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Brandon & Jini Bornes
Text: (760) 420-9045
Email: brandon@sandiegoblackfestival.com
North San Diego County Black Festival
Join us for the 5th Annual North San Diego County Black Festival—the biggest celebration of Black culture, business, creativity, and students in North San Diego County. Hosted by the Cultural Festivals Student Committee at El Camino High School, this community celebration takes place during Black History Month and is presented in partnership with the Black Educators and Staff Team (BEST), who will recognize Black students nominated by our community. The festival brings together entrepreneurs, artists, musicians, and community members for an afternoon of empowerment, entertainment, and networking.
Date
Sunday, February 22, 2026
Time
2:00pm - 7:00pm
Location
El Camino High School
400 Rancho Del Oro Dr, Oceanside, CA 92057
Cultural Festivals Student Committee (CFSC)
Thank you to the Cultural Festivals Student Committee at El Camino High School in the Oceanside Unified School District, for hosting this event. All event proceeds and donations support this student organization and help fund future events that highlight and celebrate the many cultures in our community.
Black Educators And Staff Team (BEST)
Thank you to the Black Educators and Staff Team in Oceanside (BEST), who will be leading the student recognition portion of the event—honoring and celebrating local Black students nominated by their community for the positive qualities they show and the good work they do.
For each nomination submitted, the student will receive a personal invitation and a special “Golden Ticket” to attend and receive a Certificate of Recognition during the event.
Students may be nominated from any grade level, including higher education. Students do not need to attend an Oceanside Unified School District school to be nominated or recognized.
Vendors
Active & Pending
Festival Programs
About The Choirs
Experience the powerful sound of Black gospel choirs made up of all ages, coming together in one unforgettable celebration of faith, culture, and community. Their voices will lift your spirit and fill the atmosphere with energy, unity, and soul.
About The Fashion Show
The Black Fashion Show is the grand finale of the Talent Show, a powerful celebration of beauty, style, and Black excellence. Closing the immersive showcase, it brings the story to life on the runway with bold looks and unforgettable presence.
About The Art Gallery
Experience the vibrant creativity of Black exhibitors showcasing their powerful and original artwork at our North San Diego County gallery, celebrating culture, identity, and expression. Also join the Black History Month Art Competition, open to all.
Talent Show
A live, immersive art experience where each artist tells part of a powerful story through music, dance, and multimedia.
About The Marketplace
Celebrate and support our community’s creativity at the Black Marketplace! Discover a powerful lineup of local Black vendors offering everything from handmade art and fashion to soul-stirring food and wellness products. Whether you're shopping or connecting, this is the place to be.
Featured Participants
Faith Chapel SD's Worship Team, Made up of many Talented Black Artists & Creatives, will be Leading the Gospel Hour at our Black History Month Event.
Featuring Artists: Franklin Aytes, Cherri Woods, Azaz McCreary, Tiphaniye Baker, Kamari Tate, Greg Hendricks, Hauhna Hicks, Blane Natneal, Velvet, Lamar Key, Abby Minassie
Dominique Copes
Gospel Hour Soloist
Local Community Member
A dedicated educator, digital learning specialist, and lifelong vocalist with a rich history in choral music. By God’s good grace, she has sung in choirs since elementary school and has performed both alto and tenor parts at McLean Bible Church in Maryland for Easter and Christmas productions. In high school, Dominique was part of the alto section, performed in chorale, and participated in All-County Choir her senior year. Dominique is an Alto and is truly excited to join this event and see how the Lord will be glorified during this celebration.
Max Roman
Opera Singer
Presenting , "Lift Every Voice And Sing
Brandon Bornes
Director Of Vending
Art Exhibitor
Donnavan Johnson- Kurns & Malesha Brown
Talent Show Competition Judges
Dance Crew
The Junkyard Dance Crew have inspired San Diego’s youth through dance since 2004. Their mission blends faith, motivation, and community outreach—empowering the next generation with rhythm, resilience, and purpose.
