: For the past decade, St. Kitts has brought nothing but power packed concerts on a island where you can lay back, let your hair down and have fun. It is well established as one of the top summer concerts in the Caribbean offering spectacular local, regional and international talent mixed with the unique Kittitian experience.
ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL
Place: Houston, Tx
Date: June 30-July 3, 2006
Comments: The largest african american family festival in the country. Over 250,000 people attend Houston for a mix of Jazz, R&B, Food, socializing, networking, concerts, speaker series and more. It's the #1 event during the July Holiday weekend.
TASTE OF CHICAGO
Place: Chicago
Date: June 30-July 3, 2006
Comments: Every summer the city of Chicago has an incredible festival. The largest and most used streets are closed downtown. Grant Park, the most visited park in Chicago, is used to hold this event. The people dine on ribs, cheeseburgers, pizza, ice cream, and hundreds of other foods. Over 100 of the city’s most famous restaurants set up shop. Basically the entire city slows down for this event. This is The Taste of Chicago.
ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY BOULE
Place: Detroit, Michigan
Date: July 12 - July 16, 2006
Comments: Alpha Kappa Alpha cultivates and encourages high scholastic and ethical standards; promotes unity and friendship among college women; alleviates problems concerning girls and women; maintains a progressive interest in college life; and serves all mankind through a nucleus of more than 170,000 women in the United States, the Caribbean, Europe, and Africa
AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL
Place: Miami, Florida
Date: July 18-23, 2006
Comments: A celebration and networking party showcasing who's who in the Film Industry.
REGGAE SUMFEST 2006
Date: July 16-22, 2006
Place: Montego Bay, Jamaica
Comments: The Reggae Sumfest is the world’s premier reggae festival which brings the hottest reggae and dancehall artist from all over the world to the reggae capital island of the world. Montego Bay,Jamaica the island’s second city, has been the home of the famed Reggae Sunsplash and is now the permanent home of the Reggae Sumfest festival. The actual concerts will be held at the Catherine Hall Entertainment Complex.
SIGMA GAMMA RHO BOULE
Place: Dallas, Texas
Date: July 19 - July 27, 2006
Comments: Sorority's aim is to enhance the quality of life within the community. Public service, leadership development and education of youth are the hallmark of the organization's programs and activities. Sigma Gamma Rho addresses concerns that impact society educationally, civically, and economically.
ZETA PHI BETA BRAND BOULE
Place: Ft. Lauderdale,Fl
Date: July 20 - July 26, 2006
Comments: Founded January 16, 1920, Zeta began as an idea conceived by five coeds at Howard University in Washington D.C.: Arizona Cleaver, Myrtle Tyler, Viola Tyler, Fannie Pettie and Pearl Neal.These five women, also known as our Five Pearls, dared to depart from the traditional coalitions for black women and sought to establish a new organization predicated on the precepts of Scholarship, Service, Sisterly Love and Finer Womanhood. It was the ideal of the Founders that the Sorority would reach college women in all parts of the country who were sorority minded and desired to follow the founding principles of the organization
ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
Place: Washington, D.C
Date: July 21 - July 30, 2006
Comments: Alpha Phi Alpha chapters were developed at other colleges and universities, many of them historically black institutions, soon after the founding at Cornell. While continuing to stress academic excellence among its members, Alpha also recognized the need to help correct the educational, economic, political, and social injustices faced by African-Americansa
OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY, INC 74th CONCLOVE
Place: Little Rock, AR
Date: July 24 - 28, 2006
Comments: On Friday evening, November 17, 1911, three Howard University undergraduate students, with the assistance of their faculty adviser, gave birth to the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. This event occurred in the office of biology Professor Ernest E. Just, the faculty adviser, in the Science Hall (now known as Thirkield Hall). The three liberal arts students were Edgar A. Love, Oscar J. Cooper and Frank Coleman. From the initials of the Greek phrase meaning "friendship is essential to the soul," the name Omega Psi Phi was derived. The phrase was selected as the motto. Manhood, scholarship, perseverance and uplift were adopted as cardinal principles. A decision was made regarding the design for the pin and emblem, and thus ended the first meeting of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
T.D. JAKES MEGA-FEST
Place: Atlanta, Ga
Date: July 19 - 22, 2006
Comments: T.D. Jakes Presents a family oriented super event. Gospel inspired women super conference, mens super onference. Universoul Circus, Comedy Shows and much more. The first of it's kind.
