What other cultural festivals are near Richmond?

The closest others on this calendar are 2nd Street Festival in Richmond, VA (same city); Community Juneteenth Celebration (Episcopal churches of Richmond) in Richmond, VA (same city); Israeli and Jewish Film Festival (Weinstein JCC) in Richmond, VA (same city).

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Black · Festival · Richmond, Virginia

Down Home Family Reunion, A Celebration of African American Folklife

2027 dates not announced yet · usually August

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About Down Home Family Reunion, A Celebration of African American Folklife

A festival of African American folklife held in Abner Clay Park in Richmond's Historic Jackson Ward, run by the Elegba Folklore Society. It links West African traditions with Southern Black culture through music, dance, a heritage market, children's programs and down home food.

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.

Down Home Family Reunion, A Celebration of African American Folklife has included world music and dance, heritage market, children's pavilion, site demonstrations, food vendors and community row.

Down Home Family Reunion, A Celebration of African American Folklife was first held in 1990.

The organizer has not announced dates for 2027 yet. In 2026 it was held August 15, 2026.

World music and dance
Heritage Market
Children's pavilion
Site demonstrations
Food vendors
Community row

Where it happens

Down Home Family Reunion, A Celebration of African American Folklife is held at Abner Clay Park, Historic Jackson Ward in Richmond, Virginia. It is one of 13 cultural festivals in Virginia on this calendar.

Map centered on Richmond. The organizer lists Abner Clay Park, Historic Jackson Ward.Directions

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Questions about Down Home Family Reunion, A Celebration of African American Folklife

When is Down Home Family Reunion, A Celebration of African American Folklife 2027?: The organizer has not announced 2027 dates yet. In 2026 it was held August 15, 2026.
Where is Down Home Family Reunion, A Celebration of African American Folklife held?: Down Home Family Reunion, A Celebration of African American Folklife takes place at Abner Clay Park, Historic Jackson Ward in Richmond, Virginia.
What happens at Down Home Family Reunion, A Celebration of African American Folklife?: Events have included: world music and dance, heritage market, children's pavilion, site demonstrations, food vendors, community row.
Who organizes Down Home Family Reunion, A Celebration of African American Folklife?: Down Home Family Reunion, A Celebration of African American Folklife is organized by Elegba Folklore Society. Their official site is efsinc.org/events/festivals/dhfr.
What other cultural festivals are near Richmond?: The closest others on this calendar are 2nd Street Festival in Richmond, VA (same city); Community Juneteenth Celebration (Episcopal churches of Richmond) in Richmond, VA (same city); Israeli and Jewish Film Festival (Weinstein JCC) in Richmond, VA (same city).