32nd Down Home Family Reunion, A Celebration of African American Folklife
Saturday, August 19, 4P-11P
Abner Clay Park

Elegba Folklore Society, Richmond’s Cultural Ambassador, will present the 32nd Down Home Family Reunion, A Celebration African American Folklife on Saturday August 19, 2023 downtown in Historic Jackson Ward’s Abner Clay Park. The festival’s hours are 4p - 11p.

Elegba Folklore Society is Inviting Residents & visitors To enjoy:

• World Music & Dance on the Zeke Allsion Main Stage

• Eclectic Shopping in the Juanitia Ragland Heritage Market

• Performance Showcases & Fun in the Annie Tyler Children's Place

• Engagement on the Waverly Crawley Community Row

• And more!

The festival is designed to connect aspects of West African cultural traditions with African Americans & to show their influence on the American South. Bringing the world home, audiences are exposed to the artistic expressions — performing and material – of African world cultures in a lively, colorful and informing celebration of heritage and light. It is sited in Historic Jackson Ward to call attention to the neighborhood’s illustrious black history and future potential.

It is a free family festival. Free parking and shuttle services available. For more info, follow Elegba Folklore Society inc on Instagram at @efsinc.

www.efsinc.org

Free Admission