BLUE AND WHITE WEEKEND
Date: July 9 - 15, 2006
Place: Gainesville, Florida
Comments: GET READY FOR A SUPER SUMMER BLOCK PARTY!!
THE INDIANA BLACK EXPO
Place: Indianapolis, Indiana
Date: July 14-16, 2006
Comments: The largest black expo in the country. More concerts, vendors, special events, college events, speakers and activities than any other expo event.
DELTA SIGMA THETA
Place: Philadelphia, PA
Date: July 27-August 2, 2006
Comments: The Sorority was founded in 1913 by 22 students at Howard University. These young women wanted to use their collective strength to promote academic excellence; to provide scholarships; to provide support to the underserved; educate and stimulate participation in the establishment of positive public policy; and to highlight issues and provide solutions for problems in their communities.
PIP's PALM SPRINGS GETAWAY
Place: Palm Springs, California
Date: July 28-30, 2006
Comments For: Business, Professionals, Networking Groups Ages 26 and up. Are you ready for a fun and exotic type of vacation where you can truly get your party on? Well this will surely be the event for you. This event is catered towards the professional men and women who Desire to take off the ties and put down the brief cases and have a weekend full of surprises such as...Caribbean Carnival Night Aqua Boogie pool splash, Casablanca white linen casino night and much more! If you are an, artist, teacher, lawyer, doctor, business owner or perhaps you would like to network and meet others in the same fields. Make sure you do not miss this event!
GREAT FETE WEEKEND
Date: July 26 - August 1, 2006
Place: Island Of Tobago
Comments: 6 days full of beach parties, music and more
MONTH OF AUGUST 2006
THE TORONTO CARIBANA FESTIVAL
Place: Toronto, Canada
Date: August 4-6, 2006
Comments:The largest festival in North America. Street parade, street parties and an electric atmosphere that brings everyone from around the world to the Toronto hot spot.
REGGAE ON THE RIVER
Place: Piercy, CA
Date: August 4-6, 2006
Comments: The Reggae On The River® Festival... The original, often imitated, never duplicated. Internationally acclaimed as three days of "the best Reggae and World music experience to be found." An annual pilgrimage for thousands each year to reconnect spiritually with friends, groove to the superb musical offerings and relax in the beautiful natural environment of the concert site. Located in Northern California along the Eel River, at French's Camp in Piercy, California. Approximately 200 miles North of San Francisco, 75 miles South of Eureka.
NEGRIL EMANCIPATION/INDEPENDENCE DOUBLE WEEKEND
Place: Negril, Jamaica
Pick Your Dates: Weekend I - Absolute Temptation Isle - July 28-Aug. 1, 2006 - Weekend II - Appleton Treasure Island - Aug. 4-7, 2006 - Weekend III - Double Weekend - July 28-Aug. 7, 2006
Comments: Negril, Jamaica is considered to be the hottest party island in the world. On July 28 - August 7, 2006; Negril will host the two hottest parties of the year on two weekends. You can choose one or you can choose both. The actual events all take place in Negril, Jamaica. There are over 22 parties over two weekends. 20 seperate locations during both weekends. With the beach, the beer, and the bikinis will NEVER get bored.
ANTIGUA CARNIVAL
Place: Antigua
Date: July 29 - August 8, 2006
Comments: The Caribbean's premier summer festival -- Antigua's Carnival -- is celebrated each year during the last week of July and culminates on the first Monday and Tuesday in August.
Come see the beauty that are the Queen of Carnival contestants, listen to the majestic performances from our steelband men, see the awesome talent of the Mr. & Miss Teenage contestants, and of course, come see the calypsonians duke it out for supremacy during the "Mother of all Shows" (The Calypso Monarch Competition).
