JOYFest

Celebrating Roots 50 with JOYfest! Luther Barnes & Faith and Flava Gospel Go-Go, Aug 9 in Spotsylvania, VA. $35 tickets — joy awaits!
About this Event

JOYfest is coming to the John J. Wright Educational and Cultural Center, held in conjunction with the Exploring Kunta: Roots 50th Commemorative Experience!

Join us for a day of music, culture, community, and celebration — featuring a powerhouse concert headlined by Luther Barnes alongside Faith and Flava Gospel Go-Go. And that's not all: we've got a few surprise musical legends joining the lineup — you won't want to miss who shows up!

Event Details:
🕚 Doors open at 11AM — indoor vendors & outdoor food trucks FREE and open to the public all day!
🎵 Concert/show portion begins at 4PM
🎟️ Concert tickets: $35 (register for tickets @ www.roots50.org )
📍 John J. Wright Educational and Cultural Center, Spotsylvania County, VA

Come early, browse the vendors, grab a bite from the food trucks — all free and open to everyone — then stick around for the concert starting at 4PM.

🎙️ Live on-site broadcast by our official radio sponsor, BLK FXBG Radio

Proudly supported by the Kunta Kinte Heritage Festival, B.W.A. (Black Woman Aesthetic), The Inherited Roots Project, Visit Spotsylvania, The Black Art Today Foundation, and the Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum.