Cultural Jamboree
Friday, July 17 · 8 PM
An unforgettable night of culture, music & dance. Attire: Royal Regalia.
Presented by the Paramount Fondom of Nkwen
NCDA-USA National Convention
DMV 2026
"Together We Are Stronger"
Thursday, July 16 – Monday, July 20, 2026
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Greenbelt, Maryland
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About the convention
A five-day Nkwen homecoming in the DMV.
Join the Nkwen Cultural and Development Association as we gather in the DMV for the 2026 National Convention. Five days of fellowship, culture, faith, and celebration — bringing together Nkwen sons, daughters, and friends from across the United States.
From the Cultural Jamboree to a lunch cruise on the Potomac and our Sunday Sports & BBQ Festival, this is a homecoming you won't want to miss. Together we are stronger.
Program
Day-by-day schedule
Thursday, July 16, 2026
- All day
Arrivals (BWI, DCA, or IAD)
- Evening
Early Bird Events
- All day
Friday, July 17, 2026
- 6:00–8:00 AM
Breakfast
- 9:00 AM
Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Hotel Conference Room
- 4:00–7:00 PM
Personal Time
- 8:00 PM
Cultural Jamboree / Cultural Night
Attire: Royal / Traditional Regalia
- 6:00–8:00 AM
Saturday, July 18, 2026
- 9:30 AM
Breakfast (Included)
Attire: White & Sky Blue
- 11:30 AM–2:00 PM
Cruise on the Potomac
- 2:30–4:30 PM
Return to Hotel
- 4:30–8:30 PM
Personal Time
- 9:00 PM
Grand Gala
Attire: Formal Event
- 9:30 AM
Sunday, July 19, 2026
- 6:00–8:00 AM
Breakfast
- 10:00 AM
Mass
Hotel
- 12:00 PM
Sports & BBQ Festival — NCDA vs Moghamo Veterans
13311 11th St, Bowie, MD 20715 · Attire: Convention T-Shirt
- 6:00–8:00 AM
Monday, July 20, 2026
- 6:00 AM
Breakfast (Included)
- All day
Departures
- 6:00 AM
Featured events
Three nights to remember.
Cruise on the Potomac
Saturday, July 18 · 11:30 AM–2 PM
Lunch aboard a private yacht. Includes round-trip bus from the hotel.
Sunday Sports & BBQ Festival
Sunday, July 19 · 12 PM
Food, games, music & community. Featuring NCDA vs Moghamo Veterans.
Saturday · Lunch cruise on the Potomac
Ndiashea Ngante — Family Reunion Cruise
Our private lunch cruise sails aboard the Spirit of Washington from Pier 4, 580 Water St SW, Washington DC. Please review the timing and arrival info below — bags are checked before boarding.
Washington DC Signature Lunch Cruise
- Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026
- Cruise: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
- Boarding: 11:00 AM
- Vessel: Spirit of Washington
Key deadlines
- Guest count finalized: June 18, 2026
- Final payment due: June 27, 2026
- After payment is complete, you'll receive a QR code for the gate.
Please confirm with organizers
- Day-of point of contact + best phone number
- Arrival method (car, bus, or Metro)
- Anyone needing boarding assistance (wheelchair, walker, cane)
- Any severe allergies in your party
Payment link (City Cruises)
tix.cityexperiences.com/9831bb30-9624-483b-87cf-1e2375383159
*All bags will be checked before boarding. Rideshare (Lyft/Uber) is strongly encouraged — Pier 4 itself is drop-off / pick-up only.
Sunday · July 19, 2026
Sunday Sports & BBQ Festival
"Two teams. One goal. Champions at heart."
We close the convention with food, games, music and community fun — headlined by NCDA USA vs Moghamo Veterans. Come relax, connect, and celebrate unity with families and friends in Bowie, MD.
Sunday, July 19, 2026 · 12:00 PM – until 13311 11th St, Bowie, MD 20715
★ Unity · Pride · Victory ★
Fees & contributions
What it costs to take part.
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Convention Dues | $200 |
| Boat Cruise (ages 12+) | $150 |
| Boat Cruise (ages 3–12) | $125 |
| Boat Cruise (ages 0–3) | Free |
| Convention T-Shirt | $25 |
Payment
Payments are made via Zelle to [email protected]. Please include a reason for the transaction (e.g. "Convention Dues — [Your Name]"). Members may also pay through their local chapter.
If you live in a state where there is no functional NCDA chapter, kindly send your payment directly to the NCDA-DMV account and your name will be updated on the list in real time.
Venue & hotel
Crowne Plaza Greenbelt
6400 Ivy Lane, Greenbelt, MD 20770
- Reservations
- 1-833-681-4979
- Group Code
- NCD
#
The most reliable booking method is calling 1-833-681-4979 and asking for group code NCD.
RSVP
Reserve your place.
Let us know you're coming so we can plan accordingly. Payment for dues, cruise, and t-shirts is handled separately via Zelle — see the Fees section above.
Questions?
We're here to help.
Reach the Convention 2026 organizing committee anytime at [email protected].
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