The 23rd Annual

10 am until 6 pm  Saturday & Sunday
September 15 & 16, 2012
Staunton VA

The 23rd Annual African-American Heritage Festival will take place on Saturday, September 15 and Sunday, September 16, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Gypsy Hill Park, just off of Churchville Avenue in Staunton, Virginia.

The festival includes live music and entertainment, a variety of foods and crafts from local and regional artisans.  All events are free and fully handicapped accessible. Vendors, participants and attendees are located under tents.  The schedule will be posted here as soon as it is final.

The festival will feature an extensive variety of ethnic foods and a remarkable array of quality arts & crafts.

The African American Festival is the largest event of its kind in Western Virginia and is hosted by a non-profit, volunteer group.  It is also sponsored by the Staunton Recreation & Parks Department and the Staunton City Tourism Department.

Saturday's events begin at 10:30 AM performers and events to be announced.  Events end at 6 pm.

Sunday's events to be announced.  The days events end at 6 pm.

Excellent ethnic and American food, finest quality arts & crafts, free entertainment, fun and fellowship for the entire family will be available both days.

For more information, please call  (540) 337-7041 or (540) 886-0520.