Come together in unity with NBC 5, Telemundo 39, and the Tarrant County Black Historical and Genealogy Society at the17th Annual Tarrant County Harambee Festival. The event spans two days from October 2-3 at the William Madison McDonald YMCA in Fort Worth. Families will enjoy a heavy itinerary of live music, special performances, poetry readings, vendor booths, arts and crafts, children’s activities, delicious food, and much more!
The Harambee Festival kicks off on Friday, October 2, with the Seafood, Chicken, & Blues event from 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. The event, meant for a more mature crowd, offers a variety of food, beverages, and live blues from artists such as Don Diego Band and Allen Turner.
Saturday’s events kick off with a parade at 9:00 a.m., followed by the Opening Ceremony and an Anti-Bullying Rally. Throughout the day, families will be treated to live music and performances, including the Annual Poetry Slam. Shop from small, local businesses at various vendor booths and food trucks. Keep the kids entertained throughout the day with arts, crafts, and bounce houses. Finally, the Health & Wellness Expo offers vital resources to the community, including free health screenings, breast cancer resources, women’s health recourses, and more.
The Tarrant County Harambee Festival started in 2010 to bring the Tarrant County community together. The word Harambee literally means “all come together” in Swahili. The event honors that meaning by uniting the community with fun events and important resources. Proceeds from the event benefit the Lenora Rolla Heritage Center Museum and the Tarrant County Black Historical & Genealogical Society.
To learn more about the Harambee Festival, click HERE.
17th Annual Tarrant County Harambee Festival
Friday, October 2 | 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 3 | 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
William Madison McDonald YMCA
2701 Moresby Street
Fort Worth
Learn more about the Tarrant County Harambee Festival HERE.
About Tarrant County Black Historical and Genealogy Society
The Tarrant County Black Historical and Genealogical Society is a non-profit public service organization founded in 1977 by Lenora Rolla to locate, collect, analyze, organize, and preserve African American historical contributions. The extensive collection of historical archives and artifacts donated by local families touches areas of education, science, business, politics, sports, art in all media, music, and performing arts in Tarrant County and is significant in the developmental heritage and growth of Tarrant County.
The Lenora Rolla Heritage Center Museum, housed in the historic A.L. Boone House at 1020 E. Humbolt Street, honors the enduring legacy of this extraordinary Fort Worth icon and brings to life her vision of celebrating the impactful contributions of Fort Worth’s Black leaders and families.
