Pricey Summer time Competition first got here throughout our radar throughout our protection of the Roots Picnic in Philadelphia earlier this yr, and the collective of pals, household, and enterprise companions continues to take the present on the highway. This weekend, Washington, D.C. can be blessed with the vibes of one of many prime gathering locations of the yr in Pricey Summer time Competition.

As famous earlier, we spoke with the organizers of the Pricey Summer time Competition at Roots Picnic, getting a swift schooling on what the occasion entails and their goals. The competition, as we defined then, is a multi-city expertise that encompasses music, tradition, group, and the facility of gathering.

Pricey Summer time Competition was launched in 2011 by a bunch of alumni from Virginia State College and Delaware State College, each HBCUs. After kicking off in Harlem, N.Y., the competition is a roving affair with stops this yr in New York, Philadelphia, and Atlanta forward of their D.C cease.

Shareef Moore, President, Pricey Summer time Competition, supplied a press release to Hip-Hop Wired in help of the upcoming occasion.

“We’re excited to deliver the Pricey Summer time Competition again to D.C. for the sixth yr. This metropolis has such a wealthy, vibrant tradition, and we’re able to faucet into that vitality whereas delivering an unforgettable dwell expertise. Whether or not you’ve been rocking with us for years otherwise you’re becoming a member of us for the primary time, we’re creating moments you gained’t overlook—particularly with this yr’s particular efficiency by Boosie, which is bound to maintain the vitality excessive,” Moore said.

Beginning on Friday (August 15), a pre-event occasion can be held on the Eaton Resort on its rooftop, giving solution to the principle occasion on Saturday (August 16). The vibes proceed all through the weekend with a brunch occasion at Barcode on Sunday.