Cultural Fest
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Saturday, August 15 | 3:00 - 10:00 PM
River Front Park | Harrisburg, PA
FREE ADMISSION
The Commissioners and the County's Cultural Celebration Task Force invite you to a free festival celebrating cultural diversity in Dauphin County. This event will bring together our region's diversity and cultures as well as celebrate and increase awareness of our vast differences and commonalities.
Title Sponsor: Highmark
Presenting Sponsor: PA Health & Wellness
The event will offer cultural food & performances, craft vendors, Dauphin County Human Services, Systems of Care Youth Fest, Professional Development, Sports & Games, Children's Corner, and more. This is a FREE event but bring along some spending money to shop with the vendors and enjoy ethnic foods from a variety of food trucks. Bring your lawn chairs.
2026 Entertainment Schedule
3:00 PM Welcome and Logistics
DJ's God Father & Bliss
3:15 PM Joshua Agurre
3:35 PM Shree Academy of Arts
3:55 PM Cuban Horizon Show
4:15 PM Dwennimmen African Dance Community
4:35 PM
4:50 PM Tim Taylor
5:00 PM Adrian Anthony's Grupo Hipnosis
6:00 PM ME & US Band
7:00 PM Kings of Soul:
Force MD's | The Full Force Brothers | Montell Jordan
Stage Band: Urban Guerilla Orchestra
* Due to circumstances beyond our control, The Sugarhill Gang performance has been replaced by The Full Force Brothers.
8:30 PM Dauphin County Commissioners Speak
Sponsors Speak
9:00 PM Morris Day & The Time
Large bags and umbrellas are prohibited at this event in accordance with event guidelines and security best practices. This includes backpacks, large purses, clear bags, fanny packs, camera bags, drawstring bags, totes, and suitcases. Exceptions will be made for guests who require a medical equipment bag and/or a parenting bag. These bags must be smaller than 14”x14”x6” and are subject to screening upon entry.
Parking - Free parking is available on City Island. Street parking is also available for a fee.
3:00 - 7:00 PM - Children's Corner
Sponsored by: UPMC and UPMC Health Plan
Come join us on Saturday, August 15, for the Children’s Corner at Cultural Fest. Dauphin County Drug and Alcohol Services and Dauphin County Social Services for Children and Youth present a vibrant and fun-filled space for kids of all ages. This year’s theme, "Color Your World," invites children to express their creativity through a variety of crafts, hands-on art activities, and interactive fun. It’s a joyful, safe space where imagination takes the spotlight—come join us and let your colors shine!
Event website: bit.ly/Cultural_Fest
River Front Park | Harrisburg, PA
FREE ADMISSION
The Commissioners and the County's Cultural Celebration Task Force invite you to a free festival celebrating cultural diversity in Dauphin County. This event will bring together our region's diversity and cultures as well as celebrate and increase awareness of our vast differences and commonalities.
Title Sponsor: Highmark
Presenting Sponsor: PA Health & Wellness
The event will offer cultural food & performances, craft vendors, Dauphin County Human Services, Systems of Care Youth Fest, Professional Development, Sports & Games, Children's Corner, and more. This is a FREE event but bring along some spending money to shop with the vendors and enjoy ethnic foods from a variety of food trucks. Bring your lawn chairs.
2026 Entertainment Schedule
3:00 PM Welcome and Logistics
DJ's God Father & Bliss
3:15 PM Joshua Agurre
3:35 PM Shree Academy of Arts
3:55 PM Cuban Horizon Show
4:15 PM Dwennimmen African Dance Community
4:35 PM
4:50 PM Tim Taylor
5:00 PM Adrian Anthony's Grupo Hipnosis
6:00 PM ME & US Band
7:00 PM Kings of Soul:
Force MD's | The Full Force Brothers | Montell Jordan
Stage Band: Urban Guerilla Orchestra
* Due to circumstances beyond our control, The Sugarhill Gang performance has been replaced by The Full Force Brothers.
8:30 PM Dauphin County Commissioners Speak
Sponsors Speak
9:00 PM Morris Day & The Time
Large bags and umbrellas are prohibited at this event in accordance with event guidelines and security best practices. This includes backpacks, large purses, clear bags, fanny packs, camera bags, drawstring bags, totes, and suitcases. Exceptions will be made for guests who require a medical equipment bag and/or a parenting bag. These bags must be smaller than 14”x14”x6” and are subject to screening upon entry.
Parking - Free parking is available on City Island. Street parking is also available for a fee.
3:00 - 7:00 PM - Children's Corner
Sponsored by: UPMC and UPMC Health Plan
Come join us on Saturday, August 15, for the Children’s Corner at Cultural Fest. Dauphin County Drug and Alcohol Services and Dauphin County Social Services for Children and Youth present a vibrant and fun-filled space for kids of all ages. This year’s theme, "Color Your World," invites children to express their creativity through a variety of crafts, hands-on art activities, and interactive fun. It’s a joyful, safe space where imagination takes the spotlight—come join us and let your colors shine!
Event website: bit.ly/Cultural_Fest
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Where is it happening?
200 S Front St, Harrisburg, PA 17104, United States
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Host or PublisherDauphin County Parks & Recreation
