26th African Street Festival...
September 19 - September 21, 2008 Gentry Center Complex, Main Campus Tennessee State University Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville's Annual African Street festival is held on the main campus of Tennessee State University. Hosted by the African American Cultural Alliance (AACA), this phenomenal, family-oriented festival has grown continuously and now attracts more than 50,000 people interested in African and African American culture.
The festival has garnered local media attention and remains one of the city's premiere events attracting people of all ages, from all walks of life and from all sectors of the region. And our celebration is now also expanding to include the cultures of the Caribbean, North, Central and South America and other places around the world where Africa is also represented.
The African Street Festival event can also give companies and other organizations a unique opportunity to support one of the largest festivals of this type in the Southeast. Please contact us about becoming a sponsor or visit our profile at GivingMatters.com to learn more about us.
Some of what's included each year at our festival is:
The Children's Pavilion (featuring arts and crafts, drumming, dance, storytelling and more
Authentic African, American and other cuisine representing the Diaspora
Automotive Displays
An eclectic mix of live music, such as
African, Reggae, Latin, R&B, Jazz,
Gospel, Neo-Soul, Country, Blues,
African Drumming & More
Spoken Word & Dance
The New AfricanExpo Pavilion
& Opening Night International Music Block Party
And over 150 Street Vendors
The African Street Festival is not just a social event...
It's a cultural and educational experience for all.
It's not too late to become a vendor at this year's festival!
Applications available here.
Become a part of Nashville's longest-running cultural event!
The AACA is looking for dedicated volunteers to work as part of the African Street Festival Team.
If you are interested and live in the Nashville Metropolitan area, please call or email us your contact information.
The African American Cultural Alliance is a non-profit organization,
founded in May of 1983, to promote and celebrate the cultural and historical
backgrounds of people of African descent throughout the African Diaspora.
Since 1983
Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.A.
