Goombay Festival 2024
“Back to Our Roots”
The Goombay Festival 2024 logo design provided by Donnie Destro.
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.
2024 Dates:
YMI Grand Re-Opening Event
September 26, 2024, 10am - Noon
Goombay Festival 2024 - ”Back to Our Roots”
September 27 - 29, 2024
Event Location: Pack Square | Reuter Terrace | Roger McGuire Green
2024 GOOMBAY FESTIVAL LINEUP
Friday, September 27, 2024
5PM - 10PM at Pack Square
5PM - Honor Ceremony
6PM - DJ Doula
7PM - DJ Mark Majors
8 PM - DJ Roselle
9PM - DJ Dayowolf
Saturday, September 28, 2024
11AM - 10PM
AT YMI CULTURAL CENTER
11AM - Walking Procession
12 PM - Music Workshop
2PM - Social Media Branding Workshop/Po’ Folk
4PM - Songwriters Workshop/Virtuous
6PM - Dinner Theater
AT PACK SQUARE
12 PM - Honor Ceremony
1 PM - ShaAir w. Band
2PM - Theater Performance
3PM - DJ Doula
4PM - Po' Folk
5PM - Street Sinatra
6PM - Kevin Spears
7PM - Virtuous
8PM - DJ Atreau
9PM - Blakkamoore
Sunday, September 29, 2024
11AM - 6PM
11AM - Honor Ceremony
2 PM - DJ Big Wave
1 PM - DJ Atreau
2PM - Afolabi Adebanjo
3PM - Song Band
5PM - Honor Ceremony
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