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. This community celebration brings together entrepreneurs, artists, musicians, and community members for an afternoon of empowerment, entertainment, and networking.
Date
To Be Announced
Time
2:00pm - 7:00pm
Location
To Be Announced
2026 Event Photos
https://wegodo.shootproof.com/gallery/5nsdcbf
Event Directors
Brandon & Jini Bornes
Text: (760) 420-9045
Email: brandon@sandiegoblackfestival.com
My Black City / Wegodo (Non Profit 501C3)
EIN: 92-2412713
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.
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.
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.
A live, immersive art experience where each artist tells part of a powerful story through music, dance, and multimedia.
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.
An annual publication that highlights outstanding people, businesses, entrepreneurs, skilled professionals, and social and civic organizations in local Black communities that are doing great work.
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
2021 – North County, Black Interest Meeting – 45 Attendees in Vista, CA
2022 – Black Gallery & Networking – 80 Attendees in Vista, CA
2023 – Black Art Festival Oceanside – 400+ Attendees in Oceanside, CA
2024 – Black Kids Stream Festival – 400+ Attendees in Oceanside, CA
2025 – North County Black Festival – 1000+ Attendees in Oceanside, CA
2026 – North County Black Festival – 1400+ Attendees in Oceanside, CA
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
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
Text at 1 (760) 420-9045