When is ACANA African Festival 2027?

The organizer has not announced 2027 dates yet. In 2026 it was held August 2, 2026.

Where is ACANA African Festival held?

ACANA African Festival takes place at Cherry Street Pier at Penn's Landing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Who organizes ACANA African Festival?

ACANA African Festival is organized by ACANA. Their official site is philaafricatown.org/acana-festival.

What other cultural festivals are near Philadelphia?

The closest others on this calendar are BlackStar Film Festival in Philadelphia, PA (same city); Concilio's Annual Hispanic Fiesta in Philadelphia, PA (same city); Israeli Film Festival of Philadelphia in Philadelphia, PA (same city).

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ACANA African Festival

2027 dates not announced yet · usually August

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About ACANA African Festival

A festival of African and African diaspora music, food and crafts held at Cherry Street Pier on the Philadelphia waterfront. It began in 2007 as a neighborhood street celebration and bills itself as the largest African festival on the East Coast.

What to expect

Cultural festivals like this one bring a community's food, music, dance, art and traditions to a public space, usually with performers, local vendors and community organizations.

ACANA African Festival has included live music, local talent spotlight, african diaspora cuisine, artisan and vendor marketplace and children's corner.

ACANA African Festival was first held in 2007.

The organizer has not announced dates for 2027 yet. In 2026 it was held August 2, 2026.

Live music
Local talent spotlight
African diaspora cuisine
Artisan and vendor marketplace
Children's corner

Where it happens

ACANA African Festival is held at Cherry Street Pier at Penn's Landing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is one of 22 cultural festivals in Pennsylvania on this calendar.

Map centered on Philadelphia. The organizer lists Cherry Street Pier at Penn's Landing.Directions

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Questions about ACANA African Festival

When is ACANA African Festival 2027?: The organizer has not announced 2027 dates yet. In 2026 it was held August 2, 2026.
Where is ACANA African Festival held?: ACANA African Festival takes place at Cherry Street Pier at Penn's Landing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
What happens at ACANA African Festival?: Events have included: live music, local talent spotlight, african diaspora cuisine, artisan and vendor marketplace, children's corner.
Who organizes ACANA African Festival?: ACANA African Festival is organized by ACANA. Their official site is philaafricatown.org/acana-festival.
What other cultural festivals are near Philadelphia?: The closest others on this calendar are BlackStar Film Festival in Philadelphia, PA (same city); Concilio's Annual Hispanic Fiesta in Philadelphia, PA (same city); Israeli Film Festival of Philadelphia in Philadelphia, PA (same city).