Central Ohio Afro Fest

2101 Noe Bixby Road,Columbus OH 43232

02 October, 2021

Description

Igniting the African Spirit of Unity and Culture It Takes A VillageCultureEntertainmentFoodFree ParkingClick here for full event details. The Central Ohio Afro Fest will be a day of family fun in a space for all persons in our communities. This is an event that aims to give the neighborhoods a space to form new connections and nurture old ones with other members in the community. Event will be outdoors on the expansive outdoor venue at Phenix Banquet Center. Event will hold rain or shine. Safety is consistently a priority. Hand sanitizing station will be available. Thank you in advance for joining us in efforts to keep us all safe. We will adhere to recommendations form CDC and state/local health departments. Join the community via this link Central Ohio Afro Fest Community. Important information will be shared in the community group. Phenix Banquet Center is humbled to share our expansive outdoor venue with the community. We are led by a Nigerian-American husband and wife team. The Center Stage: A platform for live performance and artistry that will uplift and entertain the audience. Creatives with African and Afro Centric talents get time at the mic to shine and present their art. The Children's Compound: An area designated for children and the child in all of us. Includes the playground and an area to explore the rich African culture through play and story-telling. The Market: A hub of sharing of crafts by local vendors. In the African culture, the market is the heart of community interactions. The market provides human connections in addition to art pieces, jewelry, African attire. The Food Village: A presentation of different and culture rich cuisine. Food vendors offering an array of varying menus. Breaking bread together as a community. Family Fun DayLive PerformancesAfrican Dance ClinicFood VendorCraftersOutdoors SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES We believe and practice the African adage of "It takes a village". You are warmly invited to hop on and join our efforts. There are sponsorship opportunities available at varying levels of investments. Inquiries about sponsorships should be forwarded to [email protected] with subject line "Sponsorships" VOLUNTEERS "It takes a village" You are invited to get in on the action of Central Ohio Afro Fest! We are seeking volunteers that will be involved in pre event, event and post-event tasks. We love to feed our team. Volunteer interests should contact us via email [email protected]. We can't wait to meet you! VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES "It takes a village" Spaces available for crafters, food trucks , food vendors, beverage trucks, game bus. Vendor registration information is available. Search for "Vendor Registration Central Ohio Afro Fest" We can't wait to support your business and hobbies! LIVE PERFORMANCE TALENT "It takes a village" There are opportunities for talent to be showcased to the audience. Jump in and entertain the community. A fantastic way for established talent to expand their fan base and new talent to get stage time. Seeking fun and crowd-pleasing performances. Entire event is outdoors; so your performance must be able to be enjoyed in this setting. Inquiries about live performance opportunities should be forwarded to [email protected] with subject line "Live Performance". We can't wait to become a fan of your talent! WHAT NOT TO BRING Weapons of ANY kind Fireworks/explosives. Illegal Substances. Alcohol. Tobacco/smoking products of any kind (including e-cigs, vape, etc.) Outside food and snacks. Outside drinks and bottled water. Picnic Baskets. Large backpacks or suitcases. Bags must be smaller than: 16”x16”x8” Skateboards, scooters, or personal motorized vehicles Large Umbrellas (personal sized are okay) Pets Drones or hover cameras No illegal vending is permitted. No unauthorized vendors allowed. SPONSORS WCBE 90.5 FM is a catalyst for community — enriching lives by providing the best original, independent, & network programming, and by partnering with listeners and local organizations to grow and sustain our cultural and educational landscape. WSYX Channel 6 is a dual ABC/Fox-affiliated television station based locally in the city of Columbus Ohio. WTTE Fox 28 is a sister station. Together, these two stations are committed to providing local news, first warning weather forecasts and alerts, traffic updates, consumer advocacy. KEMBA Financial Credit Union offers a full range of financial services to its members, including savings, checking, retirement, investment, home, student, and auto loans, business loans and services, and more with better rates, superior service and unique solutions for your needs. Visit a local branch or our website at kemba.org for more information or to schedule an appointment. KEMBA, a better way to bank. Trendustry Media Group provides quality marketing services to businesses of all sizes. Executing successful marketing campaigns with a focus on social media marketing and business consultation. PARTNERSThiossane Institute of West African Dance is celebrating over twenty years of a mission of preserving and presenting traditional West African dance, music and culture by providing authentic performances. Led by Suzan Bradford Kounta, the organization creates a space of learning and growth in traditional African culture.