2025 Florida Black Excellence Festival

The purpose of the Florida Black Excellence Festival is to promote economic development through increased exposure for minority-owned businesses. The Fest is also a forum to educate, enlighten and inspire the entire community and the African-American community in particular. ​

June 25, 2025

Top 20 Under 40 Breakfast
8:30 AM – 11:00 AM, WJCT Studios, 100 Festival Park Ave. | Jacksonville FL, 32202.

Celebration of Freedom FBX Fest Kickoff
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM, The Bethel Church, 215 Bethel Baptist Street, Jacksonville FL, 32202.

June 26, 2025

Golf Tournament

June 27, 2025

Taste of Excellence - A chef competition and elegant evening of excellence.
7:00 PM – 10:30 PM, Jacksonville Vystar Memorial Arena.

June 28, 2025

Florida Black Excellence Festival Main Event
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM at the Jacksonville VyStar Memorial Arena, with over 300 exhibitors.