#CareFreeBlackGirl CookOut Houston
Oct
30
5:00 PM17:00

#CareFreeBlackGirl CookOut Houston

CareFreeBlackGirl CookOut takes Houston, Spooky Edition 
We are a traveling day festival that promotes black femmes in tech, entrepreneurship and the arts !

Meet us at AXEL RAD HOUSTON 

What to expect 

•black femme DJs , performers & host’s 

• Costume Contest 

1st Prize $$$

2nd Prize $$

GAMES - UNO, Head Shoulders Knees & Toes 
•photo activations & activities 

•good vibes

•giveaways

•games 
Free Food 1st Hour 
Food for sale all night 

Night Market

Full Bar 

 What To Bring 

 •Good Vibes 

•comfy clothes  

•please come early to experience the full event
Friends 
Yes, this event is open to Afrotech Attendees and humans of  all ages, races and genders! We invite you to celebrate black womanhood. 

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#CareFreeBlackGirl CookOut Savannah
Sep
14
2:00 PM14:00

#CareFreeBlackGirl CookOut Savannah

SAV, we’ve missed y’all! CareFreeBlackGirl is back and bringing a full weekend of connection, celebration, and our signature CookOut experience.

This year, we’re doing more than just a mini festival—we’re curating a full lineup of events designed to bring our community together and celebrate black joy the carefree way. We have event for the girls, guys and the whole crew

 
WEEKEND LINEUP:

Friday 9/12

Down By The River Dinner Party
Time: 6:30 PM – 10 PM
An intimate evening with good vibes, conversation, and great food.

enjoy a seated dinner or a la carte while enjoying some great music with good people

ATTIRE- CareFree & Fun  

10pm-12 

rap cypher + kickback 

Location - 1190 King George Boulevard, Suite 7A, Savannah, Georgia 31419, United States

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Saturday 9/13

The CFBG Squad will have a picnic with snacks and games

location TBA 

NINE TWELVE Concert

Clay Hodges, QUANNA, & More

Featuring Some of Savannah's upcoming talent & music 

 8pm-12am

Location - The Stables - 7 Rathborne Dr.  Savannah, Georgia

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Sunday – 9/14

CareFreeBlackGirl CookOut 
Time: 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The main event—a mini day festival celebrating Black femmes through music, art, food, and culture. All adults are invited to attend. 

Location: Eden Supper Club (Yard)
We’re switching up the vibe this year to give our pote family the best experience yet.

 
WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE COOKOUT:

Black women DJs, performers, and hosts
A curated marketplace of vendors

Creative installations and interactive activations
Games like Uno, Spades, Jenga, and more
Free food during the first hour
Food and drinks available for purchase all day
Giveaways and surprises throughout the event

Free Food 1pm-2pm

Free Oysters/ Seafood -7pm-8pm

 
WHAT TO BRING:

Good energy and an open mind
Comfortable clothes and shoes
Cash or card for food and the market
Please arrive early to enjoy all the free activities and experiences happening throughout the day.

Note: This is an adult-centered event. Children under 13 may attend for free but must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

  Swag bag items are sponsored by AFAM beauty and will feature products by Hawaiian Silky , Queen Helene and more


RSVP today and get ready for a weekend of food, games, melanin, and community.
#CareFreeBlackGirlCookOut

Be sure to check the address for each event- LOCATIONS VARY

Looking to Vend? Apply Here 

 

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twitter @cfbgpod

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CareFreeBlackGirl CookOut Chicago
Aug
30
2:00 PM14:00

CareFreeBlackGirl CookOut Chicago

It’s time to let your hair down, feel the vibes, and live your best carefree life! We’re bringing you the hottest artists, fire DJs, and events where the turn-up is guaranteed.

The #CareFreeBlackGirl squad is coming to Chicago!

the cookout is an interactive day event that celebrates black women & femmes in a fun and carefree enviroment. We're bringing you even more fun with our homies from Recess pulling up for an adult field day.

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#CareFreeBlackGirl Fest Brooklyn
Jul
19
1:00 PM13:00

#CareFreeBlackGirl Fest Brooklyn

CareFreeBlackGirl CookOut – Brooklyn 2025 
Date: Saturday, July 19th
Time: 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Sunset Park Rooftop, 14B 53rd St, 3rd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11232

We’re back where it all began—NYC—for the 9th Annual CareFreeBlackGirl CookOut! This year, we’re leveling up with a full festival-style experience that celebrates Black femmes through music, art, wellness, and community.

Get ready for a day full of connection, creativity, and carefree energy.

