Black · Festival · Poughkeepsie, New York
Frederick Douglass Day
2027 dates not announced yet · usually August
About Frederick Douglass Day
An annual August gathering at College Hill Park marking Frederick Douglass and his abolitionist work, hosted by Celebrating the African Spirit with the City of Poughkeepsie.
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.
Frederick Douglass Day has included music, food and community program.
The organizer has not announced dates for 2027 yet. In 2026 it was held August 1, 2026. It is usually held each August.
- Music
- Food
- Community program
Where it happens
Frederick Douglass Day is held at College Hill Park in Poughkeepsie, New York. It is one of 37 cultural festivals in New York on this calendar.
Other nearby festivals
- AugTBA2027Hudson Valley Caribbean FestivalPoughkeepsie, NYBlackSame city
- JunTBA2027Poughkeepsie Juneteenth Parade and CelebrationPoughkeepsie, NYBlackSame city
- JunTBA2027Beacon Juneteenth Riverfront FestivalBeacon, NYBlack13 miles away
- Jun18-202027Afro Latino Film FestivalWaterbury, CTHispanic and Latino47 miles away
- JunTBA2027Juneteenth Parade and Harambee FestivalBridgeport, CTBlack51 miles away
- JunTBA2027NAACP Juneteenth Celebration at Morton Government CenterBridgeport, CTBlack51 miles away
Questions about Frederick Douglass Day
- When is Frederick Douglass Day 2027?
- The organizer has not announced 2027 dates yet. In 2026 it was held August 1, 2026. It is usually held each August.
- Where is Frederick Douglass Day held?
- Frederick Douglass Day takes place at College Hill Park in Poughkeepsie, New York.
- What happens at Frederick Douglass Day?
- Events have included: music, food, community program.
- Who organizes Frederick Douglass Day?
- Frederick Douglass Day is organized by Celebrating the African Spirit and City of Poughkeepsie. Their official site is celebratingtheafricanspirit.org/frederick-douglass-day.
- What other cultural festivals are near Poughkeepsie?
- The closest others on this calendar are Hudson Valley Caribbean Festival in Poughkeepsie, NY (same city); Poughkeepsie Juneteenth Parade and Celebration in Poughkeepsie, NY (same city); Beacon Juneteenth Riverfront Festival in Beacon, NY (about 13 miles).
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