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27th Annual Harrisonburg-Rockingham African-American Festival

September 9, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

African American Festival

Join us in Ralph Sampson Park on Saturday, September 9 from 12:00pm-6:00pm for the 27th Annual Harrisonburg-Rockingham African American Festival. Enjoy an afternoon of entertainment, fellowship, activities, crafts, art, music, food, exhibitors and more! The purpose of the Harrisonburg-Rockingham African-American Festival (HRAAF) is to create unity, promote family and celebrate heritage and diversity through expressions of faith and love.

Schedule of Events:
12:00 – 12:15: Introductions and Welcome
12:15 – 12:20: Prayer (Prov. By Pastor Costella Forney)
12:20 – 12:30: In Memoriam
12:30 – 1:00: DJ 360 Set
1:00 – 1:10: Performance by Angela Mickens
1:10 – 1:30: Performance by Gbenga Adesina
1:20 – 1:40: Performance by the Divine Nine Organizations
1:40 – 2:10: Performance by Keynote Illidge, Mickey D, and Matthew Mozingo
2:10 – 3:00: DJ 360 Set
3:00 – 6:00: Major League Band
6:00: Festival Closing Remarks

There will also be a Kid Zone with a video game bus and Explore More Discovery Museum leading activities.

Details

Date:
September 9, 2023
Time:
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Website:
https://www.harrisonburgva.gov/aaf-festival

Organizer

Harrisonburg Parks and Recreation
Phone
(540) 433-2474
Email
parksandrecreation@harrisonburgva.gov
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Venue

Ralph Sampson Park
431 E Washington St.
Harrisonburg, VA 22802 United States
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Phone
540-433-9168
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