MTV MUSIC AWARDS
Place: Miami, Florida
Date: ?
Comments:MTV awards brings music artist, celebrities and the hottest parties to Miami
HBCU CLASSIC WEEKEND (Note: This is a Black College Football Weekend Event)
Teams: Edward Waters vs. Johnson C. Smith
Place: Gainesville, Florida
Date: August 25 - 27, 2006
Comments: Each year, thousands of participants arrive in town for the entire weekend for a large celebration and cheer on their favorite black college/university football team. Unless notated, all of the actual football games occur on Saturday.The pre-parties, after-parties, parades, concerts, halftime shows and the actual football game are all apart of the black college football weekend experience. Students, faculty, alumni, family and friends are all encouraged to attend.
ATLANTA LABOR DAY CLASSIC (Note: This is a Black College Football Weekend Event)
Teams: Clark Atlanta vs. Fort Valley State
Place: Atlanta, Ga
Date: August 25 - 27, 2006
Comments: Each year, thousands of participants arrive in town for the entire weekend for a large celebration and cheer on their favorite black college/university football team. Unless notated, all of the actual football games occur on Saturday.The pre-parties, after-parties, parades, concerts, halftime shows and the actual football game are all apart of the black college football weekend experience. Students, faculty, alumni, family and friends are all encouraged to attend.
MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2006
FORD FOOTBALL CLASSIC (Note: This is a Black College Football Weekend Event)
Teams: Delaware State vs. Florida A&M
Place: Detroit, MI
Date: September 1 - 3, 2006
Comments: Each year, thousands of participants arrive in town for the entire weekend for a large celebration and cheer on their favorite black college/university football team. Unless notated, all of the actual football games occur on Saturday.The pre-parties, after-parties, parades, concerts, halftime shows and the actual football game are all apart of the black college football weekend experience. Students, faculty, alumni, family and friends are all encouraged to attend.
CHICAGO FOOTBALL CLASSIC (Note: This is a Black College Football Weekend Event)
Teams: Arkansas-Pine Bluff vs. Miss Valley State
Place: Chicago, Ill
Date: September 1 - 3, 2006
Comments: Each year, thousands of participants arrive in town for the entire weekend for a large celebration and cheer on their favorite black college/university football team. Unless notated, all of the actual football games occur on Saturday.The pre-parties, after-parties, parades, concerts, halftime shows and the actual football game are all apart of the black college football weekend experience. Students, faculty, alumni, family and friends are all encouraged to attend.
VIRGINIA LOTTO LABOR DAY CLASSIC (Note: This is a Black College Football Weekend Event)
Teams: Norfolk State vs. Virginia State
Place: Norfolk ,VA
Date: September 1 - 3, 2006
Comments: Each year, thousands of participants arrive in town for the entire weekend for a large celebration and cheer on their favorite black college/university football team. Unless notated, all of the actual football games occur on Saturday.The pre-parties, after-parties, parades, concerts, halftime shows and the actual football game are all apart of the black college football weekend experience. Students, faculty, alumni, family and friends are all encouraged to attend.
JOHN MERRIT CLASSIC (Note: This is a Black College Football Weekend Event)
Teams: Norfolk State vs. Virginia State
Place: Nashville, TN
Date: September 1 - 3, 2006
Comments: Each year, thousands of participants arrive in town for the entire weekend for a large celebration and cheer on their favorite black college/university football team. Unless notated, all of the actual football games occur on Saturday.The pre-parties, after-parties, parades, concerts, halftime shows and the actual football game are all apart of the black college football weekend experience. SStudents, faculty, alumni, family and friends are all encouraged to attend.
LABOR DAY CLASSIC (Note: This is a Black College Football Weekend Event)
Teams: Prairie View A&M vs. Texas Southern
Place: Houston, Texas
Date: September 1 - 3, 2006
Comments: Each year, thousands of participants arrive in town for the entire weekend for a large celebration and cheer on their favorite black college/university football team. Unless notated, all of the actual football games occur on Saturday.The pre-parties, after-parties, parades, concerts, halftime shows and the actual football game are all apart of the black college football weekend experience. SStudents, faculty, alumni, family and friends are all encouraged to attend.
