26th Annual Bay Area Black Expo | Oakland

The California Black Expo is the largest African-American business and consumer trade show in California. Now in their 26th year in production, the Black Expo is dedicated to showcasing minority businesses through a trade show platform backed by literacy and entertainment.

The Expo provides ultimate exposure for Sponsors and African American businesses, financial institutions, health and wellness companies, city, county & local government agencies, academic institutions, and various community resources from all vocations who are recruiting or have cutting edge products or services to provide that can make a positive impact in the lives of urban community members.

This historic event provides a safe and enjoyable place where patrons, families and friends can be entertained, and share an enjoyable shopping experience while gathering needed information and resources.

26th Annual Bay Area Black Expo
July 22-23, 2017 | 11 am to 5:30 pm
Oakland Alameda County Coliseum, 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland
Tickets: $10 | Free for seniors (65+) and children (0-15)

Event Highlights:

• Over 100 vendors with mouthwatering cuisines from local food vendors like Docs BBQ, the Roasted Corn, the Cacao Milk Bar and more
• Activities for Senior Citizens
• Children’s Zone
• 1st Annual Bay Area Idol Competition at noon on July 22nd
  • 20 Contestants from Dance, Hip Hop, Gospel & R&B genres
  • Judges will include Kenya Autie, Producer and Oscar Autie, Latin Grammy Award winning Engineer from El Cerrito Records; Kenneth Hall from Tack Entertainment Management (more judges to be announced).
• Pastor Lj Jennings & First Lady Karen bring Kingdom Builders to the Black Expo for praise and worship as Pastor LJ Jennings facilitates Sunday Service at noon on Sunday July 23
• Gospel, Jazz and R&B Talent Explosion on Sunday, July 23
• Color televisions given away each day along with vendor discounts and other fantastic prize-giveaways both days