CAREFREEBLACKGIRL SXSW OFFICIAL SHOWCASE

8 Years of CareFreeBlackGirl in Austin

Each year, CareFreeBlackGirl is invited back to South by Southwest (SXSW) to host our Black Femme Stage, and this year we’re celebrating 8 years of curating in Austin, Texas.

This March kicks off our national tour, and we’re excited to bring CareFreeBlackGirl back to Austin with talent from all over the country.

Expect a full day of Black women and femme DJs, performers, hosts, vendors, activities, giveaways, and good energy.

This event is open to all music and performance art lovers.

Badge holders receive priority entry, but all are welcome to join the fun.

What to Expect

• Black women & femme DJs, performers, and hosts from across the country

• Vendors

• Activities and activations

• Giveaways

• Tacos available for purchase at the venue

Entry

FREE ENTRY WITH SXSW BADGE + CAREFREEBLACKGIRL WRISTBAND

Grab your CareFreeBlackGirl swag to support the movement and our national tour.

Add your email to stay in the loop and be the first to know about our official lineup, event updates, and upcoming CareFreeBlackGirl tour stops.

8 years in Austin.
Black women. Black femmes. Black joy.
The legacy continues.

#CareFreeBlackGirl CookOut DC

CareFreeBlackGirl Cookout
 A Celebration of Black Femme Joy
Get ready for an immersive day festival experience where culture, community, and carefree vibes collide. This month, we're bringing the heat with our signature Cookout a celebration of Black femmes in all their power, style, and brilliance.

Location:  TBA
WASHINGTON DC 20032
Time: 2pm - 8pm 

What to Expect
All-Black Women Lineup: DJs, performers, and hosts that bring the energy
Local Vendors: Shop Black, femme, and community-owned
Creative Activations
Giveaways + Good Vibes: Because we don’t do boring
Games, Food, and Freedom: Expect a full experience curated with love
Free Food for the First Hour w/ Paid Tickets: Come early!

 Activitions included with your ticket :

TBA

What to Bring
Your full self
Comfy fits
An open heart and a whole lot of joy

 
RSVP now and get ready to turn up with the tribe.

MUSIC. CULTURE. MELANIN MAGIC.

All are welcome all ages, races, and genders.
Please note: this is an adult-focused experience. Children under 13 are free but must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

 
 Please Note
No refunds unless event is canceled or postponed

Instagram @carefreeblackgirlinc_

 
This isn’t just a cookout, it’s a movement.
The CareFreeBlackGirl CookOut is a safe space for Black femmes and allies to celebrate in full color. Come for the vibes, leave with community.

#CareFreeBlackGirl CookOut Philly

The gworls are back in Philly for CareFreeBlackGirl cookout May 23rd. Join us for a day of food, games and melanin as of celebrating black women with live entertainment, activities and a vendor market. This event is open to all. Tickets Available Now.

PHILLY!!!!!

We’re back for another unforgettable day of community, music, and celebration. The CareFreeBlackGirl CookOut is returning to Philadelphia this May for a full-day experience centered on Black femme joy, creativity, and connection.

Join us for a day of live music, DJs, art, food, and good energy as we continue our mission to amplify and uplift Black women and femmes in every form.

DATE SUNDAY: MAY 23rd

TIME: 3pm-9pm 

LOCATION: ONE ART PHILLY 

Entrance - Lions Gate 5150 Warren St

What To Expect
A curated Black femme vendor market
Performances by emerging Black femme artists and DJs
Food and drink from local favorites
Games, giveaways, and creative workshops
A lively and welcoming community atmosphere

Included With Your Ticket
All-day access to the event and programming
Workshops and creative activations
Entry to the vendor and food market

What To Bring
Your crew and positive energy
Cash or card for vendors and food
Comfortable clothing for dancing and enjoying the day

Please Read Q&A

CareFreeBlackGirl CookOut NYC 2027

The Legacy Continues.

Join us for the CareFreeBlackGirl CookOut in Brooklyn for a day of live music, food, community, and carefree energy as we celebrate the beauty, power, and joy of Black women and femmes.

We’re bringing the CookOut back to where it all began for another day of music, art, creativity, wellness, and community. Expect DJs, live performances, a curated vendor market, creative activities, games, and nonstop good energy.

