2026 Hey Cousin Culture Fest

Hey Cuz! The 4th annual Hey Cousin Culture Fest: Celebrating Black Joy @ The Plaza will feature art, apparel, authors, crafts, non-profit, community organizations, and a variety of food vendors.

All will be entertained by performances from local artists and dance teams, and a DJ spinning all day! Stay tuned as performances are confirmed, a line-up will be announced.

This is a FREE to attend, community event, open to everyone!

Are you interested in being a vendor? We are currently accepting three types of vendors until they reach capacity:

• Non- Profit: 10x10 | $150 per booth | Max size - 10x10
• Apparel/ Accessories/ Arts/ Crafts: 10x10 | $225 per booth | Max size - 10x20
• Food/Beverage: 10x15 | $325 per booth | Max size - 10x30

All food/beverage vendors need to apply for a temporary food service license unless they have a current Montgomery County Food Truck License. The application can be found using the link below. It is the responsibility of the vendor to submit the license application by the deadlines listed on the site. NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN FOR FAILURE TO OBTAIN YOUR TEMPORARY FOOD PERMIT LICENSE.

Payment is for vendor space ONLY: tent, table, chair, racks, stands, etc. must be provided by the vendor.

Want to sponsor? We have four sponsorship levels. Email us at [email protected] for packages and more information.

The Hey Cousin Culture Fest is organized by Diggin Her Roots Boutique and Janae Danielle Consulting & Design.

Leeand Diggs-Alcide and Janae Johnson, the Founders and Organizing Cousins of the Hey Cousin Culture Fest.

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