Staunton's African American Heritage Festival

Schedule

Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 am

UTC-04:00

Location

Gypsy Hill Park | Staunton, VA

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The African-American Heritage & Multicultural Festival will be held September 19-20, 2026 at Gypsy Hill Park Bandstand in Staunton. The festival will feature a variety of food, arts and crafts, musicians, entertainers, and activities that showcase the diverse cultures found in our region.
Saturday's schedule will include area bands and Sunday's program will include a church service, gospel bands, and a cultural fashion show.
A partnership with Staunton City Schools and Waynesboro Public Schools will continue as the school divisions co-sponsor the festival to share and celebrate customs from students and families of various cultural backgrounds in their schools.
The City of Staunton, including Staunton Parks & Recreation, is a major sponsor of this event, providing the location, a financial contribution and event-day support for the festival.
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Gypsy Hill Park, 600 Churchville Avenue (Route 250),Staunton,Virginia, United States

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