Last Updated: August 29, 2023
Join us in Ralph Sampson Park on Saturday, September 9 from 12:00pm-6:00pm for the 27th Annual Harrisonburg-Rockingham African American Festival.
Enjoy an afternoon of entertainment, fellowship, activities, crafts, art, music, food, exhibitors and more!
The purpose of the Harrisonburg-Rockingham African-American Festival (HRAAF) is to create unity, promote family and celebrate heritage and diversity through expressions of faith and love.
Schedule of Events:
12:00 – 12:15: Introductions and Welcome
12:15 – 12:20: Prayer (Prov. By Pastor Costella Forney)
12:20 – 12:30: In Memoriam
12:30 – 1:00: DJ 360 Set
1:00 – 1:10: Performance by Angela Mickens
1:10 – 1:30: Performance by Gbenga Adesina
1:20 – 1:40: Performance by the Divine Nine Organizations
1:40 – 2:10: Performance by Keynote Illidge, Mickey D, and Matthew Mozingo
2:10 – 3:00: DJ 360 Set
3:00 – 6:00: Major League Band
6:00: Festival Closing Remarks
12:00 – 12:15: Introductions and Welcome
12:15 – 12:20: Prayer (Prov. By Pastor Costella Forney)
12:20 – 12:30: In Memoriam
12:30 – 1:00: DJ 360 Set
1:00 – 1:10: Performance by Angela Mickens
1:10 – 1:30: Performance by Gbenga Adesina
1:20 – 1:40: Performance by the Divine Nine Organizations
1:40 – 2:10: Performance by Keynote Illidge, Mickey D, and Matthew Mozingo
2:10 – 3:00: DJ 360 Set
3:00 – 6:00: Major League Band
6:00: Festival Closing Remarks
There will also be a Kid Zone with a video game bus and Explore More Discovery Museum leading activities.
Attention Vendors!
Are you interested in selling food or handmade artisan crafts? Please contact us at hraaf13@gmail.com or at 540-437-9213.