The 50th Annual Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival is being held as a drive-in event this year. It will take place Saturday, May 15th, 2021, at Durham County Memorial Stadium Parking Lot, 750 Stadium Drive, Durham.
It will take place in three shifts:
- 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- 7 p.m to 10 pm.
Read on to see the entertainment schedule for each time slot, as well as the food trucks that will be at the festival.
It’s still free to attend, but you do need to pre-register. Reserve your parking spot beginning Thursday, April 15th, 2021, at 9 a.m. Only one reservation is needed per car. Each time slot will accommodate up to 80 vehicles, with up to 4 people in each car.
Registration will be available through Thursday, May 13th, or until all spaces are filled, whichever comes first.
This family-friendly event is a celebration of African and African American history, culture arts and traditions. The drive-in festival will feature music, speakers, and food.
Enjoy the entertainment from your vehicle, or bring chairs and sit directly in front of your vehicle in the marked space provided.
Here’s the lineup for each time slot.
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Schedule
- DJ: Brian Dawson
- 11 a.m.: Dwayne Jordan
- 12 p.m.: CJ Baker Band
- 1 p.m.: Brevan Hampden Quartet
- 1:45 pm.: DJ Medley
3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Schedule
- DJ: DJ Fannie Mae
- 3 p.m.: John Violin
- 4 p.m.: Sahara Reggae Band
- 5 pm.: Damaris Joi
- 5:45 p.m.: DJ Medley
7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Schedule
- DJ: DJ Double J
- 7 p.m.: Gaven Maestro
- 8 p.m.: Mavis SWAN Poole
- 9 p.m.: Uptown Swagga Band
- 9:45 p.m.: DJ Medley
Food Trucks
- Tropical Delights
- R&B Grill and Concession
- Levy’s Jerkstand
You must remain in your car or the space in front of your car unless you’re visiting a food truck or the restroom. When outside of your vehicle, masks are required.
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