Afro Fest 2026

We're back for an epic day of African & Afro diaspora celebration in the heart of Minnesota! Culture, Education, Arts, Food, Music and Food!
About this Event

Welcome to Afro Fest Minnesota 2026!

Date: September 19, 2026
Time: 2PM - 9PM
Location: Becker Park, Crystal MN

Afro Fest Minnesota is the celebration of African and Afro cultures in the Minnesota with expected thousands of festival goers and tourist visiting the Twins Cities that weekend.

• Children’s and Educational Village is filled with fun activities from working with robots, going on a virtual trip learning about Africa, making Arts and learning new works in different african languages
  
• VIP Experience with Food education and sampling; premium seating with view on the main stage while enjoying performances by local and international artists.
  
• African Market and Food Row features vendors of African clothing, arts, crafts, jewelries, and delicious authentic African cuisine.
  
• The Connectors Area is a hub for 10 service based small businesses and 5 community partners working to promote their services and products.
  
• Electrifying Performances by local and international acts, with traditional and modern rhythms and sounds of Africa. Learn dance on the beats of drums, learn to move on the latest afrobeats steps with thousands of other Afro Culture Lovers.
  

We invite you to come dance, eat, shop, learn and celebrate the African and Afro Cultures with thousands of others sharing the same love for Arts, Diversity and Culture!

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