53rd ANNUAL GATEWAY CLASSIC (Note: This is a Black College Football Weekend Event)
Teams: Southern vs. Bethune-Cookman
Place: Jacksonville, Florida
Date: September 1 - 3, 2006
Comments: Each year, thousands of participants arrive in town for the entire weekend for a large celebration and cheer on their favorite black college/university football team. Unless notated, all of the actual football games occur on Saturday.The pre-parties, after-parties, parades, concerts, halftime shows and the actual football game are all apart of the black college football weekend experience. SStudents, faculty, alumni, family and friends are all encouraged to attend.
PALMETTO CAPITOL CITY CLASSIC (Note: This is a Black College Football Weekend Event)
Teams: Benedict vs. Savannah State
Place: Columbia, SC
Date: September 1 - 3, 2006
Comments: Each year, thousands of participants arrive in town for the entire weekend for a large celebration and cheer on their favorite black college/university football team. Unless notated, all of the actual football games occur on Saturday.The pre-parties, after-parties, parades, concerts, halftime shows and the actual football game are all apart of the black college football weekend experience. Students, faculty, alumni, family and friends are all encouraged to attend.
DAYTON CLASSIC (Note: This is a Black College Football Weekend Event)
Teams: Central State vs. Urbana
Place: Dayton, Ohio
Date: September 1 - 3, 2006
Comments: Each year, thousands of participants arrive in town for the entire weekend for a large celebration and cheer on their favorite black college/university football team. Unless notated, all of the actual football games occur on Saturday.The pre-parties, after-parties, parades, concerts, halftime shows and the actual football game are all apart of the black college football weekend experience. Students, faculty, alumni, family and friends are all encouraged to attend.
8TH DOWN EAST VIKING CLASSIC (Note: This is a Black College Football Weekend Event)
Teams: Elizabeth City State vs. Fayetteville State
Place: Rocky Mount, NC
Date: September 15 - 17, 2006
Comments: Each year, thousands of participants arrive in town for the entire weekend for a large celebration and cheer on their favorite black college/university football team. Unless notated, all of the actual football games occur on Saturday.The pre-parties, after-parties, parades, concerts, halftime shows and the actual football game are all apart of the black college football weekend experience. Students, faculty, alumni, family and friends are all encouraged to attend.
WILLIE GARY CLASSIC (Note: This is a Black College Football Weekend Event)
Teams: Edward Waters vs. Shaw
Place: Jacksonville, FL
Date: September 15 - 17, 2006
Comments: Each year, thousands of participants arrive in town for the entire weekend for a large celebration and cheer on their favorite black college/university football team. Unless notated, all of the actual football games occur on Saturday.The pre-parties, after-parties, parades, concerts, halftime shows and the actual football game are all apart of the black college football weekend experience. Students, faculty, alumni, family and friends are all encouraged to attend.
SOUTHERN HERITAGE CLASSIC (Note: This is a Black College Football Weekend Event)
Teams: Tennessee State vs. Jackson State
Place: Memphis, TN
Date: September 15 - 17, 2006
Comments: Each year, thousands of participants arrive in town for the entire weekend for a large celebration and cheer on their favorite black college/university football team. Unless notated, all of the actual football games occur on Saturday.The pre-parties, after-parties, parades, concerts, halftime shows and the actual football game are all apart of the black college football weekend experience. Students, faculty, alumni, family and friends are all encouraged to attend.
THE CLASSIC (Note: This is a Black College Football Weekend Event)
Teams: Livingstone vs. Bowie State
Place: Charlotte, NC
Date: September 22 - 24, 2006
Comments: Each year, thousands of participants arrive in town for the entire weekend for a large celebration and cheer on their favorite black college/university football team. Unless notated, all of the actual football games occur on Saturday.The pre-parties, after-parties, parades, concerts, halftime shows and the actual football game are all apart of the black college football weekend experience. Students, faculty, alumni, family and friends are all encouraged to attend.
