October 9-11, 2026

October 9-11, 2026

save the date!

october 9-11, 2026

Our mission is to create and maintain an intimate space where black people can celebrate and explore our contributions and participation in the folkways of this land, including music, plant medicine, and other outdoor related activities.

Group photo from BFF 2025

A 3-day, 2-night celebration of Black folk music, storytelling, and earth traditions.

Capoeira

gratitude to our sponsors! * your name, business, organization goes here *

gratitude to our sponsors! * your name, business, organization goes here *

EXPLORE

featured musicians & Artisans

* Justin golden * Samaria Marley * Priyah Bhagat

* Justin golden * Samaria Marley * Priyah Bhagat

explore

earthcraft sessions

* plant medicine * bushcraft * doll + jewelery making * capoeira

* plant medicine * bushcraft * doll + jewelery making * capoeira

join us under the stars for a weekend centered in the richness of Black folk music traditions where songs, stories, and ancestral skills come alive by the fire.

meet the team

This gathering is brought to you by a circle of kindred spirits.

your hosts are:

Lucretia and Khalid of Off Gridish Homestead homesteaders offering herbs and arts

Aasha and Mike of the Ungrid Project advocates for inclusive and affirming outdoor spaces

Nicole of LateBloomer1111 mom of two under 6 living travel adventures in Peach the bus

James, The Ethnic Explorer highlighting hidden historical gems and bushcraft skills

A Black woman sits with plants on her off grid homestead

DAra, ablackgirlinthewoods, is a land steward, writer and naturalist, living and loving on the land at her off-grid homestead in upstate New York, where she studies native ecology, regenerative living and sustainable beekeeping.

black Folk festival October 9-11, 2026

black Folk festival October 9-11, 2026