West & Remount is headed back to the Queen City HBCU Cookout! Join us July 26th at JCSU for custom towels, culture, and community — all stitched with pride.
Stitched for Every Scene:What’s the Queen City HBCU Cookout? Why It Matters, and Why We’re There Every Year
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July 26, 2025 is about to get hot — and not just because of the Charlotte sun. The Queen City HBCU Cookout lands at Johnson C. Smith University again this summer, bringing together dozens of HBCU alumni chapters, students, and fans for food, music, family, and cultural pride.
But this isn’t just another gathering — it’s a community-powered celebration with three powerful missions:
1. Scholarships at the Core
Founded in 2019 by JCSU and NC A&T alumni, the cookout is a scholarship fundraiser aimed at supporting local students in their HBCU dreams. Each ticket sold helps area alumni chapters send kids to the schools they love facebook.com+12thecharlottepost.com+12events.eventnoire.com+12.
2. Building Alumni Unity
In Charlotte alone, 20+ HBCU chapters come together under one sky — a coalition known as Queen City HBCUs Inc. From Clark-Atlanta to Morehouse, Hampton to Delaware State, alumni mingle, network, and reconnect, building solidarity and alumni pride facebook.com+5thecharlottepost.com+5thecharlottepost.com+5.
3. Cultural Energy on Display
From line dancing on the lawn to performances by the JCSU Marching Band and speeches from university presidents, the cookout is an HBCU experience condensed into one afternoon facebook.com+13thecharlottepost.com+13eventnoire.com+13. And yes — last year was straight fire, with heat so real, our Leisure Luxe Towels became instant essentials, dunked in ice water and draped over shoulders and necks to cool off.
Why West & Remount Is Coming Back 🔥
Last year was our first year — and Charlotte responded. We rocked custom towels, bandanas, and mobile tent pop-ups. We saw IIOS performers (JCSU Marching Band). We heard the JCSU president. We felt the heat. We even joined in on line dances and fellowship in the scorching sun.
So this year, we’re back — bigger, bolder, more custom than ever:
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Pre-orders open now for custom JCSU towels, PVAMU towels, blankets, and more
What to Bring & Expect
| 📅 Event Date | July 26, 2025 |
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| 🏛️ Location | Johnson C. Smith University Humanities Yard |
| 🍽️ Admission | $30 Adult / $15 Child |
| 🎯 Highlights | Scholarships, band performances, DJ sets, games, vendors |
| 🎁 Tip | Bring chairs & umbrellas, maybe a portable cooler with ice and cold drinks. |
West & Remount recommends:
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Towels dunked in ice water (Leisure Luxe makes the perfect cooldown companion)
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Bandanas for style + sweat control (check out our Say Less hand sign wraps)
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Pre-order gear now to skip the lines and walk in ready
Let Us Help You Show Up
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Browse The Yard Luxe Collection for your school
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Pre-order for quick pickup at our tent
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Follow us on IG/TikTok for live demo videos, styling tips, and countdown surprises
Because when the culture calls — you show up. We can’t wait to see you there.
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