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African World Festival at Hart Plaza

July 18 - 20, 2025

Photo credit: Annistique Photography

Location

Hart Plaza

1 Hart Plaza

Detroit, MI 48226

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Description

Celebrate the 42nd Annual African World Festival, which is three days full of entertainment, live demonstrations, community resources and information, vendors and more. This weekend event is a well-known summer festival in the Detroit-area.

Event cost: Free admission for members of The Wright Museum; contact for other prices

Event times: July 18-20, 2025

Additional Information

Contact Phone: 313-494-5824

Website: https://www.thewright.org/african-world-festival

Age recommendation: Babies, Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool, Teens, Toddlers, Tweens

Neighborhood: Wayne County

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