2026 Rd. 2 Vendor Registration

The 2026 EightDown® Vendor Sign-Ups begin Tuesday, June 23 at 1pm EST.

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What is EightDown® Fest?

The 2026 EightDown® Fest is rapidly approaching. What does this mean? It means we’ve been supporting and uplifting Black-owned businesses and Black Culture in Indianapolis, partnering with Flanner House for TEN YEARS. It’s official. The original Black-owned Business Block Party took place in August 2016. The event evolved, survived a pandemic, and came back bigger and better each year. Now what started as a humble Block Party is officially the EightDown® Fest.
 
So the EightDown® Festival is a mecca for Black culture in Indianapolis. Food, Fashion, Performance, Music, and more. Come celebrate with us as we highlight local entrepreneurs with over 150 Black-owned businesses inside the PMPHASE vendor marketplace, dance exhibitions from EliteDrip, and a drumline performance from Sounds of Legacy. Live musical performances by R&B Cover Sensation, Vibe’N Harmoni, Afrobeats superstar Dwani, Gospel quintet Chapter V, and fan favorite hip hop trio Weirdo Gang, all on the Black Onyx Management SoundStage with our hosts Amber Michelle Harper and Mr. Tony Styxx!!! Plus the return of the DJ Skrill Memorial Heritage Cup, where the best DJs in the city will once again display their talents for bragging rights in partnership with Vinyl Destination DJ Battle League.
 
It’s all going down Saturday, August 1, 2026 from 1pm until 7pm (1+7=8) at Flanner House, 2424 Dr. MLK Jr. Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208.

 

Special Features

Kids Zone Waiver
Midway Waiver

Venue

Flanner House
2424 Doctor M.L.K. Jr St.,
Indianapolis, IN 46208

 

The Flanner House has been a beacon of hope and opportunity to the residents of 46208 since 1898. Their mission is to support, advocate for and empower individuals, children and families by applying educational, social and economic resources that move members of the community towards stabilization, and self-sufficiency. We’re proud to continue our tradition of hosting “Tha Block Party” at Flanner House and further highlight their food justice, education and equity initiatives.

 

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors

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