LOC FEST NYC 2024

LOC FEST NYC is an annual festival that celebrates Loc’d hair aka Dreadlocked hair.

In solidarity with the natural hair movement, Loc Fest NYC focuses on supporting and nurturing people of the African diaspora to acknowledge, embrace, and enjoy the natural and unique characteristics of their kinky and curly hair texture.

Loc Fest aims to raise awareness about hair discrimination and dispel the stereotypes associated with Loc’d and natural hair.

This family- friendly annual festival honors the beauty of Loc’d and natural hair, celebrates loc culture, and foster community connections in the greater New York City area.

Loc Fest NYC connects participants with educational, health and hair resources, community leaders and wellness advocates and local businesses from the greater NYC area.

Loc Fest NYC provides a space of rest, healing and acceptance for natural hair wearers.  This festival fosters self-awareness, encourages self-confidence and self-care, sustainable living, honors root, culture and freedom!

Join us for an electrifying edutaining experience, celebrating culture, community, strength, and unity with everyone at Loc Fest.