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.
It is taking place September 5 and 6, 2026, and is free to attend.
- Saturday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Sunday: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
The Festival’s Main Stage will be located at 500 Fayetteville Street, with the festival footprint extending throughout the surrounding downtown area, including Fayetteville, Hargett, Davie, and Martin Streets.
Festivalgoers can enjoy live entertainment, cultural programming, shopping with local and regional vendors, food trucks, family activities, and more throughout the weekend.
The Sunday festivities features Church Without Walls — live worship at 10 a.m. on the main stage.
Food trucks will be featured along Davie and Martin Streets, with vendor shopping and entertainment stages located throughout the Festival footprint.
Make sure to check the aacfestival.org and the festival’s Facebook page for updates
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