AfriFest:Taste of Africa

Start: Saturday, July 18, 2026 11:00AM
End: Saturday, July 18, 2026 9:00PM

AfriFest 2026: Taste of Africa will take place on July 18, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM at Sawyer Point in Cincinnati. Pre-festival programming will take place July 16 to 17 and will feature cultural workshops, community conversations, and special showcases. From live music and performances to Afrobeats, drumming, and traditional dancing, AfriFest keeps the rhythm going throughout the day. Guests can explore African and Caribbean food vendors and food trucks, discover handcrafted goods, art, and unique products, and experience fashion and cultural showcases. A vibrant outdoor marketplace highlights local entrepreneurs, creatives, and community organizations. Free, open to all ages and backgrounds, AfriFest creates space to celebrate culture, connection, and community in a welcoming setting. If you are a food truck, artisan, retailer, nonprofit, corporate partner, DJ, dance group, cultural performer, or artist, this is your opportunity to be part of one of the region’s largest African cultural festival. Interested in participating, sponsorship, partnership, or volunteering? Learn more at https://www.myapnet.org/afrifest/