An annual family celebration of the history, culture, education, heritage, and the arts of African Americans.

Event Details:

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Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and spend the day by the riverside of the Blackwater River at Barrett's Landing Park in Downtown Franklin! The schedule for this event is as follows:

2PM

• Johnny Ruffin, Jr. - Gospel Music
• Thomas Council, III - Soloist
• Elonvo Ricks, Jr. - Musical Selections

3PM

• James Blue Curry - One Man Show
• Create Bliss - Youth Dance Group
• Sunshine Ladies & King - Senior Modeling Group
• Super Summer Jam Youth Review

4PM

• Holland New Birth Community Center - Gospel Music
• Shellz - Gospel Rap

5PM

• Walt - Leon Gospel Hip-Hop & Spoken Word
• Shakina & Shekinah Glory Dance Ministry
• The Word Steppers & Word Gymnastics Team

6PM

• Grace & Company - High Fashion Models

7PM

• The Phazz II Band - R&B Funk, Old School, Jazz

Location: 100 E Barrett St, Franklin, VA, 23851