Celebrate Black ATX 2026

Saturday, February 28th, 2026 from 9:00am to 11:00pm
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The 5th Annual Celebrate Black ATX honors the history, achievements, and labor of Austin's Black community with a vibrant Block Party Festival featuring a live music performance, DJs, food trucks, a vendor market, and a historical walking tour of East Austin. The tour will highlight landmarks and street art of historic significance and amplify the voices and stories of those from the community. The Block Party will be held directly after the walking tours at Kenny Dorham's Backyard.

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Shifts (7)

1 - 7 of 7 Shifts
ShiftStart TimeEnd TimeAddressDescriptionRegistrants Needed
 
 
Shift 1: Morning of CBA Event Setup9:00am (CT)11:00pm (CT)
1106 E 11th Street
Austin, Texas 78702

This shift involves setting up Kenny Dorham's Backyard. 

  • Tasks:

    • Set up the Welcome Table, Admin table, and Vendor Exhibit areas.

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Shift 2: 10am - 1pm | Welcome Table10:00am (CT)1:00pm (CT)
1106 East 11th Street
Austin, Texas 78702

 

  • Welcome Table Team (2-3 volunteers): Assist with tour check-ins and provide attendees with schedules, sell CBA merch.

  • Tour times: East Austin Walking Tours: 11am
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Shift 3A: 10:45am - 12:45pm | Tour Guide Support11:00am (CT)1:00pm (CT)
1106 East 11th Street
Austin, Texas 78702
Roles:
• Crowd control → Keep groups together & assist tour guides.
• Traffic guides → Ensure safe crossings & smooth flow along the route.
• Check-in support → Assist with directing registered attendees to tour leaders. 
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Shift 3B: 11:00am - 1:00pm | Block Party Setup11:00am (CT)1:00pm (CT)
1106 East 11th Street
Austin, Texas 78702
Kenny Dorham's Backyard

This shift involves setting up Kenny Dorham's Backyard. 

  • Tasks:

    • Arrange tables for Vendor Market, activations, and exhibitors. 

    • Support Vendors/ Art Exhibitors with set up

    • Help food trucks position for service readiness by 12:30 PM.

    • Test sound system and DJ setup.

    • Conduct a final walkthrough by 12:30 PM to ensure all...

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Shift 4: 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Block Party Support1:00pm (CT)3:00pm (CT)
1106 East 11th Street
Austin, Texas 78702

  • Roles:

    • Welcome Table Team: Greet attendees, provide event schedules, and answer questions.

    • Vendor, Activation & Artist Support:

      • Assist 10-12 vendors with setup, attendee flow, and needs.

    • Artist Exhibit Support:

      • Support artists during live demonstrations, manage supplies, and ensure audience safety.

    • Food Truck Area Support: Ensure trash stations are monitored and...

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Shift 5: 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Block Party Support3:00pm (CT)5:00pm (CT)

  • Roles:

    • Welcome Table Team: Greet attendees, provide event schedules, and answer questions.

    • Vendor, Activation & Artist Support:

      • Assist 10-12 vendors with setup, attendee flow, and needs.

    • Artist Exhibit Support:

      • Support artists during live demonstrations, manage supplies, and ensure audience safety.

    • Food Truck Area Support: Ensure trash stations are monitored and...

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Shift 6: 4:45pm - 6:30pm | Event Breakdown & Cleanup4:45pm (CT)6:30pm (CT)
1106 East 11th Street
Austin, Texas 78702

Event Breakdown & Cleanup

  • Tasks:

    • Assist vendors, artists, and practitioners with packing up. Vendors are set to start packing up at 5pm. Artist need to be packed up and out by 6pm. 

    • Clean up all areas, including:

      • Food truck spaces

      • Admin Tent

      • Stage

    • Ensure the venue is left in pristine...

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