The Tenth Anniversary of Hoodie Season is almost here!
⏰ Save the Date
On Saturday afternoon, November 7, tell your tribe, ya peoples, ya kinfolk, and ya homies to meet you at Hoodie Season: Volume X. Early arrival is strongly encouraged to avoid long food lines, and to grab a spot by the fire, visit the vendors, and to enjoy the festivities.
☝︎ THE #1 HOODIE SEASON RULE
Everyone must wear a Hoodie to the Last BBQ of the Year! You can play the lotto, but not with us:
HOODIES ARE THE MANDATORY DRESS CODE FOR ADMISSION !
✊🏾 PURPOSE + POWER
This Black-led and Black-organized event is moving with the BOLD purpose to preserve Black culture, to expand our reach for mass liberation, and to invest in the generation following in our footsteps! Kujichagulia if you’re still woke. Funds raised will benefit Three Black-Led non-profit organizations:
The Hustler's Guild;
DC WISE1; and
The Autumn Leaf.
♽ GIVE BACK IN STYLE
Wear a Hoodie AND bring a Hoodie to give back to our clothing drive for the less fortunate youth of the city! Lawn chairs, coolers, and blankets are also welcome. And as always, this event is B.Y.O.B., but there will be a bartender on site, and a free wine tasting at 4:00 pm from our sponsor Hedon State Wines.
★ LIVE VIBES 🎤
This year Hoodie Season will include MMDB Podcast recorded on site, and live streamed by our partner ALIVE Media on Amazon Fire, Roku, and Apple TV. Additionally, Flip The Record Podcast will conduct interviews on site, and host a Tiny Desk-style local artist musical performance. Plus, we have a few more surprises in the works, so stay tuned! A full schedule of attractions will be circulated closer to the day of the event.
♥ ART FOR THE HEART & SOUL
Ten select artists, curated by Art Before Anything Else will host an exhibition at Hoodie Season of original works. A select number of artists will also be painting live throughout the event. Art will be on sale to ticket holders. Get involved, get stamped, and vote for your favorite artist 🎨 before the night ends.
🔥 MO' FIRE!
You asked, and we listened!
This year, Hoodie Season will feature more fire pits than ever! Please, do not touch the fire, and do not bring your own pit. That is not permitted. Need a wood refill? Find security or someone with a name tag and lanyard, and we’ll take care of the rest.
♬ DJs + DAY ONES + GROWN UPS
We can't wait to link back up with our long-lost cousins. Music will be provided by DJ Clottey and other special guests. This is an age 25 + event - y'all babies stay on U Street! 😂 Sorry, not sorry. Security will be enforced. Black-owned vendors, hookah, and the fan-favorite fire pits to keep you warm!
🥩 REAL FOOD, NO FROZEN PATTIES
For those who purchase in advance (Early Bird and General Admission), a meal is included in your ticket. Pre-sale meals will be provided by
We ain't serving some dried-up hot dogs, and burgers with the seasoning sittin' on top of a frozen patty. The Last BBQ of the Year always brings the fire food!
✍︎ WHAT’S ON THE PLATE?
Those that buy in advance get to choose their meal option at checkout, such BBQ Chicken, Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Pork Ribs, Lamb Chops, Beef Brisket, or Jackfruit Vegan BBQ and more. We do this to make sure your pockets do not get taken advantage of by the food vendors that have a semi-monopoly at festival events. Please note: Meal ticket exchange requests will not be accomodated onsite.
📍 SECRET LOCATION DROP
The Washington, D.C. event location will be released on Instagram 48 hours before the BBQ. Make sure you follow us on Instagram for updates @hoodieseasonltd.
✉ Advance Tickets = Dinner
Don’t wait! Again, those who purchase a ticket in advance will have dinner included in their ticket. For those that wait until the last minute, tickets purchased after October 25, 2026, there will be food available onsite for an additional fee.
Hoodies. Food. Music. Art. Culture. Community. Fire.
Hoodie Season: Volume X on November 7, 2026 is The Last BBQ of the Year.
Cousins, we’ll see you there! 🔥✊🏾