Everything You Need to Know Before the Queen City HBCU Cookout
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If you're counting down the days until the Queen City HBCU Cookout, you're not alone. Every year, alumni, students, families, Divine 9 members, and supporters from across the Carolinas and beyond gather in Charlotte to celebrate the culture, traditions, and lifelong connections that make Historically Black Colleges and Universities so special.
Whether you're attending for the first time or it's become an annual tradition, a little planning can help you spend less time waiting in lines and more time enjoying the day. Here's everything you need to know before heading to one of Charlotte's favorite HBCU events.
What Is the Queen City HBCU Cookout?
The Queen City HBCU Cookout brings together HBCU graduates, current students, future students, friends, and supporters for a day filled with fellowship, school pride, music, food, entertainment, and community. It's more than just a cookout—it's an opportunity to reconnect with classmates, celebrate your alma mater, and create new memories with people who share a love for HBCU culture.
You'll see school colors proudly displayed everywhere, from apparel and accessories to tents, flags, and tailgate setups. Whether you represent Howard University, North Carolina A&T, Johnson C. Smith University, Winston-Salem State, North Carolina Central, South Carolina State, or another HBCU, this event is all about showing your pride.
What Should You Bring?
A little preparation goes a long way when spending the day outdoors. Here are a few essentials to make your cookout experience even better:
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Comfortable clothing and shoes
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Sunscreen
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A refillable water bottle
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Portable phone charger
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Folding chair or picnic blanket
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School gear that shows your HBCU pride
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An embroidered towel or bandana to complete your look
Many guests coordinate outfits with friends, line brothers, line sisters, classmates, or alumni chapters, making school colors one of the highlights of the event.
Why Shopping Before the Event Makes Sense
One of the easiest ways to make your day more enjoyable is by planning ahead.
Preordering your favorite HBCU merchandise means you won't have to worry about popular schools or designs selling out before you arrive. Instead of standing in line deciding what to buy, your order is already prepared and waiting for pickup.
At West & Remount Custom Apparel, we're proud to return as a vendor at this year's Queen City HBCU Cookout. Our collection includes premium embroidered towels, luxury bandanas, and other HBCU-inspired accessories designed to celebrate the schools and organizations that mean so much to our community.
Customers who preorder and select Event Pickup can simply stop by our booth, pick up their order, and get back to enjoying the event.
Celebrate Your School with Pride
One of the best parts of the Queen City HBCU Cookout is seeing the incredible variety of schools represented throughout the day. Every towel, bandana, or embroidered accessory becomes another way to tell your story and celebrate the lifelong bond that comes with attending an HBCU.
Whether you're reconnecting with classmates, taking photos with your alumni chapter, or meeting future students, your school pride becomes part of the experience.
At West & Remount, every embroidered piece is created with craftsmanship, culture, and community in mind because we believe representation deserves quality.
See You at the Cookout
If you're planning to attend the Queen City HBCU Cookout, now is the perfect time to prepare.
Reserve your favorite HBCU or Divine 9 accessories ahead of time, choose Event Pickup at checkout, and arrive knowing your order will be waiting for you.
We look forward to seeing familiar faces, meeting new friends, and celebrating another unforgettable day of HBCU excellence in Charlotte.
Ready to Shop?
Browse our Queen City HBCU Cookout preorder collection to reserve your embroidered towels, luxury bandanas, and HBCU accessories before event day.
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About West & Remount Custom Apparel
West & Remount Custom Apparel is a Charlotte-based embroidery studio specializing in premium HBCU apparel, Divine 9 accessories, custom embroidery, and live event personalization. We're proud to serve our community through products that celebrate culture, craftsmanship, and connection.