International African Arts Festival

Join Us for the 52nd Int'l African Arts Festival Sat., July 1 - Tues., July 4, 2023 (BROOKLYN, NY) There, the event became the African Street Festival.

The International African Arts Festival (#IAAFestival) began in 1971 as a fundraiser for the Uhuru Sasa Shule ("Freedome Now School), a community-based initiative that educated youth and adults about African culture. The fundraiser was a small festival with about 20 arts and crafts vendors, local entertainers, and food prepared by parents of the students who attended Uhuru Sasa School. Almost 2,00

07/06/2024

We need people to show up and SHOW OUT for our LAST 2 days of the 53rd Annual International African Arts Festival !!!!!
Suggested donation of $5/$10 at the gate

Pull up on us at Commodore Barry Park from 10am-9pm RAIN OR SHINE

07/04/2024

HERE IS THE LINE UP FOR THIS WEEKS PERFORMANCES!!

Photos from International African Arts Festival's post 06/29/2024

Can you believe your birthday will be here in a few days !?!?!?
The best way to wish us a happy birthday would be to ensure that we can keep the festival going for another 53 years and MORE!!!!
A donation of $1,$5,$10 or $50 each year we have been providing for the community will help TREMENDOUSLY!!!! We are no organization without OUR VILLAGE!!!!! To keep the village thriving as ask that you help make that happen.
Much love from us to you!!! See you JULY 4th-7th at Commodore Barry Park!!!

06/24/2024

WE OUTSIDEEEEE!!!! 🤭🤭🤭

Join us for our annual African Street Festival Parade happening JULY 6th at 2pm!!

Tag any organization you believe would be a great addition to this amazing ceremony.
(Those who walk along with us will gain free entry to the park, although donations are always welcomed )

06/22/2024

Experience the African Street Festival like never before !!!

Express & VIP Passes are now available !!!

https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/97e2d31b-2ee8-483e-8f51-cd6d74143e9f

06/22/2024

See you all there !!!!!

JULY 4th - 7th Commodore Barry Park 10am-9pm RAIN OR SHINE

IAAFESTIVAL PARADE REGISTRATION 06/22/2024

Parade registration is still available!!! Sign up your organizations today !!!

IAAFESTIVAL PARADE REGISTRATION

06/22/2024

1 more day until our merchandise website is live!!!!! What kind of products are you looking to purchase ??

Yes you are reading that correctly, IAAFestival is launching our merchandise on our website on
06.23.24 !!!!
Rock your IAAFestival merchandise this summer as it’ll be our last year at Commodore Barry Park!! Let’s leave this year out with a bang!!! ’
Will you be rocking some merch this summer?

53rd Annual International African Arts Festival 06/22/2024

Peace family !!!

Click the link below to gain access to your Express Passes and VIP Friends of Festival Passes for the weekend!!

JULY 4th-7th located at Commodore Barry Park 10am-9pm

Express Pass Includes:
🌎Express Entry and RE entry into the Park
🌍Specific Entrance (location:TBD)
🌎Step and repeat photo area
🌍Patrons can purchase multiple express passes for multiple days

VIP Friends of Festival:
🌍Express Entry and RE entry into the Park
🌍Specific Entrance (location:TBD)
🌍VIP Tent Priority Viewing of Performance Stage
🌎Step and Repeat photo area
🌍Delicious Refreshments
🌍Gift Bag

Experience the IAAFestival in a phenomenal way!! You don’t want to miss it!!!

53rd Annual International African Arts Festival THE LONGEST RUNNING FESTIVAL IN THE UNITED STATES CELEBRATING PAN AFRICAN CULTURE !!!..Join us as we celebrate the 53rd Annual International African Arts Festival at Commodore Barry Park (aka City Park) July 4th-7th, 2024. Appreciating Pan African Culture and traditions, artists, artisans, vendors a...

06/21/2024

Yes you are reading that correctly, IAAFestival is launching our merchandise on our website on
06.23.24 !!!!
Rock your IAAFestival merchandise this summer as it’ll be our last year at Commodore Barry Park!! Let’s leave this year out with a bang!!! ’
Will you be rocking some merch this summer?

IAAFESTIVAL PARADE REGISTRATION 06/20/2024

Updated Parade Registration Link:

ALL ARE WELCOMED!!

Application DEADLINE: JUNE 25th!

IAAFESTIVAL PARADE REGISTRATION

06/20/2024

Artist line up will be announced on Friday!!! Are you excited?!?! I know we are!!

06/20/2024

Good morning family!! Still have time to sign up deadline is THIS SUNDAY JUNE 23!!! Please fill out the registration form below for more information!!!!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfLGH-iIyrXPD08lvHxqc6Fpb8whN3os4i40vf2gK10L1b90w/viewform?usp=pp_url

06/18/2024

Meet us at Kuumbas Corner on July 5th for Adult Sip & Paint 6:30-8:30pm
Location: Jam AK Jam
Fee:$15

See you then!!!!

06/18/2024

Sign up today to be apart of our annual Parade !!

