Black Family Day 2026
May 23, 2026, Noon – 8 p.m.
This is a Free Event.
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Message From the Artist
My name is Djeffterline Jean-Philippe, I draw for fun. Psych major and first year. I really appreciate getting the opportunity to put my art out there especially in the black community where black art isn't as represented. To me, this art piece means community, doing something I like while also serving a purpose.
About
For over 50 years, Black Family Day has been a free annual event in which students and families gather at the Quad in the warm spring air to celebrate Black excellence, empowerment and community at UC Davis.
Throughout the day, speakers and entertainers commemorate the achievements of the Black community and cultivate discussion about contemporary issues. A variety of local vendors offer delicious food and shopping experiences. Organizations and clubs join the festivities to share information and host engaging activities.
All are welcome to community event, so bring the whole family to relax, enjoy good food, dance to joyful music and celebrate the resilience, diversity and openness of Black culture.
If you have any questions, please reach out via our Black Family Day email- [email protected].
55th Annual Black Family Day (2026)
We are coming on our 55th year of Black Family Day! Here's what you can expect:
🍴 Delicious Food Vendors – Enjoy amazing eats from local vendors
🎨 Unique Craft Booths – Shop handmade goods, art, and more
🎪 Interactive Activity Booths – Fun experiences and activities throughout the day
🐂 Mechanical Bull – Pull up and test your skills
🎤 Live Performances – Featuring artists, Live DJ, a Live Band, poets, dancers, and student organizations
👨👩👧 Family Fair – Activities and fun for all ages
🎷 Alumni Wine & Jazz Lounge – A space to relax, reconnect, and vibe with fellow Aggies
✨ Engaging Community Activities – Something for everyone to enjoy
Featured Performer & Entertainment
We’re hyped to announce that Los Angeles artist Bino Rideaux will be pulling up as our featured performer!
In addition, we’re excited to welcome performances from:
- DJ KweKu
- Ladies of Davis
- Afro Vibes
- Daylen Clowers
- Malika Whitworth
- The Honey Steppers
- DZ Grove
- Hayla V
- Says Youth Poetry
- Yana Aaliyah
- The NME Band
Black Family Day 2025
Black Family Day 2025 Photos
Black Family Day 2023
This is an event for community members of all ages. All forms of Blackness are celebrated, and there is no toleration of sexism, homophobia, transphobia or xenophobia.
Parking Information
For those of you driving in, the closest parking lots to the UC Davis Quad are UCD Parking Lot 10, the Quad Parking Structure, and Parking Lots 5 and 5A (on opposite sides of Old Davis Rd just south of Arboretum Dr.) Parking on UC Davis campus is free on weekends.
Black Family Day History
Black Family Day began in the spring of 1970, when the Black Student Union held a barbecue on the Quad — though there were only 100 or so Black students at the time. Over the years, the stage at Black Family Day has featured many legendary performers and speakers (including famed writer and poet Maya Angelou in 1998) celebrating themselves and taking a stand against historical and cultural exclusion on campus.
Questions?
We’re here to help! Are you interested in becoming a Black Family Day vendor or partner? Have a question about the event? For any inquiry, contact [email protected].