African Fashion Fiesta 2026
22 AND 23 DECEMBER 2026 · MILLENNIUM PARK, CALABAR
CALL FOR DESIGNERS & CREATIVES
Showcase your talent on a bigger stage. Bring your collections, crafts and creative work to Carnival Calabar’s biggest runway platform.
Event Dates
22 and 23 Dec 2026
Location
Millennium Park, Calabar
Creative Focus
Fashion, Craft & Creative Expression
Opportunity
Showcase Your Talent
Where Tradition Walks, the World Watches.
African Fashion Fiesta 2026 is a call for designers, artisans and creative talents ready to showcase their collections, crafts and creative works to a wider audience during the Carnival Calabar season.
How To Apply
Registration is open for AFF 2026. ₦10,000 gets you the official application form.
01
Pay the ₦10,000 registration fee to Afontyz Styling NIG Ltd, Access Bank, account 0099295621. Send proof of payment via WhatsApp to +234 901 111 3333.
02
Receive your application form and fill it out.
03
Submit it with 5 to 6 clear photos of your work, your brand name, Instagram handle, location and a 50 word bio to africanfashionfiesta36@gmail.com. Subject line: AFF 2026 Application, your brand name, your category.
04
Once selected, pay your category’s participation fee from the packages above before the deadline.
Application Closes
Nov 15
Selection
Nov 20
Payment Deadline
Nov 30
Fitting & Rehearsal
Dec 21 (Designers)
Creative Categories
A Platform For African Creativity
2026 · 3rd Edition
Participation Packages
Runway Designers
₦300,000
Main runway showcase on Dec 23rd, with backstage support
10 models included (extra models attract an additional charge)
Professional photos, video reel & media feature
2 team access passes + certificate
Access to sell your products
Bead Makers & Other Creative Categories
₦150,000
For bead makers, accessory makers, shoe designers, weavers, textiles, makeup artists, body art, and visual & functional arts
Display in the Creative Lounge + Street Soul styling
Sales opportunity + social media spotlight
Access to the Cocktail Experience & Yaga Night, Dec 22nd
Exhibition and Sales of Clothing & Products
₦100,000
For vendors selling clothes, fabrics, ready-to-wear and all categories
3x3m branded stall: table, 2 chairs, light
Sales for Dec 22nd Market Day + Dec 23rd Sales Arena
Official vendor listing on all AFF materials
Participation is curated. Slots are limited. First come, first served.
Why Participate
African Fashion Fiesta gives designers, artisans and creative talents a platform built for visibility, connection and cultural impact.
Creative Visibility
Showcase your collections and craft to a wider audience on a bigger stage.
Networking & Collaboration
Connect with fellow designers, artisans and creative professionals.
Industry Connections
Build relationships across Africa’s wider creative and fashion industry.
Cultural Exchange & Tourism
Reach visitors and industry stakeholders drawn in by the Carnival Calabar season.
Ready To Showcase Your Talent?
Join African Fashion Fiesta 2026 and take your creativity to a bigger stage.
Get In Touch
+234 901 111 3333
africanfashionfiesta36@gmail.com
@africanfashionfiesta