 What To Expect:
 Over 50 vendors in our curated Black femme vendor market
 A full lineup of Black femme artists, DJs, and speakers

Full Bar & Food Vendors 

Activites Included w Ticket
 Nails by Keiko
Not A Bad Life Wellness Station
Melanated Mask experience
 Crochet Workshop with Minnie
 Hair Touchups by Luxe Mone
Cumbe Dance workshop
Supple Skin beauty station
 Over 40 Double Dutch Club bringing the fun!

 Plus: free creative activities, giveaways, and community workshops all day long.

What To Bring:
• Your friends
• Good vibes only
• Cash for vendors & food
• Comfy clothes (you will dance!)

This isn’t just a cookout—it’s a safe space and a movement celebrating Black femmes in full color.

See you on the rooftop!


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CareFree Kiki
Jun
14
2:00 PM14:00

CareFree Kiki

We Know, We Know… 
Y’all are used to the mini-ball happening right after the cookout every year — but this time, we’re switching things up!

Since the CareFreeBlackGirl Cookout has turned into a full-on festival in July, we decided to give the Kiki Ball its own special moment. So mark your calendars and come turn up with us at:

Carefree Kiki – a day party, pop-up, and mini-ball to celebrate Pride!

 Expect a day full of vibes, with:
 Cash prize mini-ball categories
 A curated vendor pop-up
 Two floors of music and energy
 A sunny outdoor patio to dance, vibe, and connect

Tickets are just $10 – come show up and show out!

Let’s celebrate Pride the carefree way. 

Mini Ball 6pm-8Pm

Catergories (Just bring it) 

Best Dressed $

Face $

Comm Vs Comm -$$

OTA Runway- $$

Shake Da A$$ vs Wine -$$

OTA Performance -$$

FF Performance -$$$

Come Kiki with carefree!

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#CareFreeBlackGirl CookOut Philly
May
25
2:00 PM14:00

#CareFreeBlackGirl CookOut Philly

The CareFreeBlackGirl Cookout is a vibrant, traveling festival celebrating Black women through music, art, and community. This day-long experience blends live performances, wellness activities, and vendor markets, creating a safe and joyful space for carefree Black girls to connect and thrive.

What To Expect:

Live Music by black femmes Free food 1st hour

Crochet Workshop. Activities

Vendor Market Food & Drinks For Sale

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CareFreeBlackGirl CookOut DC
May
10
2:00 PM14:00

CareFreeBlackGirl CookOut DC 

Join us May 10th
#CareFreeBlackGirl CookOut
an interactive day festival that promotes black women and showcases  entrepreneurship, beauty and the arts ! 
Location : 
Time - 2pm - 8pm 
what to expect 
•black women DJs , performers & host's 
•vendor market 
•games ( UNO - Double Dutch- Red,Light, Green, Light- Dance Contests ) 
•wellness activities 
•giveaways
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#CareFreeBlackGirl CookOut SXSW
Mar
13
to Mar 14

#CareFreeBlackGirl CookOut SXSW

#CareFreeBlackGirl is a lifestyle brand that creates platforms for black women and femmes in art, tech and entrepreneurial spaces. This March kicks off tour and We're back in Austin for our dopest event yet! This year we bring you talent from all over the country for #CareFreeBlackGirl CookOut SXSW. Add us to your schedule and get ready.

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The Grand Ghana Celebration Retreat: New Year's Eve 2025
Dec
27
to Jan 3

The Grand Ghana Celebration Retreat: New Year's Eve 2025

“Come along with Care Free Black Gril as we travel, to Ghana, West Africa for a life-changing mission-filled retreat.”
— Care Free Black Girl

Ghana is filled with many hidden gems of natural beauty, cultural events, iconic historical places, and endless organic culinary stall that you will never get enough of exploring.

The Grand Ghana Celebration Retreat is designed for travelers to experience a fun, challenging, and cultural adventures to Ghana’s best destinations while indulge in activities to connect you with our Black ancestors and feel the emotion of their authentic, heroic, and heartbreaking stories

You can add this for your Premium Experience in Ghana!

itinerary

packages

Book the Ghana celebration with a deposit

$499

DEPOSIT PER PERSON WITHOUT AIRFARE

What is the best way to pay for insurance to cover my trip?

You can purchase the level of insurance you are most comfortable with by purchasing directly with our partners at Travelex Insurance.

Reserve this retreat with FULL PAYMENT as low as $2,499 per person Non-refundable Room deposit from now until October 31, 2024, or until rooms last. Full Payments/final Payments for the Retreat are due October 31, 2024, paid directly via Luxotic Retreats invoice. Late payments are subject to late fees or cancellations. Payment plans are available.

visa requirement

Click here to check The Grand Ghana Visa Requirements which includes information about the Visa Checklist and Fees

yellow fever vaccine

Everyone who visits Ghana is required to prove their Yellow Fever Vaccination upon arrival in Ghana. This requirement applies to anyone over nine months of age.

