The festival kicked off with the traditional African American dance ensemble entrance, as well as an introduction to the event with an incredible performance afterwards! Make sure to Like, Comment, & Share with your friends!! Event: The 5th Annual African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County Where: Fayetteville Street & City Plaza (Raleigh, NC) When: August 31, 2014 through September 1, 2014 NOTE: FOR BEST VIEWING WATCH AT 720 HD FULL-SCREEN! __________________________________________________ The African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County is an annual Labor Day Weekend celebration of African American culture as expressed through art, music, dance, food and community. 2014 marks the 5th Anniversary Year for The African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County! Explore the work of visual artists; music & dance performances; and interactive family activities! Celebrate The AACF’s 5th Year Anniversary of teaching, sharing, and celebrating the traditions of African Americans here in NC and from around the world. This event is free and open for all to enjoy! MAIN STAGE The Main Stage is the performance venue in City Plaza full of extraordinary local and nation-wide talent. This is the stage where our headliner entertainment performs, along with the other fabulous local entertainment North Carolina and the rich Triangle arts scene has to offer. There is something for everyone on this stage - jazz, reggae, blues, rock, hip hop, gospel, neo-soul, funk and much more! Stay tuned to our website and our Facebook page for updates! FAMILY VILLAGE The African American Cultural Festival Family Village is a great place for festival goers of all ages to have a fun, educational, hands-on experience. Enjoy engaging performances on the Family Village stage by storytellers, dance troupes, drum circles, and much more. Enjoy creating something of your own in the Make-and-Take craft tents, and bring home your very own artwork. Learning about African American culture is a unique experience in the Family Village - bring the whole family! VENDOR MARKETPLACE The Vendor Marketplace lines both sides of Fayetteville street with tents full of unique products sold by individual market vendors. Browse the variety of clothing, accessories, jewelry, natural bath products, home decor and much more. The African American community has a long history of entrepreneurship - come support small business owners and see what the Vendor Marketplace has to offer. ART GALLERY WALK The Art Gallery Walk lines both sides of Fayetteville Street with tents displaying original art created by artists from North Carolina and across the country. Stroll along the street; be inspired by the plethora of paintings, jewelry, photography, sculptures, and mixed media art that the festival has to offer. Meet the artists, learn about their techniques, and purchase an original creation to enjoy for years to come. http://www.aacfralwake.org/ https://twitter.com/AACFRalWake https://www.facebook.com/aacfraleighwake __________________________________________________ **FESTIVAL STAFF** -Carly Jones Festival Coordinator -Michelle Davis Petelinz Art Program Director -Monet Noelle Marshall Assistant Festival Coordinator **GOVERNING BOARD** -James Roberson, Chair Senior Dean, Wake Tech Community College - Western Wake Campus -David Baker, Vice-Chair Attorney, Law Office of David K. Baker -Lawrence Fleming, Treasurer Retired, Progress Energy -Eugene Weeks, Ex Officio Councilor, City of Raleigh -James West, Ex Officio Commissioner, Wake County -Eric Harris VP for Business Development, OASYS Information Services, Inc. -Ray Moncrieffe CPA, Stancil & Company -Paul Norman, Secretary Counselor, Wake Tech Community College - Northern Wake Campus __________________________________________________ Shot & Edited by Sci Flyy https://twitter.com/SciFlyyEnt https://twitter.com/SciFlyyTV https://www.facebook.com/SciFlyyEntertainment

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