African American Culture & Heritage Day 2026

IT'S ALMOST THAT TIME AGAIN!

Saturday, August 15, 2026, we're bringing the celebration back to South Lawrence Street!
About this Event

🎉 IT'S ALMOST THAT TIME AGAIN! 🎉

Saturday, August 15, 2026, we're bringing the celebration back to South Lawrence Street!

For more than 30 years, the Jefferson County African American Culture & Heritage Day Celebration has been our community reunion and everybody is welcome.

📍 Parade – Downtown Charles Town | 12:00PM

📍 South Lawrence Street Celebration |

2:00PM - 8:00 PM

🎤 Featuring:

• DJ Vince Hosby

• Over The Top

• Ahzay & The Squad

• Too Much Talent Band

🍔 Food Vendors

🛍️ Merchandise Vendors

🎶 Live Music

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-Friendly Atmosphere

Go ahead and make your plans. Bring your lawn chairs. Bring your blankets. Bring your dancing shoes. Bring your cousins, classmates, church family, and friends.

And if you've been before, welcome to a NEW ERA. We're honoring the traditions we love while creating new memories, new experiences, and a new chapter for the next generation.

If this is your first time, pull up and join us. There is no admission fee, just come ready to have a good time, support our vendors, and enjoy being together.

Because for one day, South Lawrence Street isn't just a street.... It’s what we make it ❤️

Agenda

🕑: 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Parade

Info: Parade begins at 12Noon in Downtown Charles Town, WV.

🕑: 02:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Celebration begins!

Info: After the parade, walk down to South Lawrence Street with your lawn chair, blanket etc and get ready for a full day of music, celebration and community.

🕑: 02:00 PM
Celebration on South Lawrence Street
Host: DJ Vince Hosby