Wendell "W.B." Williams
Art Gallery Director
Featured Artist
A U.S. Navy veteran and self-taught photorealism artist who uses creativity to navigate PTSD and emotional healing. Together with his partner, he co-founded Cynthia’s Artistic Expressions in Oceanside, a therapeutic art gallery that helps veterans, active duty service members, and the community find release and hope through art.
Yv "Eve" Williams
Neo Soul Singer
A San Diego songstress and mother, a graduate of the School of Creative & Performing Arts and SDSU, who has been singing across styles for over two decades. Under the name FRE3STY13, she shares a music ministry dedicated to reconnecting all beings with their true inner nature, and her presence powerfully reflects real, effective community engagement.
Ghina Perez
Panamanian Congo Dance Team
Coordinator
Leading the newly formed Panamanian Dance Team, proudly sharing Congo, a vibrant Afro-Panamanian dance rooted in resistance, freedom, and joyful expression, with our community. Born and raised in Panama and now calling San Diego home, she is passionate about keeping the music, stories, and Congo dance traditions of her homeland alive while sharing their beauty with others.
The Venue
Spacious indoor & outdoor venue. Onsite parking.
Festival Volunteers
Are you passionate about culture, community, and making a difference? We are excited to invite you to volunteer at the North San Diego County Black Festival, a celebration of Black excellence, creativity, and unity!
Opportunities
Parking Lot Assistance // Water Stations // Check-in and Registration // Vendor Setup and Support // Multimedia Team // Ushers and Crowd Management // Stage and Performance Support // Clean-up Crew // General Event Support
Recent Event Testimonials & Engagement
2021 – North County, Black Interest Meeting – 45 Attendees – Vista, CA
2022 – Black Gallery & Networking – 80 Attendees – Vista, CA
2023 – Black Art Festival Oceanside – 400+ Attendees – Oceanside, CA
2024 – Black Kids Stream Festival – 400+ Attendees – Oceanside, CA
2025 – North County Black Festival – 1000+ Attendees – Oceanside, CA
2026 – North County Black Festival – 800+ currently Registered to Attend or Interested in Participating – Oceanside, CA
Frequently Asked Questions
We exists for the purpose to facilitate and cultivate a cohesive ecosystem of the local black community to inspire, innovate and connect local areas together.
(1) WE CREATE OUR OWN MEDIA | Multimedia and marketing services are in high demand but the cost is beyond the financial means of many in our community. (2) WE CREATE OUR OWN NARRATIVES | We are a black owned organization that creates content for the black community by the black community. (3) WE CREATE OUR OWN NETWORKS | Many cities around the country need help creating better networks within the local black community. So that the local black community can network and celebrate each other. (4) FAMILY FRIENDLY | All our content is family friendly.
We often worry that we don’t have enough resources in our community to go around. When we see someone in our community doing what we do but better, we get a little nervous or intimidated. Instead of using competition to spur on our creativity, teamwork, work ethic and innovation, we become soo overwhelmed with our own fears and insecurities that we gossip, sabotage, or hurt one another. This has happened to many exceptional people in our community. We need to do better and lead by example. Our love for each other needs to be greater than our fear of failure. If we had to simplify into one word what My Black Colorado is about, it would be LOVE! Because Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. When people come in contact with our brand, that’s what I want them to experience. It‘s not an easy aspiration to live up to, but we believe it‘s worth fighting for and it‘s what we need as a community.
About Event Organizer
Hey, I'm Brandon Bornes
I was born and raised in North San Diego County. I'm a California State Champion in the 300-meter hurdles and a former college football player at San Diego State University. I work in education, and I’m a proud husband and father of four. My strengths are in administration and marketing, and I’m passionate about uplifting and inspiring our local Black communities.
We shine brighter together.
You can reach me at brandon@sandiegoblackfestival.com
1 (760) 420-9045