The Block at Homecoming is the weekend day pass built for South Georgia — Albany, Warner Robins, Macon, Fort Valley. No tent. No RV. Just show up and feel everything.
Melanated Campout is in its 8th year. This September, we're coming home to Lake Blackshear in Cordele for Homecoming 2026 — once every four years, we all come back. This is that year.
For the first time, we built a pass specifically for South Georgia locals who want the full experience without spending the night. Come for the day. Stay for the energy. Drive home with new cousins and a story you'll be telling all fall.
The Weekend Day Pass = full Saturday & Sunday access to every single activity. No tent. No RV. Just show up. Starting at $195.
This is what's waiting for you at Lake Blackshear. September 25–27, 2026.
Your day pass gets you in on all of it. No upgrades. No VIP required. Just pull up and go.
All of this is waiting. All you have to do is show up.
I'm In — Get My Pass →All passes include full weekend access. Every activity. Every moment. Price increases June 15 — don't wait.
You already drove. Add these on and let us handle the rest — so all you have to do is show up, breathe, and enjoy every single moment.
You've been close to this for years. This September, the biggest Black outdoor gathering in the South is right in your backyard. No overnight stay required. Just show up and come home to something you didn't know you were missing.
No robots. No runaround. Real people who love this event and want to help you get here.
Come hang with us first. Join 33,000+ cousins in the Facebook Group and feel the vibe before you book. No spam. No pressure. Just real community energy — and first dibs when things change.
