FESTIVALS
African American Cultural Celebration
A statewide kickoff to Black History Month by celebrating our state’s diverse African American heritage and culture. The festival is typically held the last Saturday in the month of January.
North Carolina Museum of History
5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh, NC
(919) 807-7900
www.ncmuseumofhistory.org
African American Cultural Festival
The African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County is an annual Labor Day Weekend celebration of African American culture as expressed through art, music, dance, food and community. Explore the work of visual artists in our Art Gallery Walk; music & dance performances on our Main Stage; and interactive family activities in our Family Village! The Festival takes place on the Saturday and Sunday of Labor Day weekend along Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina.
www.aacfralwake.org
Art of Cool Festival
The mission of the Art of Cool Project is to present, promote and preserve jazz-influenced music. Their Art of Cool Festival presents progressive jazz and alternative soul music at venues throughout downtown Durham.
www.acofestival.org
Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival
This festival has been a tradition in Durham for over 40 years. This family oriented event is a celebration of African and African American history, culture, art and traditions. It is takes place during the month of May. Participants enjoy live national and local talent, ethnic food, arts and crafts, an interactive kid’s area, and community resources. There will also be a host of weekday events planned. Embrace the rich, diverse and unique traditions of the City of Durham.
Black August in the Park
Black August in the Park in Durham is an annual event hosted by the collective of the same name. Black August in the Park is reminiscent of a Black family reunion or a homecoming, with an additional emphasis on providing a platform for, and elevating the causes of, social justice organizations.
www.blackaugustinthepark.com
Black Genius Festival
#BlackGenius Fest in Durham is an annual, community celebration of Black Culture featuring music, dance ensembles, science activities, FOOD TRUCKS and more. The celebration also facilitates recognition of community organizations working to eliminate the academic opportunity gap facing Black youth. This event is for Black Genius's of ALL ages! Families that have students attending a Durham Title I school eat free.
(919) 259-0663
www.villageofwisdom.org
Hayti Heritage Film Festival
The Hayti Heritage Film Festival is a three-day event that showcases diverse works of, by and about people of African descent. The Festival presents over 25 short and full length films from around the world, supporting the talents of up and coming film makers and presenting classic feature films. The festival is typical held during the month of February.
804 Old Fayetteville St, Durham, NC
(919) 683-1709
www.hayti.org
Jubilee Music Festival
Located in Durham Historic Stagville comprises the remnants of one of the largest plantations of the pre-Civil War. Historic Stagville offers a view of the past, especially that of its African American community. In mid-July, Historic Stagville in Durham hosts the Jubilee Music Festival. At this outdoor event, attendees celebrate African American influences on music with free performances from blues, gospel, and jazz artists.
Historic Stagville Foundation
5828 Old Oxford Highway, Durham
(919) 620-0120
www.stagville.org
Juneteenth at Historic Stagville
Celebrate emancipation at Historic Stagville Plantation! There will be plenty of history and family fun with live performers, storytellers, crafts, and food! Juneteenth at Stagville includes historic cooking demonstrations, performances, and stories of life before and after Emancipation.
Historic Stagville Foundation
5828 Old Oxford Hwy, Durham
(919) 620-0120
www.stagville.org
NC Juneteenth Celebration
The NC Juneteenth Celebration in Downtown Durham is a day of community unification in honor of Juneteenth. This Celebration includes banquets, luncheons, marches, a ceremony of songs, prayers, and speakers, as well as national and local performers, food, and African and African-American crafts and clothing.
www.spectacularmag.com
Phoenix Fest
Phoenix Fest is an annual cultural celebration of the business and cultural legacy of Durham’s Hayti community, one of North Carolina’s oldest African American communities. Starting with a parade that features marching bands, motorcycles and classic cars, the festivities continue with musical talent, vendor displays and lip-smacking food.
900 Block Historic Fayetteville Sreet, Durham
(919) 680-2878
www.phoenixfestdurham.com
African American Cultural Celebration
A statewide kickoff to Black History Month by celebrating our state’s diverse African American heritage and culture. The festival is typically held the last Saturday in the month of January.