Date: June 12, 2027
Location: Lincoln Terrace Park
Brooklyn, NY

What To Expect

• Live music, DJs, and performances

• A curated Black femme vendor market

• Creative workshops and activities

• Games, giveaways, and interactive experiences

• Food, community, and carefree vibes

Free Food

Paid ticket holders will receive access to FREE FOOD during the first hour of the event, while supplies last.

Included With Your Ticket

• Access to performances and programming

• Entry to workshops and activities

• Full-day access to the vendor market

• Free food during the first hour, while supplies last

• Surprise pop-up experiences

What To Bring

• Your crew and your carefree spirit

• Cash or card for food and vendors

• Comfortable clothes—you will dance!

• A reusable water bottle

• An open mind and good energy

Please Note

This event is open to the public.

Free RSVP and paid ticket options are available. Paid tickets will receive priority access to activities.

Come Early to Sign Up for Nails,Massages, Etc

Updates will be shared with ticket holders via email and on our social media platforms.

No refunds unless the event is canceled.

The Legacy Continues

The CareFreeBlackGirl CookOut is more than a day in the park. It’s a space created for Black women and femmes to connect, celebrate, create, and experience joy together.

Come for the vibes.
Support Black creatives and small businesses.
Leave with community.

See you in Brooklyn.

#CareFreeBlackGirl Picnic Savannah

SAV, celebrate 912 Day with CareFreeBlackGirl, Join us for a Day of connection, celebration, and our signature picnic experience. 

 
WHAT TO EXPECT: 

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
Feel free to bring your own 
Giveaways and surprises throughout the event

Free Food 1pm-2pm

 
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.

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

Instagram @carefreeblackgirlinc 

twitter @cfbgpod

#CareFreeBlackGirl CookOut Chicago

CareFreeBlackGirl Cookout , A Celebration of Black Femme Joy

Get ready for a picnic meets cousin cookout where culture, community, and carefree vibes collide.

 Let’s have some fun! The squad will be headed your way! Join us for a day of food, games, melanin. Bring a blanket & your homies 

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. 

Everyone is welcome to join the fun!

Location :  TBA

 What to expect:: 

•black women DJs , performers & host’s 

•vendors 

• Creative activities 
•Free lite bites 1st hour (paid ticket holders) 

•Good vibes

•Giveaways

•Games

UNO - Double Dutch - Red Light, Green Light 

ACTIVITIES

Wellness Activites 

& More  

What To Bring 

•Blanket 

•Good Vibes 

•comfy clothes 

This is an adult focused event.

Kids under 13 do not need a ticket but must be with an adult at all times

RSVP & GET READY !

FOOD . GAMES. MELANIN  
 Please Note

Updates will be shared with all ticket holders via email and social media. Paid tickets include activities and food. This event is open to the public. No refunds unless the event is canceled.

Instagram @carefreeblackgirlinc_

twitter @cfbgpod 

 
This isn’t just a cookout—it’s a movement.
The CareFreeBlackGirl CookOut is a safe space for Black femmes and allies to celebrate in full color. Come for the vibes, leave with community.

Kick Off AfroTech Week with CareFreeBlackGirl's Music Monday Mixer

What better way to start AfroTech Week than with great music, good people, and even better vibes?

Join CareFreeBlackGirl for our Music Monday Mixer, the official kickoff to an exciting week of connection, culture, and community.

Whether you're in town for AfroTech or you're a local looking to meet incredible people, this is your chance to unwind before the week begins.

Expect:
✨ Black Femme DJs, Hosts and Performers
✨ Happy hour specials 5pm-9pm
✨ Interactive games
✨ Networking with entrepreneurs, creatives, founders, and tech professionals
✨ A night of music meets tech
✨ Plenty of opportunities to relax, recharge, and have fun

At CareFreeBlackGirl, we believe networking doesn't have to feel like work. Our events are designed to create authentic connections where conversations flow naturally and community comes first.

So grab a friend, bring your business cards (or your Instagram handle), and kick off AfroTech Week with us.

Come for the music.
Stay for the community.

We can't wait to celebrate with you!

SAVE THE DATE