African cultural festival 2024: gastronomy, music, culture, fashion
For the first time in years, Milwaukee residents can celebrate African culture during an ethnic and cultural showcase at Brown Deer Park this July. This year’s celebration includes a day full of traditional African art, curated music, culinary tastings and a dance demonstration.
Three women have come together to bring the African Cultural Festival back to the Milwaukee area and hope it will share culture with the community and also help raise money for programs for African refugees.
“This event is about truly sharing the culture and contributions of indigenous Africans to our economic, social, political and cultural fabric of Milwaukee,” said Yollande Tchouapi, one of the organizers. “Milwaukee is stronger when diversity is highlighted and when the vibrancy of our city is shared.”
Here’s what you need to know about this year’s African Cultural Festival, held in Milwaukee in July.
When does the African Cultural Festival take place?
The African Cultural Festival is scheduled for July 6, 2024 from noon to 7 p.m. The festival will take place at Brown Deer Park (zones 2 and 3). The park is located at 7835 N. Green Bay Road in Milwaukee. You can find a map and directions to the event here.
You do not need a ticket to attend the festival. Participation is free and open to the public.
What is the program for the 2024 African Cultural Festival?
The festival begins around noon with a keynote address and a “parade of nations,” highlighting more than a dozen different African nations. Attendees will also enjoy a taste of African cuisine, an African art showcase and a children’s area run by Fit 4 Life.
The 2024 lineup also includes the following musicians, dance groups and artists:
- African Gospel Music-City of Praise
- Traditional dance – Umu-Ada dance group
- Fashion Show – Traditional and Contemporary African Attire
- Mixture of African musical instruments-Lucky Diop
- Traditional dance-The Nefertari group
During the festival, vendors will also sell various arts, fashion and jewelry in the park.
For more information:
You can visit their website at africanstakeholdersinc.org or direct your questions to their email address at info@ACFestivalmke@gmail.com.
You can also follow the African Cultural Festival on Facebook and Instagram.
Here’s how to sponsor or donate to the festival:
The festival is seeking sponsorships and donations to help provide programming for African immigrants and refugees.
To make a donation to support African refugee programming, you can donate through Zelle at acfestivalmke@gmail.com or by mail to the African Cultural Festivals Committee at 11512 N. Port Washington Road, Suite 201D in Mequon.
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