The 13th Mama Afrika Festival takes place Sunday, September 15, 2024, from 1 to 5 p.m., at Southeast Raleigh YMCA, 1437 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free to attend. The festival features: … [Read more...] about Mama Afrika Festival in Raleigh Sept. 15
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African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County Labor Day Weekend
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 August 31 and September 1, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. The festival takes place on the 400 block of Fayetteville Street in Downtown Raleigh. Main … [Read more...] about African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County Labor Day Weekend
Raleigh Greek Festival May 31 to June 2
The Raleigh Greek Festival will take place May 31 to June 2, 2024, at NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Hours of Raleigh Greek Festival: Admission is $5 and free for kids under age 13. A portion of all proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity and Team Rubicon. Enjoy music by Kostas Kastanis Band and dancing by the youth and adult dance groups of Holy … [Read more...] about Raleigh Greek Festival May 31 to June 2
Raleigh’s International Food Festival June 1
Great news for the Triangle! Raleigh's International Food Festival is returning! It will take place Saturday, June 1, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., at City Plaza, 420 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh. This very popular festival will feature a wide variety of international food, international beer and wine, international performers and more. Over 50 countries will be represented and there will … [Read more...] about Raleigh’s International Food Festival June 1
Durham Greek Festival May 18-19
Durham Greek Festival returns on Saturday, May 18, and Sunday, May 19, 2024. St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church is presenting the very popular event at the church, at 8306 NC Hwy 751, Durham, NC. It's 1/2 mile south of I-40 Exit 274. The event takes place from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is free. Enjoy fabulous Greek food and scrumptious … [Read more...] about Durham Greek Festival May 18-19
54th Annual Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival in Durham May 18
The 54th Annual Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival will take place Saturday, May 18, 2024, from 1 to 7 p.m., at Rock Quarry Park, 701 Stadium Drive, Durham. This festival is a celebration of African and African American history, culture, arts and traditions. This is a FREE event for all ages. The event includes: Please bring your own lawn chair or blanket. Family Fun Zone Main Stage … [Read more...] about 54th Annual Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival in Durham May 18
Canceled: Dix Park Inter-Tribal Powwow May 18
UPDATE: This event has been canceled due to the weather forecast. The annual Dix Park Inter-Tribal Powwow will be held at Dorothea Dix Park on Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The event will take place at Harvey Hill at Dix Park, 101 Blair Drive, Raleigh. It's open to the public and free to attend. Celebrate the legacy and culture of indigenous communities in … [Read more...] about Canceled: Dix Park Inter-Tribal Powwow May 18
Ritmo Latino Festival in Cary May 11
The 20th Annual Ritmo Latino Festival is a free outdoor event in Downtown Cary Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 12 to 6 p.m., outside of Cary Town Hall, 316 N. Academy Street, Cary. This free festival is a celebration of many Latino/Hispanic cultures, including Mexico, Puerto Rico, Trinidad, West Indies, Brazil, Peru, Venezuela and more. Enjoy music, dance, food, children's activities and … [Read more...] about Ritmo Latino Festival in Cary May 11
24th Annual Triangle Lebanese Festival in Raleigh April 20-21
The Triangle Lebanese-American Center is presenting the Lebanese Festival at its center at 241 Horizon Drive, Raleigh, on April 20 and 21, 2024. Hours are: Admission is free. The festival includes: Festival Schedule April 20 Festival Schedule April 21 … [Read more...] about 24th Annual Triangle Lebanese Festival in Raleigh April 20-21
Children’s Day Festival of Cary: International music, dance, crafts, food (new location)
On Saturday, April 20, 2024, Children's Day Festival of Cary will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. Admission is free. It is a mini version of the nation-wide celebrations that have been taking place in Turkey for the past 88 years as a national holiday, a children’s version of the international festival, and an event … [Read more...] about Children’s Day Festival of Cary: International music, dance, crafts, food (new location)