Required Immunizations for Ghana Travel: Yellow Fever Vaccine. By law, anyone entering Ghana must be able to produce proof of their yellow fever vaccination. UH Roe Green Center for Travel Medicine will provide you with an official certificate of vaccination.

It is recommended the vaccine be given 4-6 weeks prior to travel.

Advanced planning is required for obtaining the vaccine as there is currently a limited supply of yellow fever vaccine throughout the United States. Here is a link to identify a location near you - https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/yellow-fever-vaccination-clinics/search

You can click here to look for clinics that provide Yellow Fever Vaccination in your states/areas. You should get the Yellow Fever vaccine to prevent malaria when you're visiting Ghana. To get full information about travel health notices in Ghana, you can view this website. You can click here to learn about Yellow Fever Vaccination FAQs

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Jul
27
2:00 PM14:00

#CareFreeBlackGirl CookOut D.C

Link up for with the #CareFreeBlackGirl Squad in the Corner Stone D.C. for a day of food, live music and fun. Come celebrate black women & femmes. This event is open to all. Grab a ticket to join the fun!

what to expect

•Black women DJs , performers & host

•vendors

•GAMES

•health & wellness ACTIVITY

•good vibes

•giveaways

What To Bring

•Good Vibes

•comfy clothes

RSVP & GET READY !

FOOD . GAMES. MELANIN

Instagram @carefreeblackgirlinc

twitter @cfbgpod

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Jul
5
5:00 PM17:00

#CareFreeBlackGirl CookOut New Orleans

The gworls are headed to New Orleans for Essence Fest weekend. Stop by and party with us while watching the WNBA game! Plus win some prizes and enjoy happy hour all night
Party  -5pm-11pm
What to expect
•black women DJs , performers & host's
•vendors
•WNBA trivia for prizes
•WNBA coloring station
•good vibes
•giveaways & door prizes
What To Bring
•Good Vibes
•comfy clothes
a couple dollars for vendors & bar
RSVP & GET READY !
FOOD . GAMES. MELANIN
Instagram @carefreeblackgirlinc
twitter @cfbgpod
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May
25
1:00 PM13:00

#CareFreeBlackGirl Cookout Philly

Join us May 25th for #CareFreeBlackGirl CookOut ! Philly we’re at the farm for an interactive day festival that promotes black women empowerment, entrepreneurship and the

CareFreeBlackGirl CookOut !

Location : Urban Creators Farm

**Time - 1pm - 7 pm **

**what to expect **

**•black women DJs , performers & host **

**•vendors **

**•beauty bar - hair touchups, makeup **

•uno tournament

crochet workshop

plant potting workshop

Journal Making

**What To Bring **

**•blanket or small chair **

**•Good Vibes **

**•comfy clothes **

RSVP & GET READY ! No Outside FOOD or DRINKS

**FOOD . GAMES. MELANIN **

**Instagram @carefreeblackgirlinc **

twitter @cfbgpod

**This event will have security **

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Mar
15
to Mar 16

CareFreeBlackGirl SXSW

#CareFreeBlackGirl is a lifestyle brand that creates platforms for black women and femmes in art, tech and entrepreneurial spaces. This March kicks off tour and We're back in Austin for our dopest event yet! This year we bring you talent from all over the country for #CareFreeBlackGirl CookOut SXSW.

What to EXPECT::

•Black women & femme DJs , performers & host **

•vendors

•mini facials

Free Swag From Mad Hippie

•hair touchups

•food

•giveaways

Stay tuned for more partnerships and special announcements.

FREE ENTRY WITH SXSW BADGE & Wristband * SWAG SOLD SEPARATELY

Sponsored By:

**MadHippie **

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Mar
2
to Mar 3

CareFreeBlackGirl Extravaganza

Celebrate black womanhood at the CareFreeBlackGirl art show during Women’s History Month! Join us at The Bakery for an evening dedicated to honoring the creativity, resilience, and power of black women and femmes through art, performances, and vendors.

 

Explore a curated selection of art showcasing the unique experiences and perspectives of black women. From bold paintings to intricate sculptures, each piece invites reflection on themes of identity and empowerment.

 

Celebrate black womanhood at the CareFreeBlackGirl Extravaganza during Women’s History Month! Join us at Rubuland for an evening dedicated to honoring the creativity, resilience, and power of black women and femmes through art, performances, and vendors.

Enjoy lives performances by black women & femmes, live dj sets sure to get you vibin, plus a vendor market and cute activities for everyone . Think CareFreeBlackGirl cookout but inside.

Music By FlwrShrk & More TBA

Hosted By QUANNA

Time: 6pm until late

Full Bar + Food For Sale +

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