We are a small festival that relies on performing arts grants, partnerships with local businesses and the City of Las Cruces, and donations from supporters like you! Every bit counts towards booking amazing local and out-of-state Black American music and Jazz musicians, reserving venues, and keeping the entire festival free for the Las Cruces community. More information below.

If you’d like to help make the festival happen, but don’t have the means to contribute financially, consider volunteering! We always need help with photography, videography, promotion, sound, setup/takedown, and transporting specialized equipment. Any bit of help goes a long way! If you’re interested, go to the contacts page.

All festival events are free of charge— please encourage anyone you can to participate! We would love to see you and all of your loved ones celebrate amazing performances with us.