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32nd International Festival of Raleigh

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October 20 – 22, 2017 (Recurring Daily)
Times: Fri.-Sat., 10am-10pm; Sun., 11am-6pm
Venue: Raleigh Convention Center
Area: Downtown Raleigh

More than 71 ethnic groups will be represented at the 32nd Annual International Festival of Raleigh, which will include food from around the world, non-stop stage performances, world beer tasting, bands, kids’ activities, cooking demonstrations, dance demonstrations, coffee from around the world, art, fashion shows, international weddings, cultural booths and bazaars.
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African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County

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September 02 – 03, 2017
Times: Sat., 11am-10pm; Sun., 1-10pm
Venue: City Plaza
Area: Downtown Raleigh
Admission: Free

The African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County is an annual celebration of African American culture as expressed through art, music, food and community. Over the past eight Labor Day weekends, the two day festival has connected diverse people and families from across our region with local, national and international artists, performers, food vendors, area business owners and our local media outlets. The festival has become Raleigh’s premiere destination for teaching, sharing and celebrating the distinctive folk and cultural traditions of African Americans here in N.C. and from around the world.
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