A Glimpse of Africa Festival
Sat, Aug 15
|Calder Plaza
A Glimpse of Africa hosts the largest African festival annually, a platform that centers and places the African community on the map, showcasing their culture, promoting and supporting their business and talents.


Time & Location
Aug 15, 2026, 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Calder Plaza, 320 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
About the event
A Glimpse of Africa hosts the largest African festival annually, a platform that centers and places the African community on the map, showcasing their culture, promoting and supporting their business and talents. The festival has birthed and elevated many talents and business, especially food startups who have thrived beyond the festival. The festival brings vibrancy to the city and county at-large, while creating cultural awareness, a sense of belonging and building a welcoming community for new Americans
