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2025 Black Writers Weekend

Name: 2025 Black Writers Weekend
Start: 2025-07-31T00:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-08-02T23:59:59-04:00
Location: Various Locations

July 31, 2025 - August 2, 2025

Free – $250

Black Writers Weekend is a dynamic, community-driven festival powered by AAMBC Inc., created by Creatives for Creatives and culture lovers. Returning in 2025 for a four-day, in-person celebration, the event honors and amplifies the voices of Black literary creatives across publishing and film.

This year’s festival features all three of its major events—Cre8tiveCon, Lit Crawl, and the AAMBC Literary Awards—alongside a vibrant lineup of masterclasses, pitch fests, book signings, live conversations with artists, social gatherings, VIP lounges, and a street festival with music, vendors, and food.

Agenda
Day 1: Welcome Mixer @ Buckhead Art and Company
THURSDAY 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM, meet and greet our hosts and featured speakers. This is your opportunity to network and be social!

Day 2: Artists Talks , Workshops, and Panels @ Auburn Ave Library
FRIDAY 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, immerse yourself in our Pitch Fest at the resource room + author and writers lounge. We’ll have 6 workshops for you to choose from, food trucks, and 2 panel discussions.

Day 3: Artist Talks, Workshops, and Marketplace @ Loudermilk
SATURDAY 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM, explore our marketplace, 3 panel discussions, 2 workshops, I Am Creative talk, and an evening mixer.

Details

Start: July 31, 2025
End: August 2, 2025
Cost: Free – $250
Event Categories: Books, Music
Website: https://blackwritersweekend.com

Venue

Various Locations

Organizer

AAMBC