North Carolina Museum of History
5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh, NC
(919) 807-7900
www.ncmuseumofhistory.org
African American Cultural Festival
The African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County is an annual Labor Day Weekend celebration of African American culture as expressed through art, music, dance, food and community. Explore the work of visual artists in our Art Gallery Walk; music & dance performances on our Main Stage; and interactive family activities in our Family Village! The Festival takes place on the Saturday and Sunday of Labor Day weekend along Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina.
www.aacfralwake.org
Art of Cool Festival
The mission of the Art of Cool Project is to present, promote and preserve jazz-influenced music. Their Art of Cool Festival presents progressive jazz and alternative soul music at venues throughout downtown Durham.
www.acofestival.org
Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival
This festival has been a tradition in Durham for over 40 years. This family oriented event is a celebration of African and African American history, culture, art and traditions. It is takes place during the month of May. Participants enjoy live national and local talent, ethnic food, arts and crafts, an interactive kid’s area, and community resources. There will also be a host of weekday events planned. Embrace the rich, diverse and unique traditions of the City of Durham.
Black August in the Park
Black August in the Park in Durham is an annual event hosted by the collective of the same name. Black August in the Park is reminiscent of a Black family reunion or a homecoming, with an additional emphasis on providing a platform for, and elevating the causes of, social justice organizations.
www.blackaugustinthepark.com
Black Genius Festival
#BlackGenius Fest in Durham is an annual, community celebration of Black Culture featuring music, dance ensembles, science activities, FOOD TRUCKS and more. The celebration also facilitates recognition of community organizations working to eliminate the academic opportunity gap facing Black youth. This event is for Black Genius's of ALL ages! Families that have students attending a Durham Title I school eat free.
(919) 259-0663
www.villageofwisdom.org
Hayti Heritage Film Festival
The Hayti Heritage Film Festival is a three-day event that showcases diverse works of, by and about people of African descent. The Festival presents over 25 short and full length films from around the world, supporting the talents of up and coming film makers and presenting classic feature films. The festival is typical held during the month of February.
804 Old Fayetteville St, Durham, NC
(919) 683-1709
www.hayti.org
Jubilee Music Festival
Located in Durham Historic Stagville comprises the remnants of one of the largest plantations of the pre-Civil War. Historic Stagville offers a view of the past, especially that of its African American community. In mid-July, Historic Stagville in Durham hosts the Jubilee Music Festival. At this outdoor event, attendees celebrate African American influences on music with free performances from blues, gospel, and jazz artists.
Historic Stagville Foundation
5828 Old Oxford Highway, Durham
(919) 620-0120
www.stagville.org
Juneteenth at Historic Stagville
Celebrate emancipation at Historic Stagville Plantation! There will be plenty of history and family fun with live performers, storytellers, crafts, and food! Juneteenth at Stagville includes historic cooking demonstrations, performances, and stories of life before and after Emancipation.
Historic Stagville Foundation
5828 Old Oxford Hwy, Durham
(919) 620-0120
www.stagville.org
NC Juneteenth Celebration
The NC Juneteenth Celebration in Downtown Durham is a day of community unification in honor of Juneteenth. This Celebration includes banquets, luncheons, marches, a ceremony of songs, prayers, and speakers, as well as national and local performers, food, and African and African-American crafts and clothing.
www.spectacularmag.com
Phoenix Fest
Phoenix Fest is an annual cultural celebration of the business and cultural legacy of Durham’s Hayti community, one of North Carolina’s oldest African American communities. Starting with a parade that features marching bands, motorcycles and classic cars, the festivities continue with musical talent, vendor displays and lip-smacking food.
900 Block Historic Fayetteville Sreet, Durham
(919) 680-2878
www.phoenixfestdurham.com
FESTIVALS
African American Cultural Celebration
A statewide kickoff to Black History Month by celebrating our state’s diverse African American heritage and culture.
North Carolina Museum of History
5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh, NC
(919) 807-7900
African American Cultural Celebration
A statewide kickoff to Black History Month by celebrating our state’s diverse African American heritage and culture.
North Carolina Museum of History
5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh, NC
(919) 807-7900