The nationally award-winning Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival will celebrate its 54th Anniversary on May 18, 2024! Enjoy a day filled with live music, arts and crafts, community resources, tasty traditional food, and local talent.

Festival Highlights

DURHAM H20 To Go

BYOB – We’ve got unlimited refills from the City of Durham’s water truck! Help reduce waste at this event by bringing your own water bottle or cup. This mobile system cools and dispenses on-demand drinking water.

Family Fun Zone

The Family Fun Zone will celebrate the spirit of the African diaspora, engaging kids of ALL ages to bring out the “Kuumba,” (koo-OOM-bah), or creativity, within each of them. Join us for a fun-filled day exploring African cultural traditions! The Family Fun Zone will include:

Drum Circles

Arts & Crafts

Storytelling

Inflatables

Face Painting

Gaming Truck

Food Trucks

Indulge in tasty treats delights from the finest food trucks in the Triangle.

Main Stage Performances

1:00 PM - Brian Dawson Mayor/City Officials

1:05 PM - Salute to Elders Parade 

African American Dance Ensemble

1:35 PM - Bimbe History Hype Announcements

1:45 PM - JL Regal

2:15 PM - Announcements Hometown Heroes Presentation

2:30 PM - Carolina Soul Band

3:30 PM - Announcements Hometown Heroes Presentation

3:50 PM - DRIE$E featuring ProfessorX

4:20 PM - Blacc Print Experience

5:20 PM - Announcements

5:30 PM - DJ Medley

6:00 PM - Monica