DEADLINE JUNE 26

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfLGH-iIyrXPD08lvHxqc6Fpb8whN3os4i40vf2gK10L1b90w/viewform?usp=pp_url

LIBATION 2024 05/27/2024

MEMORIAL DAY FLASH SALE!!!

Purchase 2 VIP TICKETS FOR $50 each!!!

VIP INCLUDES:
🎉Express Entry into Event
🎉Front Row Seating
🎉Delectable Food
🎉Refreshing Drinks
🎉Photo Op

EARLY BIRD: $15
DOOR ENTRY: $25
VIP SINGLE: $75
VIP MEMORIAL SALE: $50 each.

Don’t want to miss this amazing event !!!!

LIBATION 2024 Libation is the opening ceremony and ancestral tribute for the annualInternational African Arts Festival held every 4th of July weekend. Our 8th Annual celebration will take place on Saturday, June 1st, from 4-10 pm at the Crown Hill Theatre, found at 750 Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn, New York. Featu...

Photos from International African Arts Festival's post 05/25/2024

On behalf of the IAAFestival family , we would all love to give our deepest condolences and purest love and light to our sister Nanyamka Wali and the Wali Family.
Mama Abimbola was an amazing advocate for the people, community and those around her. May our mentor, auntie, friend, sister and Mama rest peacefully with the ancestors.

We love you!!! ❤️❤️❤️

LIBATION 2024 05/25/2024

MEMORIAL WEEKEND SALE!!!

PURCHASE 2 VIP TICKETS FOR ONLY $50 EACH!!!

Includes:
Express Entry to Event
Selected Seating during Concert
Delectable Food
Refreshing Drinks
Photos Taken

LIBATION 2024 Libation is the opening ceremony and ancestral tribute for the annualInternational African Arts Festival held every 4th of July weekend. Our 8th Annual celebration will take place on Saturday, June 1st, from 4-10 pm at the Crown Hill Theatre, found at 750 Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn, New York. Featu...

05/25/2024

Peace family, please be aware of scammers trying to sell vendor spaces on behalf of the international African Street Festival. The ONLY way to acquire a space is through our websites application, by emailing [email protected] or speaking with our Board Members. If you are approached by a scammer please notify us immediately! Thank you for your assistance.

Asante- IAAFestival Board

https://www.iaafestival.org/vendor-registration

info.iaafestival.org

05/24/2024

Join us June 1st at the Crown Hill Theatre with our amazing international artists hitting the stage!!!

Purchase your Early Bird Tickets TODAY!!!!

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/25d11e4f-421e-4ab8-93f4-967e6fc748f7

05/13/2024
04/19/2024

Will you answer this call??

International African Arts Festival 04/19/2024

THE LONGEST RUNNING FESTIVAL IN THE UNITED STATES CELEBRATING PAN AFRICAN CULTURE !!!
Join us as we celebrate the 53rd Annual International African Arts Festival at Commodore Barry Park (aka City Park) July 4th-7th, 2024. Appreciating Pan African Culture and traditions, artists, artisans, vendors and patrons across the globe participate in this event!!!
Don’t miss out on our:
🌍Natural Hair Show
🌍Children’s Play Zone
🌍Poetry Show
🌍Dance Workshops
🌍Chess Tournament
🌍LIVE Concerts and much MORE!!!

If you would like to donate to our Non Profit Organization, please do via:
: $IAAFESTIVAL
: [email protected]
: Click the link in our bio to our website.
*** Donations are requested at the gates during each day. VIP Ticket sales will be announced May 1st,2024 ***

International African Arts Festival INTERNATIONAL AFRICAN ARTS FESTIVALJULY 4 -7, 2024 ↓ African Artisan Marketplace Experience the African marketplace of makers, designers, healers and dreamers. Find unique fashion, presents for everyone, and treats you can't find anywhere else at our handmade products store. Shop racks of clothing...

04/11/2024

Going LIVE tomorrow via Instagram at 2pm!!!

Feel free to join our LIVE with any questions, solutions and LOVE.

Positive Vibes only! See ya then!

Photos from International African Arts Festival's post 04/02/2024

The Vendor application is still open!!!! Send to your fave small business owners!!

07/03/2023

Day 3 is officially here!

Come join us for a day filled with African culture and excellence.

Check out today's line up to see who's performing and when. Then, head over to the festival to ensure you don't miss any of the fun. Let's celebrate together!

COMMODORE BARRY PARK
JULY 1-4th RAIN 🌧 OR SHINE ✨
LIVE PERFORMANCES
FOOD // MUSIC // LOVE ❤️

07/02/2023

Who's ready for Day 2?!

On the line up for the day, we have Sherlee Skai, Jackie Ribas, British Dependency, and a special Pharoah Sanders Tribute!

We'll see you at Commodore Barry Park starting at 10 am! It's going to be a great day.

07/01/2023

Today's the day! We're kicking off the 52nd Annual International African Arts Festival today starting at 10 am. Will you be joining us? Come see Cita Rodriguez perform on the big stage and meet some of our awesome vendors. You won't want to miss a second of today's events.

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