Florida Black Excellence Fest 2025


VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena

This summer, experience the culture, power, and passion of the Florida Black Excellence Fest, June 25th through 28th at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena and venues across the city!

🎙 Top 20 Under 40 - The VyStar Top 20 Under 40 Breakfast kicks off the Florida Black Excellence Fest on the morning of June 25th at the Ritz Theater & Museum

🎙 Celebration of Freedom - Experience the soul of our story at the Celebration of Freedom, June 25th at St. Paul AME Church.

🎙 Champion’s Circle Golf Tournament & Clinic - Presented by the Pillars Club, the Champion’s Circle Golf Tournament and Clinic tees off Thursday, June 26th at Brentwood Golf Course!

🎙 The Taste of Excellence - The most flavorful night of the Florida Black Excellence Fest is here — The Taste of Excellence, Friday, June 27th at VyStar Arena’s Suites Corridor.

🎙 The Main Event - Saturday, June 28th — the VyStar Arena transforms for The Main Event of the Florida Black Excellence Fest! From the $11,000 Spades Tournament to Sneaker Con, the Men’s Cave, Greek Village, Beauty Zone, Kids Zone and more — it’s one day of nonstop culture, creativity, and community. Featuring Tyler Lepley, Kaamel Hasaun, VanVan, and Willie Moore Jr.

This is more than a festival — it’s a movement. Get tickets, nominate someone, or become a vendor at FBXFest.com.

Photo: Podbielski, Jean