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Food | Culture | Community

07/30/2026

Sponsor BIPOC Festival 2026 !

Each year we are overwhelmed by the generosity of our sponsors.

They allow us to…
👉 keep this event FREE to the public
👉 pay our food vendors, performers, event coordinator & educators
👉 acquire a performance stage and equipment [thank you The Music Hall ]
👉 offer travel stipends & scholarships to community vendors
👉 keep the event safe
👉 purchase much needed gear to improve the festivals overall set up & flow

Want to help us keep this event free & accessible to ALL? Consider sponsoring BIPOC Festival!
Interested? Email [email protected]

If a sponsorship isn’t the right fit, please considering donating at the link in our bio. Every dollar helps.

Shout out to our event sponsor, Service Credit Union who have fueled this event from day one.

Thank you also to our current 2026 sponsors: WIN Waste Innovations | Piscataqua Savings Bank | Delta Dental Insurance Company

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Join us for the 6th annual New England BIPOC Festival
Sunday, September 27 | 12-4pm
Strawbery Banke Museum | Portsmouth, NH
Generously sponsored by Service Credit Union
a Cultivate event 😎

07/21/2026

Table with us at the 2026 New England BIPOC Festival!

We have a limited number of food & community vendors spaces left for this year’s festival;
chefs, caterers, restaurants, community organizations, small businesses, artists and creatives are all encouraged to apply!

There is no vendor fee to table at BIPOC Festival and no application fee to apply;
we also offer a $750 stipend to food vendors to compensate them for their time & ingredients.
This is an excellent opportunity to market your business & talents to an audience of nearly 5,000 people.

Interested in joining us at Strawbery Banke Museum on Sunday, September 27 from 12-4pm?
Email [email protected] or DM us for more information

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Join us at the 6th annual New England BIPOC Festival
Sunday, September 27 | 2026 | 12-4pm
Strawbery Banke Museum | Portsmouth, NH

Generously sponsored by Service Credit Union
A Cultivate event 😎

07/09/2026

Volunteer at the New England BIPOC Festival!

We are so grateful to the incredible team of volunteers who make BIPOC Festival happen each year. This event would not be possible without you !

We have a variety of roles and shifts available this year. Volunteers will receive a free t-shirt featuring this year’s poster art by marisakang Sign up using the link in our bio.

Set Up: 9-11am
Greeter: 11:30-2:00 | 1:30-4:00
Entrance: 11:30-2:00 | 1:30-4:00
Info Booth: 11:30-2:00 | 1:30-4:00
Water Monitors: 11:30-2:00 | 1:30-4:00
Kids Tent: 11:30-2:00 | 1:30-4:00
General Support: 11:30-2:00 | 1:30-4:00
Breakdown: 3:30-5:00
U-Haul Unload: 5:00-6:00

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Join us for the 6th annual New England BIPOC Festival
Sunday | September 27 | 12-4 PM
Graciously hosted by Strawbery Banke Museum
sponsored by Service Credit Union

a Cultivate event 🕶️

05/21/2026

food | culture | community

Join us for the 6th annual New England BIPOC Festival
Sunday, September 27 | 12-4pm
| Portsmouth, NH
generously sponsored by
a event 🕶️

poster art:
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artists note
Marisa Kang is a local muralist, artist, and observer. The poster was designed in Marisa’s mosaic pointillism style- placing dots of varying tones side by side to create an image. Given the theme of migration this year for BIPOC fest, Kang chose to amplify the undeniable strength and the beauty therein of women of color. A Muslim woman of color in hijab looks onward to the sea. A marigold (cempasúchil) flower lays on her back- known as an essential source of nectar for monarch butterflies during their annual journey, as well as a symbol of spiritual migration in Mexican tradition during Día de los Mu***os.

02/01/2026

those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it

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01/13/2026

🚨Action Item🚨

is a local, family-run business serving up authentic Jamaican cuisine in Newington, NH. They are an integral part of the BIPOC Festival community & an absolute favorite of our organizing staff and attendees each year.

Rohan and Sharna Tomlinson have dedicated themselves to sharing the food of their culture with the community. Through their work, they’ve created more than just a place to eat — they’ve built a space rooted in connection, heritage, and care.

With the demolition of Fox Run Mall, they are being forced to leave their current location and relocate. Like so many small, community-driven businesses, rising costs and sudden changes have made this transition especially challenging. They are actively working on plans for the next chapter of One Love Cuisine and preparing to reopen in a new space.

We’re reaching out to our community for support to help Rohan and Sharna cover the startup and relocation costs needed to rebuild and continue their journey. Our goal is to raise $50,000 to support this transition. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps keep their vision alive and ensures their cultural food and story can continue to be shared.

Please consider donating to help maintain this community staple using the link in our bio.

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Portsmouth, NH
03801

Website

https://www.newenglandbipocfest.com/

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