Crate Convention
Date and Time
Feb 22, 2026 12:00 pm
Location
Anacostia
2004 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, Washington, District of Columbia, 20020
Feb 22, 2026 12:00 pm
Anacostia
The Crate Convention returns to SE DC: The marketplace for the DMV’s dopest independent vinyl vendors, collectibles merchants, and independent artists on hand at Busboys and Poets SE! Live art and music by some of the best in the region! Plus the wonderful staff, retail offerings, and menu selections available from the fantastic Busboys & Poets! Celebrating 100 Years of Black History Month and the birthdays of J Dilla, Kev Brown, and Nujabes.
Featuring The Crate Adventure, Black Market Vinyl, I.Aproch.2.Presence
Guest Vendors
Cookie Wear, Candikrush Skates, Cuts Books & Sips, Vinyl Meltdown, Night Train 357, Dumi Right, Substantial Art & Music, Record Exchange, KG The Music Lover, Sal Negro
Music by
DJ Nu, DJ CandiKrush, Nonchalant, Chip (Vinyl Meltdown), Ekletik, and Oatm1lk Princ3ss
Live art by
Mia Duvall
Food & Refreshments by Busboys and Poets
Supported by
@anacostiaarts
@wordsbeatsandlife
@shaolinjazz
@wpfwdc
@ust._tv
@recordpoolmixes
@specialberriez
@madeinthedmv
@arttogogo
@therecordmarket_dmv
@anacostiabid
@fireplacerecords
@capitolillradio
@illstreetgroovesradio
All Ages
Cover: FREE
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