South Florida · September 2026
You already know what this feels like. Now imagine five ways to feel it.
Curlfriends is back — and this year, we're not doing one day. The Reset Series is five curated experiences across September, each one built around the things that matter most to you.
THE EXPERIENCE LINEUP
Choose your experience
THE EXPERIENCE
11 years of showing up for this community.
What started as a natural hair expo became something much bigger: a gathering place for Black women and their communities across South Florida to celebrate, connect, and be seen.
In 2026, we’re evolving again. The Reset Series isn’t just events. It’s an invitation to pause, reconnect, and experience community the way it was meant to feel: intimate, intentional, and entirely yours.
Whether this is your first time or your fifth year, there’s a seat at this table for you.
Step into The Reset Series
Tickets & Admission
Choose your experience and join us this September for five curated events across South Florida. Whether you’re attending one event or experiencing the full series, Curlfriends Expo offers immersive moments designed around beauty, wellness, culture, music, conversation, and community.
From curated vendors and live experiences to interactive activations, social moments, and unforgettable energy, each event was intentionally created to give attendees a unique experience worth stepping into.
- Individual Event Passes
- VIP Experiences
- Series Passes
- Limited Early Access Pricing
Secure your spot and experience The Reset Series with us.
Explore the Full Reset Series
Each event within The Reset Series is designed with its own energy, audience, and experience. Choose where your brand fits, or be part of them all.
The Event Lineup
Reset 01 - Sept 05
Rooted Kickoff
Natural Hair Expo
Sat Sept 05
Fort Lauderdale
Rooted Kickoff sets the tone for the entire series with a vibrant marketplace of beauty, wellness, and lifestyle vendors. From textured hair care to fashion and self-care essentials, this experience is designed to connect, inspire, and empower. Come ready to shop, discover, and celebrate the beauty of being rooted in who you are.
Reset 02- Sept 12
Conversations
Art, Culture & Live Podcast Experience
Sat Sept 12
Fort Lauderdale
Conversations brings together voices from podcasting, art, and culture for a dynamic, live experience. Engage in thought-provoking discussions, explore curated artwork, and connect with creatives who are shaping the narrative around identity, beauty, and self-expression. This is where stories are shared, perspectives are expanded, and creativity takes center stage.
Reset 03- Sept 18
After Hours
Game Night Experience
Fri Sept 18
Fort Lauderdale
After Hours is where the community unwinds and turns up. Featuring karaoke bingo, interactive games, and curated music, this experience is all about connection, laughter, and letting loose. Whether you’re coming with friends or making new ones, expect a night full of energy and good vibes.
Reset 04- Sept 19
Bites & Beats
Food, Music & Day-Party Vibes
Sat Sept 19
Fort Lauderdale
Bites & Beats brings together delicious eats and vibrant sounds for the ultimate day party experience. Enjoy a variety of food vendors, refreshing drinks, and music that keeps the energy flowing all day long. It’s the perfect blend of taste, rhythm, and community.
Reset 05- Sept 26
Serenity Restored
Wellness, Self-Care & Beauty Expo
Sat Sept 26
Fort Lauderdale
Serenity Restored is a calming, immersive wellness experience focused on self-care and restoration. From holistic services to wellness vendors and interactive activations, this event invites you to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with yourself. Step into a space where peace, beauty, and balance align.
Our Sponsors & Partners
The brands helping make this possible.
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Captured Moments From Curlfriends Expo
A visual look into the moments, community, and experiences behind Curlfriends Expo.
