The nationally award-winning Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival will celebrate its 54th Anniversary on May 18, 2024! Enjoy a day filled with live music, arts and crafts, community resources, tasty traditional food, and local talent.
Festival Highlights
DURHAM H20 To Go
BYOB – We’ve got unlimited refills from the City of Durham’s water truck! Help reduce waste at this event by bringing your own water bottle or cup. This mobile system cools and dispenses on-demand drinking water.
Family Fun Zone
The Family Fun Zone will celebrate the spirit of the African diaspora, engaging kids of ALL ages to bring out the “Kuumba,” (koo-OOM-bah), or creativity, within each of them. Join us for a fun-filled day exploring African cultural traditions! The Family Fun Zone will include:
Drum Circles
Arts & Crafts
Storytelling
Inflatables
Face Painting
Gaming Truck
Food Trucks
Indulge in tasty treats delights from the finest food trucks in the Triangle.
Main Stage Performances
1:00 PM - Brian Dawson Mayor/City Officials
1:05 PM - Salute to Elders Parade
African American Dance Ensemble
1:35 PM - Bimbe History Hype Announcements
1:45 PM - JL Regal
2:15 PM - Announcements Hometown Heroes Presentation
2:30 PM - Carolina Soul Band
3:30 PM - Announcements Hometown Heroes Presentation
3:50 PM - DRIE$E featuring ProfessorX
4:20 PM - Blacc Print Experience
5:20 PM - Announcements
5:30 PM - DJ Medley
6:00 PM - Monica
