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 in person in 2021, but in a slightly different form. It will take place in various locations in downtown Raleigh over the course of two days, to reduce crowds.
Make sure to check the aacfestival.org website and the festival’s Facebook page for updates and details.
African American Cultural Festival 2021 Events
African American Cultural Festival Fun Day in the Park
Saturday, September 4th, 2021
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Moore Square
226 E. Martin Street, Raleigh
Free
This fun, family-friendly event features a battle of DJs, kids’ activities and more.
Vendor Village Day 1
Saturday, September 4th, 2021
1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Duke Energy Center for Performing Arts Parking Lot
Across from 2 East South Street, Raleigh
Free
Enjoy a marketplace shopping experience, food trucks and more.
African American Cultural Festival Main Stage Concert
Saturday, September 4th, 2021
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Duke Energy Center for Performing Arts — Outside Plaza
2 East South Street, Raleigh
Free
Live entertainment. Bands to be announced.
Vendor Village Day 2
Sunday, September 5th, 2021
1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Duke Energy Center for Performing Arts Parking Lot
Across from 2 East South Street, Raleigh
Free
Enjoy a marketplace shopping experience, food trucks and more.
Family Fun Day, Chavis Park
Sunday, September 5th, 2021
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Chavis Park
505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh
Free
Enjoy family fun with entertainment from the Family Village Stage, water splash pad, kids’ activities in the Creativation Station, food trucks and more.
African American Cultural Festival Finale Concert
Sunday, September 5th, 2021
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Duke Energy Center for Performing Arts — Outside Plaza
2 East South Street, Raleigh
Free
Live entertainment. Band to be announced.
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Learn all about some of the Triangle’s fall festivals, or look at a quick list here:
Saturday, October 23, 2021
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John Chavis Memorial Park (Raleigh)
505 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Raleigh, NC
Lichtin Plaza, Raleigh (in front of Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts)
2 E South Street
Raleigh, NC