NEW YORK URBAN LEAGUE CLASSIC (Note: This is a Black College Football Weekend Event)
Teams: Morgan State vs. Hampton
Place: East Rutherford, NJ
Date: September 22 - 24, 2006
Comments: Each year, thousands of participants arrive in town for the entire weekend for a large celebration and cheer on their favorite black college/university football team. Unless notated, all of the actual football games occur on Saturday.The pre-parties, after-parties, parades, concerts, halftime shows and the actual football game are all apart of the black college football weekend experience. Students, faculty, alumni, family and friends are all encouraged to attend.
NEW YORK URBAN LEAGUE CLASSIC (Note: This is a Black College Football Weekend Event)
Teams: Morgan State vs. Hampton
Place: East Rutherford, NJ
Date: September 22 - 24, 2006
Comments: Each year, thousands of participants arrive in town for the entire weekend for a large celebration and cheer on their favorite black college/university football team. Unless notated, all of the actual football games occur on Saturday.The pre-parties, after-parties, parades, concerts, halftime shows and the actual football game are all apart of the black college football weekend experience. Students, faculty, alumni, family and friends are all encouraged to attend.
MASONIC BOWL (Note: This is a Black College Football Weekend Event)
Teams: Fayetteville State vs. Saint Paul's
Place: Fayetteville, NC
Date: September 22 - 24, 2006
Comments: Each year, thousands of participants arrive in town for the entire weekend for a large celebration and cheer on their favorite black college/university football team. Unless notated, all of the actual football games occur on Saturday.The pre-parties, after-parties, parades, concerts, halftime shows and the actual football game are all apart of the black college football weekend experience. Students, faculty, alumni, family and friends are all encouraged to attend.
JOE TURNER CLASSIC (Note: This is a Black College Football Weekend Event)
Teams: Savannah State vs. Liberty
Place: Savannah, GA
Date: September 22 - 24, 2006
Comments: Each year, thousands of participants arrive in town for the entire weekend for a large celebration and cheer on their favorite black college/university football team. Unless notated, all of the actual football games occur on Saturday.The pre-parties, after-parties, parades, concerts, halftime shows and the actual football game are all apart of the black college football weekend experience. Students, faculty, alumni, family and friends are all encouraged to attend.
6TH ANNUAL STEEL CITY CLASSIC (Note: This is a Black College Football Weekend Event)
Teams: Miles vs. Stillman
Place: Birmingham, AL
Date: September 22 - 24, 2006 (actual game sunday)
Comments: Each year, thousands of participants arrive in town for the entire weekend for a large celebration and cheer on their favorite black college/university football team. Unless notated, all of the actual football games occur on Saturday.The pre-parties, after-parties, parades, concerts, halftime shows and the actual football game are all apart of the black college football weekend experience. Students, faculty, alumni, family and friends are all encouraged to attend.
6TH ANNUAL PRINCE GEORGES CLASSIC (Note: This is a Black College Football Weekend Event)
Teams: Bowie State vs. NC Central
Place: Bowie, MD
Date: September 29 - Oct. 1, 2006
Comments: Each year, thousands of participants arrive in town for the entire weekend for a large celebration and cheer on their favorite black college/university football team. Unless notated, all of the actual football games occur on Saturday.The pre-parties, after-parties, parades, concerts, halftime shows and the actual football game are all apart of the black college football weekend experience. Students, faculty, alumni, family and friends are all encouraged to attend.
ATLANTA CLASSIC (Note: This is a Black College Football Weekend Event)
Teams: Tennessee State vs. Florida A&M
Place: Atlanta,Ga
Date: September 29 - Oct. 1, 2006
Comments: Each year, thousands of participants arrive in town for the entire weekend for a large celebration and cheer on their favorite black college/university football team. Unless notated, all of the actual football games occur on Saturday.The pre-parties, after-parties, parades, concerts, halftime shows and the actual football game are all apart of the black college football weekend experience. Students, faculty, alumni, family and friends are all encouraged to attend.
