Media Credentialing Opportunities: Summer Events Edition
JUNE EVENTS
For the wine connoisseurs in the group, these two events will help expand your wine collection and relationships in the industry.
CALIFORNIA WINE FESTIVAL – CARLSBAD 2025
The Park Hyatt Aviara Resort in Carlsbad, California, offers a luxurious Southern California experience complete with fine wine. This annual celebration brings together wine enthusiasts, set against the backdrop of sunset and ocean views. This event is only for the affluent and rich and famous.
The California Wine Festival will take place on June 20–21, 2025.
For press inquiries, please contact: Emily Kaufmann, Executive Festival Director, Emily Kaufman
CHEF MIMI’s FOOD & WINE EXPERIENCE
Chef Mimi has created the Black Food & Wine Experience.
This event brings together a unique space where one-of-a-kind food and beverage creators can showcase their talents and connect with a community of hungry, eager individuals who are ready to explore the Black culinary landscape.
The Black Food & Wine Experience will take place on Saturday, June 7th, from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM.
Click here for online media credentials and contact Chef Mimi at thechefmimi@gmail.com or reach out to info@blackfoodwineexperience.com
JULY EVENTS
It’s July — the month of celebration, culture, and community! Here are three events that will have you tweeting about
The ESSENCE Festival of Culture 2025
The Essence Festival isn't just an event; it's a cultural experience of community and inspiration. This is a global platform celebrating Black Female excellence in music, fashion, beauty, and entrepreneurship. The main event is scheduled for July 4-6 at 9:30 am CST, with programming running from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at
Ernst N. Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center BLVD, New Orleans,
July 4-6 at 9:30 am CST, with programming running from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Ernst N.
The ESSENCE Festival of Culture 2025 at 6:00 PM each night.
July 4-6, Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana.
116th NAACP National Convention
116TH NAACP NATIONAL CONVENTION
This year, the 116th NAACP National Convention, this year’s theme, “The Fierce Urgency of Now,” underscores the importance of ongoing conversations about social, wellness, and climate injustices that continue to affect Black communities.
The 116th NAACP National Convention will take place from July 12 to 16, 2025, in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Click here for online media credentials and contact information: communications@naacpnet.com
Click here for further information and contacts:
communications@naacpnet.org
The ESPN ESPY Awards
The ESPY Awards return to honor the top athletes, teams, and moments that defined the year in sports, from memorable victories to historical stories of strength. The annual night brings together a huge gathering of sports legends, celebrities, and die-hard fans who celebrate this special night
Will be set on Wednesday July 16 at 8pm
Media credentials and contact information.
Jay Jay Nesheim, Senior Director of Communications, ESPN · jayjay.nesheim@espn.com
Garrett Cowan, Communications Manager, ESPN · garrett.cowan@espn.com
AUGUST EVENTS OPEN FOR MEDIA CREDENTIALS
The Summer might be slowly coming to an end, but these events won’t stop you from staying inside!
BLACK IN TECH WEEK 2025
Returns to Aronoff Center in Cincinnati, OH on August 11-16, 2025. This event will be hosted by the award-winning, multi-talented actress Keke Palmer and the founder of KeyTV Network. This annual event brings professionals, investors, students, and partners, and 8,000 attendees to these events. This year, there will be four events centered on the concepts of opportunities, networking, career choices, and meet-and-greet panels, among other topics.
Click here for further information and contacts:
info@blackistechconference.com
FAMILY REUNION LEGACY: 2025
Returns to Salamander Middleburg in Virginia’s country style setting for a weekend that's filled with rooted cuisine and cultural hospitality. Now in its fifth year, the event showcases culinary togetherness with leaders and locals, who highlight and honor diversity across the food and beverage industry. The Taste of the Family Reunion will take place from August 14 to 17, 2025.
Click here for online media credentials and contact information.
Media & Credential Contact:
info@salamanderhotels.com
www.salamanderhotels.com
