BlacktoberFest

Sat Oct 18 2025 at 12:00 pm to 07:00 pm UTC-07:00

S&S Friendly Ranch | San Diego

SD Melanin
Publisher/HostSD Melanin
BlacktoberFest
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BlacktoberFest: a fall fest for us by us on Black-owned land! R&B, Hip Hop, Afrobeats, food & drink, vendors, line dancing, spades & more.
About this Event

🍂 BlacktoberFest is here.

Blacktober Fest is a fall festival celebrating Black culture, music, food, and community. Experience R&B, Hip Hop, Afrobeats, Black-owned vendors, food trucks, line dancing, games, and more. A vibrant cultural spin on Oktoberfest, For Us By Us.

The Setting: San Diego's oldest and largest Black owned farm, S&S Friendly Ranch.

The Soundtrack: DJs bringing you the best in R&B, Hip Hop, Afrobeats, and diaspora sounds.
The Flavor: Black-owned food serving fall festival favorites.
The Culture: A marketplace of Black creatives and entrepreneurs bringing style, art, and community to the space.
The Vibe: Think the West Coast meets HBCU homecoming energy.

Whether you’re pulling up with your crew or linking with kin, Blacktoberfest is the place to celebrate the season, the culture, and the rhythm that brings us together.

✨ What else to Expect at Blacktoberfest:

• Instagrammable Photo Moments + Special pop ups

• Line dancing, dominoes, spades, + More

Presented by SD Melanin and Kinfolk Fest

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This event is strictly 21+




Upgrade your experience with VIP đź’Ž
  • Priority entry
  • VIP seating + shaded tent
  • VIP cash bar access
  • Welcome gift

Agenda
Line Dancing - where them fans at?! it's time to hit the dance floor
The Art of the Roll - Learn how to roll the perfect J (no flower required)
Dominoes Open Play
Spades Open Play
Black Owned Marketplace
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

S&S Friendly Ranch, 2105 Hollister Street, San Diego, United States

Tickets

USD 17.85 to USD 44.52

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