13TH ANNUAL GATEWAY CLASSIC (Note: This is a Black College Football Weekend Event)
Teams: Arkansas-Pine Bluff vs. Tuskegee
Place: St. louis, Mo
Date: September 29 - Oct. 1, 2006
Comments: Each year, thousands of participants arrive in town for the entire weekend for a large celebration and cheer on their favorite black college/university football team. Unless notated, all of the actual football games occur on Saturday.The pre-parties, after-parties, parades, concerts, halftime shows and the actual football game are all apart of the black college football weekend experience. Students, faculty, alumni, family and friends are all encouraged to attend.
FISH BOWL CLASSIC (Note: This is a Black College Football Weekend Event)
Teams: Norfolk State vs. NC A&T
Place: Norfolk, Va
Date: September 29 - Oct. 1, 2006
Comments: Each year, thousands of participants arrive in town for the entire weekend for a large celebration and cheer on their favorite black college/university football team. Unless notated, all of the actual football games occur on Saturday.The pre-parties, after-parties, parades, concerts, halftime shows and the actual football game are all apart of the black college football weekend experience. Students, faculty, alumni, family and friends are all encouraged to attend.
STATE FAIR CLASSIC (Note: This is a Black College Football Weekend Event)
Teams: Grambling State vs. Prairie View A&M
Place: Dallas, TX
Date: September 29 - Oct. 1, 2006
Comments: Each year, thousands of participants arrive in town for the entire weekend for a large celebration and cheer on their favorite black college/university football team. Unless notated, all of the actual football games occur on Saturday.The pre-parties, after-parties, parades, concerts, halftime shows and the actual football game are all apart of the black college football weekend experience. Students, faculty, alumni, family and friends are all encouraged to attend.
BERMUDA JAZZ FESTIVAL
Place: Bermuda
Date: ?
Comments:Super weekend full of the world's best Jazz and R&B performing artist.
ALABAMA FOOTWASH FESTIVAL
Place: Hale County, Alabama
Date: September ?, 2006
Comments: Over 100,000 jam pack this unique underground event which is filled with black cultural artifacts as well as fun and interesting activities that represent the African American culture.
MIXSHOW POWER SUMMIT
Place: ?
Date: ?
Comments:The Mixshow Power Summit is the first ever music conference dedicated to the urban and crossover commercial mixshow DJ.
MONTH OF OCTOBER 2006
THE B.E.T HIP HOP AWARDS
Place: Atlanta,Ga
Date: Oct ?
Comments: B.E.T presents its first awards show for hip hop artists.
71ST ANNUAL MOREHOUSE -SKUGEEGEE CLASSIC (Note: This is a Black College Football Weekend Event)
Teams: Morehouse vs. Tuskegee
Place: Columbus, Ga
Date: October 6 - 8, 2006
Comments: Each year, thousands of participants arrive in town for the entire weekend for a large celebration and cheer on their favorite black college/university football team. Unless notated, all of the actual football games occur on Saturday.The pre-parties, after-parties, parades, concerts, halftime shows and the actual football game are all apart of the black college football weekend experience. Students, faculty, alumni, family and friends are all encouraged to attend.
CIRCLE CITY CLASSIC (Note: This is a Black College Football Weekend Event)
Teams: Hampton vs. Central State
Place: Indianapolis, IN
Date: October 6 - 8, 2006
Comments: Each year, thousands of participants arrive in town for the entire weekend for a large celebration and cheer on their favorite black college/university football team. Unless notated, all of the actual football games occur on Saturday.The pre-parties, after-parties, parades, concerts, halftime shows and the actual football game are all apart of the black college football weekend experience. Students, faculty, alumni, family and friends are all encouraged to attend.
GULF COAST CLASSIC (Note: This is a Black College Football Weekend Event)
Teams: Alabama State vs. Jackson State
Place: Mobile, AL
Date: October 6 - 8, 2006
Comments: Each year, thousands of participants arrive in town for the entire weekend for a large celebration and cheer on their favorite black college/university football team. Unless notated, all of the actual football games occur on Saturday.The pre-parties, after-parties, parades, concerts, halftime shows and the actual football game are all apart of the black college football weekend experience. Students, faculty, alumni, family and friends are all encouraged to attend.
