AGOA Festival
A Glimpse of Africa provides a platform that brings people together to celebrate, educate, and share the diverse rich African cultures through food, music, dance, fashion, art & crafts, and other community activities. Our annual festival is the largest African Cultural Festival in West Michigan with an attendance of over 4,000 people.
Participate in the Festival
Register as a Merchandise Vendor
Participate in the Fashion Show
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![African Cuisine](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fe8151_dd4cc56f5ead4112af633841675bcc10~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_98,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/fe8151_dd4cc56f5ead4112af633841675bcc10~mv2.jpg)
Experience authentic cuisine from different nations throughout Africa.
![Fashion Show](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/494169_07e5764fd23540408a1d6e63dc22b591~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_110,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/494169_07e5764fd23540408a1d6e63dc22b591~mv2.jpg)
Celebrate Local African and African inspired fashion on the runway.
![Entertainment](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fe8151_e679fb932f124e6c8a2ff814f7bf5007~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_98,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/fe8151_e679fb932f124e6c8a2ff814f7bf5007~mv2.jpg)
Spend the day watching our DJ's, Bands, Fashion show, and Interactive Events
![Art & Crafts](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fe8151_b268b806c9d94a009b7a325f2db6bd93~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_98,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/fe8151_b268b806c9d94a009b7a325f2db6bd93~mv2.jpg)
Booths with local and international artists sharing their crafts.
![Children's Activities](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fe8151_b81128a244be4faebaf58bebaf65dcfc~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_98,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/fe8151_b81128a244be4faebaf58bebaf65dcfc~mv2.jpg)
Traditional Face painting, Dance Lessons, and Musical activities to involve people of all ages
A Glimpse of Africa Festival 2024
Date: August 09th, 10th, 11th, 2024
Time:
Friday | 03:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Saturday | 10:30 am - 11:00 pm
Sunday | 10:30 am - 5:30 pm
Find the festival at Calder Plaza:
Calder Plaza, Ottawa Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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Explore previous years
Join us as we look back on previous years' celebrations of culture