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.

This event is FREE and open to the public. 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, 5:30PM
Opening remarks, 6:00PM
Omega Lamplighters' The Might Light Step Team, 6:10PM
Ayoka Afrikan Drum and Dance, 6:45PM
Avis Berry and Revival, 7:40PM

Food Options:
Mr. V's Hot Dogs
Pistol Catering
The Chocolate Dandies

Vendors:
Johnson Rustic Candles and More
The Fuzzy Pineapple
Crazyfunkystuff
BLOZZOM by Z
Christopher Barnhart
Sankofa Essential Books
Breathe in Color
Lucki Charm Jewels
Re(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).