Beats & Blankets: HBCU Block Party
About this Event
🎓 Beats & Blankets: HBCU Block Party
Get ready for an afternoon of music, culture, and good vibes at the Beats & Blankets: HBCU Block Party! Whether you're an HBCU alum, a current student, or have never attended an HBCU, everyone is welcome. This event is about bringing people together through music, culture, and a laid-back outdoor experience.
📅 Saturday, August 22, 2026
🕓 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 The Omegas of Charlotte
3301 Statesville Ave.
Charlotte, NC
🎧 Music by DJ Kayoh & DJ CP The Peoples Champ
We'll be taking over the front parking lot of the fraternity house with music, food, vendors, games, and plenty of room to kick back.
🧊 BYOC – Bring Your Own Cooler! Pack your favorite drinks and snacks, bring your crew, and make yourself at home.
⛺ Bring Your Own Tent! We'll have a designated tent setup area so everyone can stay organized and enjoy the event without tents scattered throughout the venue. Feel free to bring lawn chairs and blankets too.
Here's what you can expect:
🎶 Live DJs all afternoon
🌮 Food trucks
🛍️ Local vendors
🎯 Yard games
🍧 Frozen treats
🔥 Great music and even better energy
Interested in becoming a vendor? Register here:
👉 https://form.jotform.com/262025136807049
Event Guidelines
✅ 21+ to attend (30+ crowd encouraged)
✅ Bring your own cooler, tent, lawn chairs, and blankets.
🚫 No children.
🚫 No outside alcohol is permitted inside the fraternity house. All alcoholic beverages must remain outside in the event area/parking lot.
🚫 No outside speakers or DJ equipment.
🗑️ Please help keep the venue clean by using the trash containers provided.
👮 Security will be on site throughout the event.
Whether you're representing your favorite HBCU or just looking for a Saturday with great music and good people, this is the place to be. Grab your cooler, claim your spot in the tent area, and come enjoy one of Charlotte's best outdoor day parties. We'll see you on August 22! 🎉
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 12.51 to USD 81.88
