This is a per person event. $120.00 Per Person. 🎭 Dress Code:

Upscale Formal Attire Required
Theme: Black and Red Elegance
(This will be enforced at the door!) No Refunds.

Ages 13 to 18 years Old and They Also Must Be Dressed For The Event. $100.00 Per Teen. No Refunds.

Black Excellence VIP Table

Individual & Group Experience

Celebrate Black Excellence in style with friends, family, or colleagues through the Black Excellence VIP Table Experience—designed for those who want an unforgettable evening with premium access and exclusive perks.

VIP Table Includes (Seats 6):

• Front-Row VIP Seating — the best seats in the house
• Complimentary Bottle of Wine
• Exclusive VIP Gift Bags for your table
• Personalized Table Signage featuring your group or celebration name

Exclusive VIP Moments

Your elevated VIP experience also includes:

• Step & Repeat Photo Opportunities for memorable red-carpet moments
• Meet & Greet with the Performing Artist
• VIP access throughout the evening atmosphere

VIP Table Investment

• 6-Person VIP Table: $1,000

Perfect for birthday celebrations, milestone moments, friend groups, and proud supporters of Black Excellence who want to experience the night at the highest level.

All sales are final. No refunds.

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🎧 THE FRIDAY NIGHT WARM UP 🎧

Black Excellence Celebration Weekend Kickoff

📍 Kalahari Resort
🗓 Friday Night | 8:00 PM – 11:45 PM

Get ready to start the weekend the RIGHT way!

Music by:
DJ Ran • DJ Storm • DJ PEP • DJ Lady D Wells • DJ Dre 2Xs • DJ Beetle Plus DJ Mix Mash.

Spinning the best in:
🎶 Classic Hip Hop
🎶 R&B
🎶 Jersey House

This high-energy night sets the tone leading into…

✨ The Black Excellence Celebration ✨

Saturday, September 19th

🎟 Tickets On Sale Now

When you purchase tickets to BOTH EVENTS, you unlock:

🏨 Discounted Kalahari Room Rate
🛏 2 Queen Beds + Pullout Couch
💦 4 Water Park Passes Included

Kids are welcome at the resort
🚫 But cannot attend the events

🎫 Get Your Tickets Here:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-black-excellence-celebration--2026

Tickets for The Friday Night Warm Up (8:00 PM – 11:45 PM) and The Black Excellence Celebration (4:00 PM – 11:45 PM) on September 18th and 19th at the Kalahari Resort and Convention Center Poconos are available through one link, which grants access to both events. This is a per-person ticketed event. Friday night is casual dress, while Saturday requires formal attire, which will be strictly enforced. Tickets are $130.00 per person for the full weekend. All sales are final and no refunds will be issued.

For lodging information, contact [email protected] after purchasing your tickets. Your discounted room link will be provided at that time. Please note that event tickets and hotel rooms are purchased separately.

Black Excellence Celebration 2026 – Event Space Vendor Information

Vendors selected for inside event space vending at the Black Excellence Celebration will receive one vendor table located inside the main event area. Vendor registration covers admission for one (1)Vendor only And Helper. All vendors are required to follow the Formal Red & Black Dress Code to match the elegance of the evening.

The Vendors Helper must also follow the Formal Attire Dress Code. No Children Allowed In The Event Space.

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