After attracting over three million people in six years, the African American Heritage Festival has become the premier festival in the Mid-Atlantic region. In an effort to attract more visitors to Baltimore City , BACVA partners this year are providing the Festival with an opportunity to expand its reach to potential visitors in its nationwide tourism campaign.
The Heritage Festival will take place July 3-5 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards M & T Bank Complex. This years festival will feature new and inspiring educational exhibits, exciting children’s corners, ethnic foods, art, local and national talent, along with, a Health & Wellness Village . This years national headline artists include Teena Marie, En Vogue and Anita Baker.
The African American Heritage Festival offers a safe environment and a place for families to celebrate through African American history in both visionary and the performing arts. Admission to the festival is free for children 12 and under, general admission is $5. Guests are encouraged to take the MTA down to the Festival via the light rail Hamburg and Camden Lines, Lexington Market subway or #27 bus routes.
Festival Hours
Friday, July 3 – 4PM until 10PM
Saturday, July 4 – 12 noon until 10PM
Sunday, July 5 – 12 noon until 9PM
For detailed information about the festival, including schedule of activities, sponsor, vendor and volunteer inquires please log on to www.aahf.net or call 410-235-4427 ext. 211.
