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Ann Arbor African American Festival

26th Annual

June 3,  2023

N. 4th Ave & E. Ann St. Downtown Ann Arbor, MI, USA
7:30a-8:00p

About Our  Festival

The African American Downtown Festival was founded by Lucille Hall Porter, who was also the founder and director of the Community Leaning Post, a nonprofit organization that helped disadvantaged youth and families. The festival was organized to help remember the contributions of those black business leaders and is held in Ann Arbor’s Historic Black Business District.

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Today the festival is organized by MCEC and the AADF Committee, the traditional event aims to cater to all ages. Expect live band performances; jazz, pop and dance music. Mascot characters will also be present to keep spirits high. Vendors sell lemonade, BBQ, jewelry, handmade arts, clothing, books and various beauty products.

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We have spent the last 26 years celebrating diversity in southeast Michigan, come out and join us this year on Saturday June 3,  for the 26th Annual African American Downtown Festival!

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Headliner

DANNY CLAY

The Luther Vandross Experience

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More Amazing Performers

Check out the Schedule

Take a look at some of the other performers and activities featured at the Ann Arbor African American Festival. It promises to be an amazing experience!

Hosted By:
Comedian Simply Shanell
Ryan Griffin

Morgan Foreman
Yolanda Ragland

 

All The Fun At Our Festival

Live Painting by Curtis Wallace of Be Creative Studio will be donated to
The African American Cultural and Historical Museum of Washtenaw County (AACHM).

Be sure to check out the AACHMself-guided Historical Black Business District Tour at AADF 2023-pick up our map and more information at the AADF registration booth (across from the main stage)!

Activities
Tickets

Save The Date

June 3, 2023

June 8, 2024

AADF is held annual on the 1st Saturday in June!!!

N. 4th Ave & E. Ann St. Downtown Ann Arbor, MI, USA

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