What other cultural festivals are near Raleigh?

The closest others on this calendar are American Indian Heritage Celebration in Raleigh, NC (same city); Capital City Juneteenth Celebration in Raleigh, NC (same city); Day of the Dead 5K and Street Festival in Raleigh, NC (same city).

SepTBA2027

Black · Festival · Raleigh, North Carolina

African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County

2027 dates not announced yet · usually September

Official website

About African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County

A free festival of African American arts and culture held on Labor Day weekend in downtown Raleigh, run by a nonprofit of the same name. The 2026 edition was the 17th and featured visual art, music, theatre, dance and vendors.

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.

African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County has included visual arts, music, theatre and dance, art and food vendors and interactive art projects.

The organizer lists it as free to attend.

The organizer has not announced dates for 2027 yet. In 2026 it was held September 5-6, 2026. It is usually held labor Day weekend.

Visual arts
Music
Theatre and dance
Art and food vendors
Interactive art projects

Where it happens

African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County is held at Downtown Raleigh in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is one of 33 cultural festivals in North Carolina on this calendar.

Map centered on Raleigh. The organizer lists Downtown Raleigh.Directions

Other nearby festivals

Questions about African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County

When is African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County 2027?: The organizer has not announced 2027 dates yet. In 2026 it was held September 5-6, 2026. It is usually held labor Day weekend.
Where is African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County held?: African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County takes place at Downtown Raleigh in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Is African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County free?: Yes. The organizer lists African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County as free to attend.
What happens at African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County?: Events have included: visual arts, music, theatre and dance, art and food vendors, interactive art projects.
Who organizes African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County?: African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County is organized by African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh & Wake County (501(c)(3)). Their official site is aacfestival.org.
What other cultural festivals are near Raleigh?: The closest others on this calendar are American Indian Heritage Celebration in Raleigh, NC (same city); Capital City Juneteenth Celebration in Raleigh, NC (same city); Day of the Dead 5K and Street Festival in Raleigh, NC (same city).