DELTA CLASSIC (Note: This is a Black College Football Weekend Event)
Teams: Grambling State vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff
Place: Little Rock, AR
Date: October 13-15, 2006
Comments: Each year, thousands of participants arrive in town for the entire weekend for a large celebration and cheer on their favorite black college/university football team. Unless notated, all of the actual football games occur on Saturday.The pre-parties, after-parties, parades, concerts, halftime shows and the actual football game are all apart of the black college football weekend experience. Students, faculty, alumni, family and friends are all encouraged to attend.
BATTLE OF THE BAY CLASSIC (Note: This is a Black College Football Weekend Event)
Teams: Hampton vs. Norfolk State
Place: Hampton, Va
Date: October 13-15, 2006
Comments: Each year, thousands of participants arrive in town for the entire weekend for a large celebration and cheer on their favorite black college/university football team. Unless notated, all of the actual football games occur on Saturday.The pre-parties, after-parties, parades, concerts, halftime shows and the actual football game are all apart of the black college football weekend experience. Students, faculty, alumni, family and friends are all encouraged to attend.
BATTLE OF THE BAY CLASSIC (Note: This is a Black College Football Weekend Event)
Teams: Hampton vs. Norfolk State
Place: Hampton, Va
Date: October 13-15, 2006
Comments: Each year, thousands of participants arrive in town for the entire weekend for a large celebration and cheer on their favorite black college/university football team. Unless notated, all of the actual football games occur on Saturday.The pre-parties, after-parties, parades, concerts, halftime shows and the actual football game are all apart of the black college football weekend experience. Students, faculty, alumni, family and friends are all encouraged to attend.
14TH ANNUAL CSRA CLASSIC (Note: This is a Black College Football Weekend Event)
Teams: Savannah State vs. Morehouse
Place: Augusta, Ga
Date: October 13-15, 2006
Comments: Each year, thousands of participants arrive in town for the entire weekend for a large celebration and cheer on their favorite black college/university football team. Unless notated, all of the actual football games occur on Saturday.The pre-parties, after-parties, parades, concerts, halftime shows and the actual football game are all apart of the black college football weekend experience. Students, faculty, alumni, family and friends are all encouraged to attend.
NABB BIKERS CLASSIC (Note: This is a Black College Football Weekend Event)
Teams: Tennessee State vs. Tennessee Tech
Place: Nashiville, TN
Date: October 13-15, 2006
Comments: Each year, thousands of participants arrive in town for the entire weekend for a large celebration and cheer on their favorite black college/university football team. Unless notated, all of the actual football games occur on Saturday.The pre-parties, after-parties, parades, concerts, halftime shows and the actual football game are all apart of the black college football weekend experience. Students, faculty, alumni, family and friends are all encouraged to attend.
10TH ANNUAL DOMINICA' WORLD CREOLE MUSIC FESTIVAL
Place: Dominica Island (Island of Dominiais a independent nation, the Commonwealth of Dominica and is not to be confused with the Dominican Republic)
Date: Oct 27 - 29, 2006
Comments: The World Creole Music Festival is now in its tenth year and is one of the region’s premier music festivals, attracting thousands of visitors to The Nature Island of the Caribbean. Located between the French islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique in the Eastern Caribbean, the independent nation of Dominica (pronounced "Dom-in-eek-a") is the largest and most mountainous of the Windward Islands, encompassing an area of nearly 290 square miles.
MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2006
THE VIBE MUSIC AWARDS
Place: ?
Date: ?
Comments: Vibe Magazine offers it's own award show that has become more popular each year.
THE AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS
Place: ?
Date: ?
Comments: Popular award show is considered the one of the top pop award shows in the country.
MONTH OF DECEMBER 2006
THE BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS
Place: ?
Date: Dec ?
Comments: With all the award shows throughout the year, Billboard Magazine's annual award show is the last one and brings out many of the top musical acts of the year.