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Black Azz Camping 2026: Campout, Fishing Trip & Vendor Sign-Ups Open!

Sep 17
2 min read

OCTOBER 9–11, 2026 // BLACK ROOTS FARM, WINCHESTER KY

3RD ANNUAL BLACK AZZ CAMPING TRIP

YOOOOOOOOOO, What are yaw going to be doing October 9-11th?????


Black Azz Camping Trip banner graphic


CALLING ALL BLACK VENDORS & ARTISTS

We are deeply intentional about circulating the Black dollar and supporting Black-owned businesses across Kentucky and beyond. Lock in your platform for our October celebration weekend.


Farmers market fresh harvest products display

FARMERS MARKET

OCT 11 // 9AM

Bring your goods to our farm-to-table morning crowd.

Food truck serving culinary dishes outdoor

FOOD TRUCKS

OCT 9 & 10

Serve hundreds of hungry campers all weekend.

Live music performer on outdoor festival stage

MUSIC FESTIVAL

OCT 10 // 7PM

Perform live and get 2 free tickets to the annual campout.

Black Men fishing on tranquil lake sunrise

SEPTEMBER 26, 2026 // 8:00 AM

BLACK MEN'S FISHING TRIP

Calling the men to the front. Your mental health matters. Join B.A.C and Ag in the City at Lake Jericho for brotherhood, fellowship, and space to breathe.

Community gathering outdoors at park green space

OCTOBER 21, 2026 // 6:00 PM

REIMAGINE CHICKASAW PART 3

You finally get a seat at the table. Pull up to Shawnee Library and speak on what you want Chickasaw Park to look like for future generations.


What's Going on With Our Junior Black Campers?




Junior Black Campers exploring nature in Fairburn Georgia

JBC Takes on wellness and nature

This Summer our Junior Black Campers, were in it to win it. We traveled to Fairburn Georgia to Wellness and Nature for their Conflict Resolution and Self-esteem Camp. Here we prepare them for the upcoming school year and challenges they may face. Nature and wellness Invited us and boy they did not disappoint. From helping with the planning, providing volunteer opportunities, guiding us downtown. The itinerary was extraordinary. Located in Fairburn GA BBOOOOOOOKKKKK THem!!!!!!   Ohh did I mention GLAAMPING!!!!!

Canoe ready for community use at the marina

JBC Renews their canoe

They Did it!!! After receiving a RUX grant presented by Kentucky Waterways Alliance. JBC partnered with Creekside Landing Marina to provide water access to our community. That's right!!! You all can literally book JBC and BAC's canoe. It's right on the marina ready for you to use, check it out like a library book!!

Students working in the new community garden initiative

JBC Creates a community Garden

Junior Black Campers has a giveback initiative. They came up with the great idea to start a community garden and give free food to the neighbors. They received The Love Your Block Grant with the office of violence prevention along with the Louisville Water Foundation to bring Aquaponics, Hydroponics, raised bed, compost bins, Trellis, and a greenhouse.

Water fight fun at the end of day camp

Jbc indulges in a week long day camp at JMF

Junior Black Campers Survived a week long summer camp with Jefferson memorial Forest. This was made possible through Kentucky Waterways Alliance. JBC and Louisville echo aligned our water curriculums together and made JBC's Water Access and Stewardship initiative top tier. The campers launched rockets, tested water, found critters in the creek and what better way to end with a WATER FFFIIGHTTTT!!!

Campers entering the Mammoth Cave system

Jbc Takes on MAmmoth Cave

Junior Black Campers Traveled to Mammoth Cave to get their first dosage of the cave system. Sponsored by KADA (Kentucky Ag Development Advocacy) They were scared at first but then they loosened up and the questions started flowing. They learned sooo much about rock formation, water systems, as well the cave system.


 
 
 

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