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Goombay Festival: Back to Our Roots

September 27 - September 29

FREE

The Goombay Festival was created in 1982 to celebrate the richness and diversity of the African diaspora and Asheville’s African American community.

The YMI Cultural Center is proud to be the host of this weekend festival attracting thousands to downtown Asheville each year. This free, family event connects community, and showcases Black culture, art, food and entertainment. 

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Start:
September 27
End:
September 29
Cost:
FREE
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Website:
https://www.ymiculturalcenter.org/goombay

Organizer

YMI Cultural Center
Phone
828-617-9001
Email
info@ymiculturalcenter.org
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Venue

Roger McGuire Green-Downtown Asheville
121 College Street
Asheville, NC 28801 United States
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Phone
828-259-5800
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We welcome submission of Western North Carolina events focused on our heritage themes of mountain music, crafts, foodways, outdoors and Cherokee culture. Please submit two weeks in advance.

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