Here, at the ABC Travel Greenbook, we are committed to helping Black travelers KINnecct with culture, community, and heritage no matter where they are in the world. As the #1 digital resource connecting destinations to Black travelers and the African Diaspora globally, we prioritize your safety and empowerment as you explore new places. Whether you’re planning your next getaway or looking to experience the richness of Black culture in your own city, we’ve compiled a list of exciting events happening this October that you won’t want to miss.
From food and music festivals to cultural celebrations and historical reflections, these gatherings offer opportunities to engage, celebrate, and elevate Black experiences worldwide.
Here are the top Black events happening around the world this October:
October 2024 Black Events
London Black History Month – October 1-31, London, UK
KC Black Feast Week – October 1-14, Kansas City, MO
Black Art Week at the MOAD – October 1-6, San Francisco, CA
Afro Ecuadorean Day – October 2, Ecuador
African Food Fest – October 3, Bremen, Germany
Locnificent Fest – October 3, Brooklyn, NY
Bay Haven Food and Wine Festival – October 3-6, Charlotte, NC
Spice and Beats – October 5, Atlanta Georgia
Black-Owned Wine and Spirits Fest – October 5, Washington, DC
Omo Naija Fest – October 5, Philadelphia, PA
National Fried Chicken Festival – October 5-6, New Orleans, LA
Afro Rose – October 6, Washington, DC
Fashion and Polo Classic – October 8-10, Atlanta, GA
Black Travel Summit – October 10-13, Miami, FL
New England Noir – October 11-13, South Hampton, MA
DC Soulfull Vegan Festival – October 13, Washington, DC
Culinary Creatives Conference – October 13, New York, NY
Afros and Audios Podcast Festival – October 16-18, Baltimore, MD
Black Travel Expo – October 17-20, Atlanta, GA
NOLA Funk Festival – October 18-20, New Orleans, LA
Houston Black Heritage Festival– October 19, Houston, TX
Taste of Soul – October 19, Los Angeles, CA
Black on the Block DC – October 20, Washington, DC
Barbados Food and Rum Festival – October 24-27, Barbados
Treme Fall Festival – October 25-27, New Orleans, LA
NOLA Reggae Fest – October 25-27, New Orleans, LA
Black on the Block Texas – October 27, Texas
Abissa Festival – October 24-November 3, Ivory Coast
Festival Kreol – October, Seychelles
These curated events offer Black travelers the opportunity to dive into local communities, support Black-owned businesses, and experience the beauty of Black culture worldwide. Whether you’re planning to attend a soulful vegan fest in Washington, DC, or indulge in the culinary delights of the Barbados Food and Rum Festival, we’ve got you covered. Stay connected with the ABC Travel Greenbook app to discover even more events that celebrate and uplift the global Black community. Explore, KINnecct, and travel with confidence!
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