African American Cultural Festival Downtown Raleigh
- When: Saturday, August 30, 2025, 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
- Location: 421 South Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free Admission
The premiere annual Labor Day Weekend Celebration of African American culture.
The African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County is committed to uniting, engaging and educating a diverse community through the celebration of the African American Culture as expressed through the arts.
The festival is not just an event, it’s an experience! This family friendly, interactive event is free and accessible to all and has become a destination event for visitors from all over the country. The festival features local and national talent in visual arts, music, theatre and dance, and showcases a host of craft, merchant and food vendors.
What to Expect:
Live music + soul-stirring performances
Local Black-owned vendors
Stunning Black art + merchandise
Food trucks + mouthwatering cuisine
Kid’s Corner + Creativation Station
Community conversations + resources
Authors’ readings + storytelling
From our ancestors’ blueprint to the harmonies of Afrobeats… from the community processional to vibrant expressions of art, music, and food— this is where the culture lives!
- Website: www.aacfestival.org
- Contact Phone: (919) 977-4027
- Contact Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Category: Free
Event is scheduled for August 30-31, 2025. See schedule online.
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