
Welcome Reception
Coming soonKick off the weekend with warm welcomes, signature cocktails, and the BFW family.

Black Family Weekend is where our family (alumni, students, their families, friends, faculty, staff, community organizations, donors and sponsors) comes together to reconnect, celebrate our culture, and create lasting memories. Join us for a weekend filled with fellowship, entertainment, tradition, and community.
Visit our BFW booth at San Jose Juneteenth on Saturday, 6/13, for Event Calendar updates and discount weekend passes.

Event details, dates, and ticketing roll out across summer and fall 2026. Below is a preview of every BFW and featured event on this year's slate.

Kick off the weekend with warm welcomes, signature cocktails, and the BFW family.

Spark the weekend with our open-air kickoff — fire performers, live music, and SJSU alumni networks lighting up the fountain.

An unforgettable night of laughter headlined by top Black comedians.

Keep the energy going — drinks, dancing, and connection late into the night.

Hosted by the Alphas. A morning of competition, camaraderie, and community on the green.

Premium tailgating before SJSU kickoff — gourmet bites, prime location, VIP swag.

Ride with the Spartans at CEFCU Stadium for the 2026 SJSU Homecoming game.

Celebrate the win in style with alumni, friends, and family.

Bones on the table, trash talk in the air. Bring your A-game.

Greek-letter organizations bring thunder, precision, and tradition to the stage.

Confetti, lights, and a packed dance floor after the final step.

Mimosas, soul food, and goodbyes that already feel like 'see you next year.'
We are a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that teams up with various San José State University (SJSU) and other local organizations to provide inclusive, enjoyable Black Family Weekend experiences for current and future SJSU students, alumni, faculty/staff, and the surrounding communities.
Black Family Weekend provides a sense of community and camaraderie among many local organizations, SJSU students, alumni, faculty, and staff from across the country. Bringing these groups together around fun social activities once a year provides opportunities to network around job and family resources, community service, and educational engagements.
Some alumni bring their children who will soon be entering college to give them a taste of college life — directly supporting new student acquisition efforts.
We create memorable Black Family Weekend reunions.
Black Family Weekend is a San José-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit producing a high-visibility SJSU homecoming platform that combines multiple cultural events, experiences, community-centered programming, and structured support pathways — all made possible by event-goers, partners, teammates, donors, and sponsors of BFW.
Tax-deductible giving powers our scholarships, stepshow program, and community programming.
Review & fill out the Sponsorship Application/Agreement. The Application/Agreement must be approved prior to making a sponsorship payment.
Click below for general scholarship information or jump straight to the application.
Bring your team to the BFW stage. Review the program details, then submit your application.
Discounted weekend lodging coordinated with BFW. Details rolling out soon.
BFW drives measurable economic activity across San José through hotel stays, dining, transportation usage, vendor participation, and digital visibility.
Whether you want to fund student outcomes, support the Step Show Performing Arts Program, activate your brand through sponsorship, or attend a high-energy community weekend, BFW provides a clear path to participate.
BFW's core values of civic engagement, academic achievement, financial literacy, expressive arts, and mental well-being are foundational to our events and programs.





















