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17th Annual African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County

Date: Sat, Sep 5, 2026

Time:

Venue: Fayetteville St. block party; Ticketed concerts at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, Raleigh

Price: Free

Category: Family

The African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County is committed to uniting, engaging and educating a diverse community through the celebration of the African American Culture as expressed through the arts. This year will be the 17th Annual African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh & Wake County and we invite you to be a part of the celebration! The festival will be held on Labor Day Weekend, Sept. 5-6, 2026, in the heart of downtown Raleigh. The festival is not just an event, it’s an experience! This family friendly, interactive event is free and accessible to all and has become a destination event for visitors from all over the country. The festival features local and national talent in visual arts, music, theatre and dance, and showcases a host of craft, merchant and food vendors.

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17th Annual African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County

“Park in the Wilmington Station Deck for the shortest walk with a stroller.”

When
Next Saturday
Sat, Sep 5, 2026
Ages
All ages
Price
Free
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17th Annual African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County
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Schedule

17th Annual African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County runs Sat, Sep 5, 2026.

Getting There

Fayetteville St. block party; Ticketed concerts at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts is at 400 Block Fayetteville St., Raleigh, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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Nothing but the kids — this one's free, with no tickets to buy.

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