Is the festival inside the stadium?
No. Afro Plus Fest is an outdoor multi-stage festival experience taking place throughout the Northwest Stadium Festival Grounds (The Complex) and surrounding lots.

Where is Afro Plus Fest located?

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Northwest Stadium Complex (Lots E & F)
1600 Ring Rd
Landover, MD 20785

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*Afro Plus Fest takes place at the Northwest Stadium Complex, located throughout the stadium lots surrounding Northwest Stadium*

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What are the festival dates?

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September 4+5+6, 2026
Labor Day Weekend

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What are the festival hours?

Friday 9/4: 2PM – 10PM
 

Saturday 9/5: 1PM – 10PM
 

Sunday 9/6: 1PM – 10PM

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What are Box Office / Will Call hours?

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Wednesday 9/2 1PM - 8PM (recommended early wristband pickup for ALL ticket purchasers)
 

Thursday 9/3: 1PM – 8PM (recommended early wristband pickup for ALL ticket purchasers)
 

Friday 9/4: 11AM – 9PM
 

Saturday 9/5: 12PM – 9PM
 

Sunday 9/6: 12PM – 9PM

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Wristbands & Entry

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What kind of wristbands are being used?

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Afro Plus Fest has upgraded to RFID wristbands for 2026 to improve entry speed, security, and guest experience.

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When will wristbands ship?

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Important Update: Wristband Pickup Replaces Mail Delivery

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We're no longer mailing RFID wristbands. All wristbands must now be picked up in person at the official Afro Plus Fest Box Office during festival weekend. Please select your preferred pickup day at checkout.

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Once your wristband is on, it must stay on for the entire festival weekend and cannot be removed or tampered with. A $40 replacement fee applies to any wristband that is lost, stolen, damaged, or removed.

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Do I wear my wristband all weekend?

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Yes. RFID wristbands are designed to remain on for the entire festival weekend.

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Can I tighten my wristband early?

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No. DO NOT tighten or put on your wristband before festival day.

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What happens if I lose or damage my wristband?

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Lost, stolen, damaged, altered, or overly tightened wristbands will require a $40 replacement fee at the onsite box office.

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Is re-entry allowed?

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No. There are no ins & outs or re-entry privileges.

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Tickets & Payment Plans

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Will there be single day tickets?

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Currently Not Available. Afro Plus Fest 2026 is currently being sold as a full 3-day experience only for now.

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Will payment plans be available?

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Yes. Payment plans through Affirm will be available during checkout.

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What payment methods are accepted?

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Afro Plus Fest is a cashless event.

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Accepted payment methods include:

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• Credit Cards

• Debit Cards

• Apple Pay

• Google Pay

• Samsung Pay

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Parking & Transportation

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Will parking be available?

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Yes. Parking will be available throughout designated Northwest Stadium lots.

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Parking Options:

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• 3-Day Weekend Parking — $100

• CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE

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Will parking sell out?

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Yes. Parking inventory is limited and expected to sell out in advance.

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Is overnight parking allowed?

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No overnight parking permitted.

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Can I rideshare to the festival?

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Yes. Uber, Lyft, taxis, and private drop-offs are strongly encouraged.

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Which Metro stations are closest?

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Nearby Metro Stations:

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• Morgan Boulevard Station

• Downtown Largo Station

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Food & Beverage

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Will food be available?

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Yes. Food vendors, food trucks, desserts, and beverage stations will be located throughout the festival grounds.

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Will alcohol be sold?

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Yes. Beer, cocktails, liquor, wine, and specialty beverages will be available throughout the festival.

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You must be 21+ with valid ID to purchase or consume alcohol.

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Are hydration stations available?

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Yes. Free hydration stations will be available throughout the festival grounds.

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Can I bring a reusable water bottle?

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Yes. Empty reusable water bottles and hydration packs are permitted.
 

Merch & Lockers

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Will there be official merch?

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Yes. Official Afro Plus Fest merchandise and artist merchandise will be available throughout the festival grounds.

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Will lockers be available?

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Yes. Lockers with charging capabilities will be available for rent during the festival.

 

Allowed & Prohibited Items

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Are lawn chairs allowed?

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Lawn chair policies and permitted seating areas will be announced closer to the festival based on final site capacity, crowd flow, and safety planning.

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Are blankets allowed?

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Yes.

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Are flags allowed?

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Yes. Flags and banners are permitted, but hard flagpoles are prohibited.

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Are portable chargers allowed?

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Yes.

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Are hydration packs allowed?

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Yes. Hydration packs must be empty upon entry.

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What items are prohibited?

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Prohibited items include:

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• Weapons of any kind

• Illegal substances

• Outside alcohol or beverages

• Glass containers

• Drones

• Fireworks

• Professional camera/video equipment

• Large umbrellas or tents

• Unauthorized vending or promotional materials

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A complete prohibited items list will be posted prior to the festival.

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Safety & Wellness

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Will there be medical staff onsite?

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Yes. Medical tents, EMTs, and roaming medical personnel will be active throughout the festival grounds.

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What should I do if someone needs help?

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Please immediately notify:

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• Festival staff

• Security personnel

• Medical teams

• Guest experience staff

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Will there be wellness or guest support teams?

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Yes. Guest support teams and festival staff will be present throughout the grounds during all festival hours.

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Does the festival have a drug policy?

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Yes. Afro Plus Fest has a strict zero-tolerance policy regarding illegal substances.

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Accessibility

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Will ADA parking be available?

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Yes. Limited ADA parking will be available onsite on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Will there be accessible viewing areas?

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Yes. Accessible viewing platforms will be available at designated stages.

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Will there be accessible entry lanes?

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Yes. Dedicated accessibility entrances will be available.

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Can I bring a service animal?

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Only trained service animals as defined by the ADA are permitted.

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Emotional support animals, therapy animals, and pets are not allowed.

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General Festival Policies

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Is Afro Plus Fest all ages?

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Yes. Afro Plus Fest is an all-ages event.

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What forms of ID are accepted?

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Accepted IDs include:

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• Government-issued driver’s licenses

• State IDs

• Passports

• Military IDs

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Are refunds available?

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No. All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges.

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What happens if it rains?

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Afro Plus Fest is a rain-or-shine event.

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Where can I get festival updates?

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Official updates will be posted at:

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• TheAfroPlus.com

• Instagram: @theafroplus

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Contact Us

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General Info:
info@theafroplus.com

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Sponsorships & Partnerships:
mike@theafroplus.com & partnerships@theafroplus.com

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Accredited Media Outlets & Verified Press Only:
marketing@theafroplus.com