African American Arts Festival

Schedule

Fri, 10 Jul, 2026 at 07:30 am to Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Canton Centennial Plaza | Canton, OH

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR for the African American Arts & Culture Festival, a 2 day event filled with live entertainment, local vendors & food trucks, community activities, cultural pride & connection, and so much MORE!!!
Stay tuned for announcements on performers, vendors, and special events!
#AAACF2026 #SaveTheDate #BlackCulture #CommunityCelebration

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Where is it happening?

Canton Centennial Plaza, 300 Market Ave N, Canton, OH 44702-1420, United States

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