Black History Arts and Culture Festival

Join the Florida Division of Arts and Culture and the Division of Historical Resources for our third annual Black History Arts and Culture Festival on February 9, 2024 from 5:30PM to 9:00PM at the Heritage Hall Auditorium in the R.A. Gray Building!   Live performances from Avis Berry and Revival, Ayoka Afrikan Drum and Dance, and the Omega Lamplighters’ The Mighty Light Step Team. This community festival celebrates the achievements of Black Floridians and will showcase the rich tapestry of Black Arts and Artists in Florida. Bring your family and friends to enjoy music, vendors, food, community partners, and more.  The R.A. Gray Building is at 500 S. Bronough St, Tallahassee, FL. Heritage Hall Auditorium is on the first floor.   Free parking can be found in Garage E, the parking garage adjacent to the R.A. Gray Building. There are also metered spaces on Martin Luth King Boulevard to the rear of the building, and additional parking is available at Kleman Plaza (Bronough/Duval Street) and the Civic Center (Pensacola Street).   Festival schedule:Food and arts vendors open, 5:30PMOpening remarks, 6:00PMOmega Lamplighters’ The Might Light Step Team, 6:10PMAyoka Afrikan Drum and Dance, 6:45PMAvis Berry and Revival, 7:40PM   Food Options:Mr. V’s Hot DogsPistol’s CateringThe Chocolate Dandies   Vendors:Johnson Rustic Candles and MoreThe Fuzzy PineappleCrazyfunkystuffBLOZZOM by ZChristopher BarnhartSankofa Essential BooksBreathe in ColorLucki Charm JewelsRe(candled) Kindled   The 2024 Black History Arts and Culture Festival is sponsored by Citizens for Florida Arts and the Council on Culture and Arts (COCA).