Events

BaBa Blankets participates in many wonderful events throughout the year. We invite you to meet us at one of our scheduled exhibitions below.

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2008 Schedule

We update our schedule regularly so be sure to join our newsletter or check back here for more updates!

 

  FEBRUARY


Santa Monica Arts Festival

Fri., February 22 (12-7pm)
Saturday, February 23 (10am-7pm)
Sunday, February 24 (10am - 5pm)
Santa Monica Civic Auditorium
Santa Monica, CA
http://www.americanartfestivals.com/

  

MARCH



Bayou City Arts Festival

Fri., March 28 (10am - 6pm)
Sat., March 29 (10am - 6pm)
Sun., March 30 (10am - 6pm)
Memorial Park
Houston, Texas
http://www.bayoucityartfestival.com/

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APRIL


Atlanta Dogwood Festival

Fri., April 4 (Noon - 9pm)
Sat,, April 5 (10am - 9pm)
Sun., April 6 (Noon - 6pm)
Lenox Mall, Lenox Square
Atlanta, GA
http://www.dogwood.org/

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The Houston International Festival (iFest)

Sat., April 5 (Noon - 10pm)
Sun., April 6 (Noon - 8pm)
Downtown Houston - City Hall, Tranquility Park, Sam Houston Park
Houston, Texas
http://www.ifest.org/

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

Fri., April 25 (11am - 7pm)
Sat., April 26 (11am - 7pm)
Sun., April 27 (11am - 7pm)
Fairgrounds Race Course
New Orleans, LA
http://www.nojazzfest.com

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MAY


Bayou Boogaloo

Fri., May 23 (TBD)
Sat., May 24 (TBD)
Banks of Bayou St. John & N. Jefferson Davis Pkwy
New Orleans, LA
http://www.thebayouboogaloo.com

  

JUNE


Walnut Creek Art & Wine Festival

Sat., May 31 (11am - 7pm)
Sun., June 1 (11am - 6pm)
Heather Farm Park Walnut Creek, CA
http://www.walnut-creek.com/

Burlingame 38th Annual Art in the Park

Sat., June 7 (10am - 5pm)
Sun., June 8 (10am - 5pm)
Washington Park at Carolan & Burlingame Avenues Burlingame, CA
http://www.pacificfinearts.com/

  

JULY


Essence Music Festival

Fri., July 4 (9:30am - 6pm)
Sat., July 5 (9:30am - 6pm)
Sun., July 6 (9:30am - 6pm)
Convention Center
New Orleans, LA
http://www.essence.com/essence/emf/

Santa Fe Folk Art Market

Sat., July 12 (6:30am - 5pm)
Sun., July 13 (8am - 5pm)
Museum Hill
Santa Fe, NM
http://www.folkartmarket.org/index.php

National Black Arts Festival Artists' Market

Thu., July 24 (11am - 8pm)
Fri., July 25 (11am - 8pm)
Sat., July 26 (11am - 8pm)
Sun., July 27 (Noon - 6pm)
Georgia World Congress Center
Atlanta, GA
http://www.nbaf.org

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AUGUST


African Festival of the Arts

Fri., Aug. 29th - Mon., Sept. 1, 2008
Chicago, Illinois
http://www.africainternationalhouse.org

  

SEPTEMBER


 

OCTOBER


Bayou City Art Festival Downtown 

Sat, Oct. 18 (10am - 6pm)
Sun., Oct. 19 (10am - 6pm)  
Downtown Houston (our booth is behind City Hall along Bagby St.)
Houston, TX
http://www.bayoucityartfestival.com/

  

NOVEMBER


Philadelphia International Art Expo

Fri., Nov. 7 (10am - 10pm)
Sat, Nov. 8 (10am - 10pm)
Sun., Nov. 9 (10am - 7pm)  
Liacouras Center - Temple University  
Philadelphia, PA
http://www.octobergallery.com/gallery1.htm

 
BaBa Blanket Founder E. Aminata Brown

People Are Saying...

"Once I got home it took me a while to get unpacked but once I got the blanket on my bed, I knew immediately that I had made the right choice (in spite of all my friends voting for the one I did not pick). I love it! Every time I go upstairs and walk in my bedroom, I get a big smile on my face and think of you and what a wonder thing you have done for West African women." - Melanie B. - Miami, FL

Our Mission

Our mission is to create inspiring cultural works that provide sustainable income and well-deservedĀ developmentĀ opportunities for African women & girls.

What People Are Saying

"I can not tell you how many people have marveled at my King duvet in my bedroom and the blue/turquoise duvet in one of the guest bedrooms! They are a real hit... I know that I have something beyond special!"
- Lencsi A. - Carlsbad, CA More...

A World Class Story!

This is the story behind BaBa Blankets. (Watch the video here). It is a story about many girls from Ghana's northern region who are otherwise known as "kaya yo" or load carriers. Their dream to change their lives by learning to sew was the inspiration behind the BaBa Blankets social enterprise.