17TH Annual Dayton African American Cultural Festival

Live music, African drumming, Gospel, Jazz, R&B, Blues, Hip Hop, Dancers, Live Performances & more!

The Dayton African American Cultural Festival, Inc. provides a space for people to gather to celebrate the richness of the African American Cultural experience and uplift the communal family through activities that promote culture, art, education and health awareness.

The Annual Dayton African American Cultural Festival is a two-day, city-wide family event to bring the richness of the African American experience in the Dayton and surrounding communities.

The Dayton African American Cultural Festival host many different cultural experiences;

- African Village, Drumming, Story Telling;
- Arts Pavilion of paintings, visual displays, authors, and literature;
- Education (Job Center, Dayton High School Alumni Directories);
- Music (Live R&B, Gospel, Hip Hop, Jazz, Blues performances).

There will be health care (screenings), merchandise and food vendors. Diverse people will be brought together in celebration.

August 19, 2023

- The African Village
- The Main Stage
- The Health Pavilion
- The Black Authors' Pavilion
- Kids Korner 02-3)
- Millennial Stage (3-8)
- Food Vendor Alley
- LotsofVendorsand Fun

August 20, 2023:

- The African Village
- Gospel Fest: The Main Stage
- The Black Authors' Pavilion
- The Lecture Series
- Food Vendor Alley
- Lots of Vendors and Fun

Date & Time:

August 19, 2023 : 12:00pm - 8:00pm

August 20, 2023 : 12:00pm - 6:00pm

Location : Island MetroPark - 101 E. Helena Street, Dayton, OH 45405

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