# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Melanin in May® Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: An annual celebration of #BlacknessInBloomAbout this EventAre you ready? The countdown to the 2026 Melanin in May® Festival has officially begun!!!We're back on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at CAFE from 11am until 5pm with the return of the Afrocentric ArtWalk, our food court featuring the 5th Annual Black Owned Food Truck Battle Royale inside the LDC Tax & Accounting, LLC Food Court, and the PMPHASE Vendor Marketplace boasting over 150 Black Owned Vendors!!We're also pleased to announce the performers on this year's Black Onyx Management SoundStage with hosts Tony Styxx and Amber Michelle Harper, with sounds by DJ Boogie Bang!!!This year will feature the sounds of Mula Kkhan, Jai Denise Lee'a Ro, Pinky (Aaron Handley x Courtland Tunstill), BRAVE INC., Power P Bounce & Co., Jet Santiago, Zakiyah Parker and The Trap Orchestra!For more information on all our performers, artists, food trucks, vendors, and so much more, visit our website at https://melanininmay.comhttps://vimeo.com/1176765549  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/77d1e780-52d6-11f1-8938-717214266f57-rimg-w511-h740-dc040605-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/78041b10-52d6-11f1-8938-717214266f57-rimg-w503-h740-dc040504-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/7838bfa0-52d6-11f1-8938-717214266f57-rimg-w503-h740-dc040604-gmir.jpg
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/indianapolis/2026-melanin-in-may-festival/100001988659566296
- **Event Categories**: festivals, entertainment, performances, music, food-drinks, art, food-truck-festivals, countdown
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 2
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 6 hours
  - Location: Far East Side Neighborhood Center
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Indianapolis
- **state**: IN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Far East Side Neighborhood Center
- **lat**: 39.827404
- **long**: -86.0115967
- **full address**: Far East Side Neighborhood Center, 8902 East 38th Street, Indianapolis, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2026 Melanin in May® Festival being held?
  - **A:** 2026 Melanin in May® Festival takes place on Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Far East Side Neighborhood Center, 8902 East 38th Street, Indianapolis, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Melanin in May® Festival?
  - **A:** 2026 Melanin in May® Festival is organized by Naptown Dont Sleep LLC.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 2026 Melanin in May® Festival is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Indianapolis, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 2026 Melanin in May® Festival sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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