African Fashion Week Winnipeg 2026 – Feb 20–21, 2026

African Fashion Week Winnipeg (AFWW) 2026 is a two-day cultural, fashion, business, and community celebration taking place on February 20–21, 2026 at the Prairie Theatre Exchange (PTE).
This year’s edition brings together African designers, AfroCaribbean restaurants, Black-owned businesses, performers, students, models, artists, entrepreneurs, cultural leaders, and community members for an immersive experience inside one major Black History Month event.

If you love fashion, culture, food, beauty, arts, business networking, performances, creativity, and community empowerment, this is the event you cannot miss.

⭐ What to Expect at AFWW 2026

🔥 DAILY PRE-SHOW EXPERIENCE (4 PM – 6 PM)

✔ AfroCaribbean Business Expo
Meet Black-owned businesses, entrepreneurs, creators, and service providers.

✔ AfroCaribbean Taste – Best Restaurants Showcase
Taste, explore, and celebrate the top AfroCaribbean restaurants and chefs in Manitoba.

✔ AFWW Exhibition
Discover cultural art, photography, local brands, handmade products, and organizations.

✨ EVENING PROGRAM (6 PM – 11 PM)

6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

🎭 Cultural Heritage Showcase
A tribute to African and AfroCaribbean traditional fashion, culture, identity, and storytelling.

🎓 AFWW Student Showcase
Emerging youth designers, creative students, fashion trainees, and new talents.

7:30 PM – 9:30 PM (Day 1 & early Day 2)

👗 Fashion Designer Showcase
Watch designers from Manitoba, across Canada, and the diaspora present their latest collections.

🌟 DAY 2 SPECIAL EVENTS (February 21, 2026)

8:30 PM – 9:30 PM

👑 Miss Africa Canada – “Miss AfroCaribbean” Manitoba Edition Final
Top finalists compete on stage for the crown. Winner is crowned live.

9:30 PM – 11:00 PM

🏆 AFWW Gala & Awards
Celebrate excellence in:
– Fashion
– Beauty
– AfroCaribbean cuisine
– Black-owned businesses
– Creative arts
– Youth talents
– Community impact
– People’s Choice Awards
…and more.

💥 Why Attend AFWW 2026?

Attendees will experience:

✨ High-fashion African & AfroCaribbean runway shows
✨ Cultural performances & storytelling
✨ Food tasting & restaurant showcases
✨ Black-owned business expo
✨ Live competition finals & crowning
✨ Awards gala
✨ Networking opportunities
✨ Entertainment & community celebration
✨ A powerful Black History Month experience in Winnipeg

You will leave inspired, connected, and energized.

🎟 Tickets

Online & Door pricing available:
– $30/day (online)
– $35/day (at the door)
– $50 two-day pass
– $45/day VIP

📍 Location

Prairie Theatre Exchange (PTE)
393 Portage Ave #300
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

🙌 Join Us

Come celebrate culture, creativity, entrepreneurship, diversity, and Black excellence.

African Fashion Week Winnipeg (AFWW) 2026 returns on February 20–21, 2026, at the Prairie Theatre Exchange (PTE) for an unforgettable two-day celebration of African fashion, AfroCaribbean culture, business excellence, food, talent, and community empowerment.

AFWW is a dynamic platform that unites designers, models, artists, students, entrepreneurs, restaurants, cultural groups, and community leaders.
It is not just a show — it is a voice, a movement, and a celebration of Black excellence.

💲 General Admission (Online): $30/day
💲 General Admission (At Door): $35/day
💲 2-Day Pass: $50
💲 VIP Access: $45/day

Both days follow the same pre-evening program from 4 PM – 6 PM, then diverge in evening highlights.

📍 Prairie Theatre Exchange (PTE)
Theme: Culture, Fashion, Taste & Talent

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

🟣 AfroCaribbean Business Expo & Networking
🟣 AfroCaribbean Taste – Best AfroCaribbean Restaurants Showcase
🟣 AFWW Exhibition – Art, fashion, photography, organizations

6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

🟡 Cultural Heritage Showcase
(Previously called AfroCaribbean Traditional Wears — renamed for elegance and clarity)
🟡 AFWW Student Showcase

7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

🔶 Fashion Designer Showcase
Featuring emerging and professional designers.

📍 Prairie Theatre Exchange (PTE)
Theme: Excellence, Beauty, Awards & Celebration

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

🟣 AfroCaribbean Business Expo & Networking
🟣 AfroCaribbean Taste
🟣 AFWW Exhibition

6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

🟡 Cultural Heritage Showcase
🟡 AFWW Student Showcase

7:30 PM – 8:30 PM

🔶 Fashion Designer Showcase

8:30 PM – 9:30 PM

👑 MISS AFRICA CANADA – “Miss AfroCaribbean” (Manitoba Edition)
Grand Finale + Crowning of the Winner

9:30 PM – 11:00 PM

🌟 Gala & Awards Ceremony
🏆 People’s Choice Awards
🏆 Best AfroCaribbean Business Awards
🏆 Winnipeg/MB Talents & Fashion Awards
🏆 Special Recognitions
…and more.

Running NOW until Feb 21, 2026

1️⃣ Miss Africa Canada – “Miss AfroCaribbean” (Manitoba Edition)

📅 Dates: January 16–17, 2026 (Pre-selection)
📍 Prairie Theatre Exchange (PTE)
🎟 Tickets: $25/day • $40 for 2-Day Pass

✔ Registration: Dec 1–27, 2025
✔ Nationwide online acceptance
✔ Winnipeg & Ottawa will have physical + online rounds
✔ Top 10 remain in the competition until the AFWW Gala
✔ Winner crowned live on Feb 21, 2026

2️⃣ Face of AFWW (Model Contest)

✔ Runs now until Dec 10, 2025
✔ Winners become the faces for AFWW 2026 and AFWO 2026 campaigns
✔ (We will restore the flyer and structure exactly like AFWO version)

3️⃣ Best AfroCaribbean Restaurants — “AfroCaribbean Taste”

✔ Online contest across Manitoba
✔ Promo-driven voting system
✔ Featuring tasting event on January 16–17, 2026, 4–6 PM before Miss Africa Canada

4️⃣ Best AfroCaribbean Business Awards

✔ Online + physical competition
✔ Categories (we will create full list):
– Restaurants
– Beauty & Hair
– Fashion & Designers
– Grocery & Food
– Entertainment
– Services
– Media & Creatives
– Community Impact
– Startups
– Youth Entrepreneurs
✔ Voting + judging + awards at the AFWW Gala

Prairie Theatre Exchange (PTE)
393 Portage Ave #300
Winnipeg, MB R3B 0G9

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