Henry Street Festival
Save the Date: September 15, 2012
The Henry Street Heritage Festival is the premier event of the Harrison Museum of African American Culture. This annual event provides the primary resources to support the ongoing programs and operations of the Harrison Museum of African American Culture.
About the Henry Street Heritage Festival
This public festival celebrates the history, culture, heritage, and arts of African Americans.
The 23rd Henry Street Heritage Festival (HSHF) will be held on Reserve Avenue Saturday, September 15, 2012 from 11:30am to 10:00pm.
The renovations being undertaken at Elmwood Park facilitated a change in venue for this year’s festival. In spite of this change, the HSHF promises to be a great setting for presenting an array of diverse entertainment, educational forums, and exposure to African-American heritage as expressed through the performing arts, crafts, cuisines, customs, and merchandise.
Past Henry Street Heritage Festival performers include Kevin L., Emily King, Rob Base, Victor Fields, Rare Essence, Donna Jones, The Barkays, Ruben Studdard, Joe, Mint Condition, Calvin Richardson, Algebra, Lacee, just to name a few.
Sponsors, Vendors, Exhibitors, Volunteers – Information below
| Corporate Sponsorship | Businesses who wish to fund an event of the festival or provide a financial or in-kind donation. | Information & Contract |
| Corporate/Business Exhibitors | Businesses who wish to have marketing or health awareness (non-selling) exhibit booth to supply promotional and informational materials about their products and services. | Information & Contract |
| Merchandise Vendors | Individuals or businesses who wish to sell non-food related products or services. | Information & Contract |
| Food Vendors | Individuals, Groups or Businesses who wish to sell food (prepared on-site during festival or prepared in advance). | Information & Contract |
| Nonprofit/Educational/Community Exhibitors | Nonprofit, Educational Institutes or Community Organizations who wish to have an exhibit booth to display/supply information. | Information & Contract |
If you would like to VOLUNTEER or have additional questions, please contact the Harrison Museum Administrative Office
(540-857-4395 or festival@harrisonmuseum.com).