HBCU Homecoming Season Isn't Over Yet
CIAA Football Championship Weekend — November 13-14
Meet Us in Durham
Two games. Two tailgates. A weekend celebrating HBCU football.
Book Your Stay
Book your stay in our dedicated CIAA hotel fan block to enjoy discounted rates and exclusive weekend offers.
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Your Guide to Making the Most Out of CIAA Football Championship Weekend Starts in East Durham
Eat Local. Shop Local. Experience Local.
Participating Businesses
- Betty and Vi Coffee Shop & Bar
- Dame’s Chicken & Waffles
- East Durham Sweet Shoppe
- Little Homestead Farm Natural Bath & Body
- O’Touro Social Afro Brazilian Cocktail Bar
- Pinheiro Wine Bar
- The Shrine of the Blackstar Gallery and Gathering Spot
- The Situation Bar and Lounge
Unlock these special offers when you show your CIAA ticket at participating businesses:
- 10% off
- Free small items with purchase
- Buy one/get one free
- Event-exclusive menu items
- Complimentary dessert with entrée
- $5 off purchase of $25+
- Free coffee with purchase of breakfast
- Specialty cocktails and mocktails
- Extended happy hours
- Free gift with purchase
- Event attendee package
Find the Functions
Keep the party going in the East Durham corridor, with Black-owned bars and restaurants that will be bringing the energy before and after game day. Dame’s Chicken & Waffles, O’Touro Social and Betty and Vi’s are coming together around a shared courtyard for a weekend of food, music and good company.
Address: 471 S Driver Street, Durham, NC 27703
Friday, November 13 — Live in East Durham
Dinner + Live Music
Start your CIAA Weekend in East Durham with live music, good food and a chance to settle into the weekend. Come early. Grab something to eat. Explore the block. Stay for the music.
Saturday, November 14 — The After Set
Classic R&B + Hip-Hop
After the game, meet us back in East Durham. Keep the night going with a DJ spinning classic R&B and hip-hop, food, drinks and the East Durham courtyard.
Saturday, November 14 at 7pm — Eagle Aggie Gospel Classic at Hayti Heritage Center
The Eagle Aggie Gospel Classic brings the choirs of North Carolina Central University and North Carolina A&T State University to Hayti’s historic sanctuary for a night of gospel unlike any other. Two traditions, two sounds, one stage and a room that has been holding harmonies and hallelujahs since 1891.
Sunday, November 15 — Sunday Soul
Brunch + Gospel + Uplifting Sounds
Before you head home, close out the weekend with us.Grab brunch and ease into Sunday with gospel, soul and uplifting sounds in the courtyard.
While you’re here, discover more of Durham’s Black-owned businesses, food, culture and things to do.
About the CIAA
The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) is the first and longest running African American athletic conference in the country. And CIAA football runs deep in Durham. North Carolina Central University, then North Carolina College at Durham, joined the CIAA in 1928, where they competed until 1970. After competing elsewhere from 1970-80, NCCU rejoined the CIAA up until when they moved to become a Division I school in 2010. During their time in the CIAA, NCCU won eight CIAA Football Championships.
