12th Charlotte African American Festival

Get Ready Charlotte! The 12th Annual Charlotte African American Festival (CAAF) is a celebration of the rich heritage and accomplishments of African-Americans. The festival will be held on September 27, 2025 at The Carole Hoefener Center in downtown Charlotte, North Carolina.The festival will include exhibits, performances, art, literature, food, dancers, drummers, a pageant, speakers, vendors, and special awards and recognitions.  x

Special Highlights:

The First One Hundred Years Exhibit - The Brooklyn Neighborhood Showcase - The Black Wall Street Exhibits - The Black Knowledge Initiative Book Drive - The Motherland Exhibit - The Out of Africa Fashion Shows - - The Underground Railroad Exhibit - The Black History Walk of Fame - The Ashanti Queens Crowning - The Charlotte Neighborhoods Reunion - The Grier Heights Exhibit