Celebrate African culture this weekend downtown

by: Jessica Jurczak

Posted: Aug 5, 2022 / 10:36 AM EDT

Updated: Aug 5, 2022 / 10:47 AM EDT

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – If you’re still making your weekend plans, we’ve got one event you don’t want to miss! The Glimpse of Africa Festival is taking place in downtown Grand Rapids all day on Saturday! Today we have the creator of the festival, Fridah and Umi from Lolo’s Kitchen in studio with us today.

A Glimpse of Africa Festival is the largest African cultural festival in West Michigan. It’s family-friendly and showcases the rich, diverse, beautiful African cultures through fashion, art, crafts, food, dance, music and interactive activities for both adults and kids. Come out and enjoy authentic foods and experience local designers and vendors!