San Diego Black Arts + Culture District Music Festival 2025

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The Annual San Diego Black Arts & Culture District Music Festival

  • Saturday, June 28, 2025

  • 12:00 PM 8:00 PM

  • Martin L. King Jr. Park 6401 Skyline DriveSan Diego, CA, 92114 United States (map)

    Schedule

Noon-1:00 PM

Listen to the music of Miki Vale

We welcome back our host Dominic Malone.

1:45 -8:00 PM

Performers take the stage in the following order:

Miki Vale
C.C. Carter
Daneen Wilburn
Lenny “Fuzzy” Rankin
Ben Williams

Activities happening all day:

  • STEAM Tent with Elementary Institute of Science

  • African Artifacts Exhibit presented by S D Mesa Collage

  • Sneak peek SDSAAMFA presents the Augmented Reality (AR) exhibit “We Stand on Their Shoulders”

  • Food Vendors

  • Various Non-Food Vendors

ITEMS THAT ARE ALLOWED

  • Soft-sided coolers

  • Bags under 20”x20”x10”

  • Blankets 6’x 8’ or smaller

  • Picnic Baskets (Food Vendors will be available)

  • Chairs under 34” high

  • Chairs under 30” will have space closer to the stage. Chairs 30-34” high should be set up farthest. No recliners or footrests are allowed. If your chair has a shade cover, it must be left in the down position.

  • Strollers

  • Personal shade canopies are allowed if they do not impede on others.

  • Canes and similar mobility assistance devices like trekking sticks are permitted if there are no metal points protruding from bottom or concealed.

  • Point-and-shoot cameras are permitted but cannot be used to reproduce the event and must not interfere with other fans’ enjoyment of the event. Be present!

  • Medications and prescriptions

  • Over the counter medications are allowed. If you bring prescription medication, please bring a valid photo ID that matches the name printed on your prescription.

ITEMS THAT ARE PROHIBITED

  • Bags larger than 20” x 20” x 10”

  • Cooking grills of any kind

  • Glass containers

  • Hard coolers

  • Umbrellas or beach balls,

  • Un-sealed beverages

  • Alcoholic beverages

  • Plastic straws

  • Illegal substances

  • Firearms

  • Tools including knives, box cutters and Leatherman

  • Pepper spray, mace, or any item that could be used as a weapon

  • Flag poles

  • Professional audio, photography and video equipment (no detachable lenses)

  • Laser pointers

  • Chairs over 35″ high, recliners and chairs with footrest

  • Chairs with roofs and shade covers

  • Pets

  • Selfie sticks

  • Canes and Trekking Sticks with metal points protruding from bottom (or concealed)

  • Drones: Drone operation in San Diego is broadly governed by The Federal USA agency responsible for drone safety, the FAA. Click here for details on FAA USA Drone Laws

EMERGENCY INFORMATION

In the event of an emergency, please follow the directions of the event staff and listen for stage announcements.

IF YOU SEE SOMETHING SAY SOMETHING

If you experience odd behavior or see something you know shouldn’t be somewhere, say something. Report suspicious behavior to any security staff.

SECURITY

If you bring any of the items on the above prohibited items list into the festival, such items will be confiscated and discarded. Under no circumstances will festival management hold any prohibited items for you.

MEDICAL

There is a First Aid Care Station staffed by San Diego Black Nurses Association. It is staffed from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Do not hesitate to visit our medical tent if you need medical attention.

CAMERAS & RECORDING

Professional audio and video equipment are prohibited, as is audio-capturing. Please be courteous when using your cell phone or non-professional camera (no detachable lenses) to take pictures and video. We encourage you to keep cell phone and camera use to a minimum as to not interfere with others’ experiences.

SEATING

The viewing area is uncovered. A limited amount of seating is available on a first come first served. Patrons are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs (30”-34”).

WEATHER

The average temperature in San Diego in June for a typical day ranges from a high of 75°F to a low of 58°F. A light jacket is recommended for the late afternoon.

ADA ACCESSIBILITY

ADA SEATING: The venue is flat, allowing for accessibility in the viewing areas. Additionally, we do offer an area reserved exclusively for our patrons with disabilities. ADA seating is in a roped off area to the side of the sound board. This area is accessible by a paved road from the event entrance. Because space is limited, each disabled patron is allowed one guest to accompany. Seating is not provided in this area so guests should bring lawn chairs.

ADA PARKING: Parking for patrons with disabilities is in lots on Skyline Drive.

OFFICIAL POLICIES

1) All artists, set times and stages are subject to change. All advertised acts have confirmed their appearance at the festival. However, acts are subject to change without notice.

2) Events take place rain or shine. If severe weather becomes a threat and we need to interrupt programming, stage announcements will be made regarding safety procedures. Programming will resume when deemed safe.

3) Please review accepted and prohibited items.

4) Any patron that directly or indirectly interferes with the enjoyment of the event may be asked to leave the venue and may be subject to arrest and prosecution by State/Local Authorities.

5) The event will continue to make every effort to ensure socially responsible behavior to allow all patrons to enjoy the event.

6) The festivals encourage a smoke-free environment and asks that you respect the health of your neighbors at the event and refrain from smoking in any area where it may affect someone else. Smoking is prohibited under all booths and inside buildings. Please find an isolated area if you must smoke and dispose of your butts properly.

7) ADA* recognized service animals trained specifically to assist a person with disabilities at all events. Animals whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animals under the ADA and are not permitted at the festivals. If you have a certified service animal, you will be required to always have your service animal with you. Under the ADA, service animals must be harnessed, leashed or tethered, unless these devices interfere with the service animal’s work or the individual’s disability prevents using these devices.

*Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the definition of “service animal” is limited to a dog (or pony) that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability who is in attendance. The task(s) performed by the dog must be directly related to the person’s disability. Under the ADA, “comfort,” “therapy” or “emotional support animals” do not meet the definition of a service animal. – U.S. Dept. of Justice

OUR SPONSORS

The San Diego Black Arts and Culture Music Festival event is made possible through generous donations including the Prebys Foundation, Cox Communications, The County of San Diego Black Chamber of commerce, County of San Diego, The San Diego African American Museum of Fine Art, The City of San Diego and The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America.

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