Vendors for Inaugural A Fine & Dandy Affair™
Be a part of Montgomery's inaugural official Road to Essence Festival of Culture activation!
A Fine & Dandy Affair™ is Montgomery’s signature multi-day cultural experience that positions it as a destination for art, culture, wellness, and economic empowerment—serving as an official Road to Essence Festival of Culture activation.
The Community Affair, a free city-wide activation featuring wellness, entrepreneurship, tech, culture, and family-friendly experiences with local and national voices, will occur between 8am and 5pm on Saturday, May 16, 2026 in East, Center, and West Montgomery. It will consist of three events during the day where vendors can showcase their business and wares.
The ticketed signature gala, A Fine & Dandy Affair™, will be like the "Met Gala of Montgomery" and will feature a high-impact cultural moment that combines fashion, performance, storytelling, and recognition of cultural leaders, while under a tent, enjoying live music. Be sure to come impeccably coiffed in your green-inspired dandy fashion!
We invite you to connect with a new audience and market at the Community Fair, to increase awareness and impact of your brand - this cultural experience will provide you with opportunity to see Montgomery as never before!
Be a part of Montgomery's inaugural official Road to Essence Festival of Culture activation!
A Fine & Dandy Affair™ is Montgomery’s signature multi-day cultural experience that positions it as a destination for art, culture, wellness, and economic empowerment—serving as an official Road to Essence Festival of Culture activation.
The Community Affair, a free city-wide activation featuring wellness, entrepreneurship, tech, culture, and family-friendly experiences with local and national voices, will occur between 8am and 5pm on Saturday, May 16, 2026 in East, Center, and West Montgomery. It will consist of three events during the day where vendors can showcase their business and wares.
The ticketed signature gala, A Fine & Dandy Affair™, will be like the "Met Gala of Montgomery" and will feature a high-impact cultural moment that combines fashion, performance, storytelling, and recognition of cultural leaders, while under a tent, enjoying live music. Be sure to come impeccably coiffed in your green-inspired dandy fashion!
We invite you to connect with a new audience and market at the Community Fair, to increase awareness and impact of your brand - this cultural experience will provide you with opportunity to see Montgomery as never before!
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Highlights
- 15 hours
- To be announced
Refund Policy
Location
To be announced
Agenda
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Health + Wellness
Experience will feature a 5k, workshops, vendor and a keynote speaker.
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Wealth + Entrepreneurship, Tech + Innovation
Experience will feature small business workshops, vendors, and a keynote speaker.
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Culture + Storytelling, Community + Civic Engagement
Experience will feature gallery + studio tours, cultural vendors, live art, music + live performances,and voter education + registration.