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Goombay Festival ’25
September 7, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
This family event connects community, and showcases Black culture, art, food and entertainment. The lively event will be held in downtown Asheville at Pack Square this year,
The Goombay Festival was created in 1982 to celebrate the richness and diversity of the African diaspora and Asheville’s African American community. Visit the event’s website for more details.
The YMI Cultural Center is proud to be the host of this weekend festival attracting thousands to downtown Asheville each year.
