Curating a Vibe

“A spring festival celebrating every shade of excellence, for those who flaunt their melanin with no apology.” – Dominic Dorsey (founder)

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The 2026 Melanin in May® Festival SoundStage Performers

Rd. 3 Vendor Registration

These are the final slots available for this year’s event. We are currently looking for vendors in the categories of: Beauty Products, Education, Event Services, Fashion Accessories, Books & Literature, Farming & Agriculture, Health & Wellness, Hair & Hair Care Products, Home Decor, Personal Services, and Youth Serving Agencies & Non-Profits. If you are not in one of these areas, please feel free to sign up on our waitlist and you will be added to open categories as appropriate. Please note, if you sign up for an incorrect category, your registration may be invalidated and your registration is not complete until your payment is processed and received. Good luck!

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Celebrating Blackness in Bloom

You heard right. Admission to the 2026 Melanin in May® Festival is free.99. 100% Free to attend for all comers! That means you get to see Jet Santiago, Lee’a Ro, Taylor Deshawn, Pinky (Courtland Tunstill + Aaron Handley), Jai Denise, Mula Kkhan, The Trap Orchestra, Zakiyah, and more with a special performance by Power P Bounce & Co., and Brave: Ignite Marching Drumline all from the comfort of our SoundStage for the low low price of NOTHING.
 
PLUS you get to witness the Afrocentric ArtWalk; PLUS!!! All the food trucks involved in the 5th Annual Black Owned Food Truck Battle Royale!
 
ANNNNNND shopping with all 150+ Black Owned Vendors in the PMPHASE Vendor Marketplace with everything from Art & Photography, Beauty Products, Candles, Clothing & Apparel, Customized Merchandise, Jewelry, Education, Entertainment & Event Services, Fashion Accessories, Food & Beverage, Hair Care & Hair Care Products, Health & Wellness, Home Decor and more!!!
 
Ahem…AND ADMISSION IS FREE!!!
 
For a full rundown of ALL you can possibly see and do on Saturday, May 23, 2026 from 11am until 5pm, at CAFE (8902 E 38th St, Indianapolis, IN 46226), visit our website at https://melanininmay.com