Goombay 2024 Festival Postponed
The Goombay Festival has been postponed due to Hurricane Helene.
This Event Has Been Postponed Due to Weather!
The Goombay Festival was created in 1982 to celebrate the richness and diversity of the African diaspora and Asheville’s African American community.
The YMI Cultural Center is proud to be the host of this weekend festival attracting thousands to downtown Asheville each year. This free, family event connects community, and showcases Black culture, art, food, and entertainment.
Goombay Festival Lineup
Friday, September 27, 2024
At Pack Square
5PM – Honor Ceremony
6PM – DJ Doula
7PM – DJ Mark Majors
8PM – DJ Roselle
9PM – DJ Dayowolf
Saturday, September 28, 2024
At the YMI Cultural Center
11AM – Walking Procession
12 noon – Music Workshop
2PM – Social Media Branding Workshop/Po’ Folk
4PM – Songwriters Workshop/Virtuous
6PM – Dinner Theater
At Pack Square
12 noon – Honor Ceremony
1PM – ShaAir with Band
2PM – Theater Performance
3PM – DJ Doula
4PM – Po’ Folk
5PM – Street Sinatra
6PM – Kevin Spears
7PM – Virtuous
8PM – DJ Atreau
9PM – Blakkamoore
Sunday, September 29, 2024
At Pack Square
11AM – Honor Ceremony
2PM – DJ Big Wave
1PM – DJ Atreau
2PM – Afolabi Adebanjo
3PM – Song Band
5PM – Honor Ceremony
The Goombay Festival takes place September 27-29, 2024, in downtown Asheville. For more information, please visit ymiculturalcenter.org/goombay.
