18TH ANNUAL · Black August · 2026

Marcus Garvey
Day Festival

A Black August celebration of culture, history, music, vendors, family, and Pan-African community power in Atlanta's West End.

DateSat, Aug 15, 2026
Time12 PM – 8 PM EST
LocationHowell Park · West End Atlanta

Hosted by UNIA-ACL Atlanta Division 421  ·  983 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW, Atlanta, GA 30310

Marcus Mosiah Garvey, heritage anchor of the festival
More Than a Festival

A Garveyite
Gathering.

The 18th Annual Marcus Garvey Day Festival honors the legacy of Marcus Mosiah Garvey — bringing community, culture, music, education, vendors, elders, families, and future builders together in the heart of Atlanta’s West End. A daytime celebration rooted in Pan-African pride, self-determination, cultural memory, and organized community power.

Heritage

Garveyite legacy, UNIA continuity, Black August memory, and Pan-African identity.

Culture

Spoken word, RBG hip-hop, live music, food, art, vendors, families, elders, and youth.

Organization

Membership, partnerships, sponsors, vendor revenue, and community capacity.

Atlanta

West End daytime cultural ground — a distinct lane in Atlanta's Black August calendar.

Live Performances & Cultural Energy

The Lineup.

A curated day of spoken word, hip-hop, and community rhythm — anchored by our featured artist, carried by the culture.

Georgia Me
Featured Artist

Georgia Me

Spoken Word / Cultural Voice

Redd Fidel
Performance

Redd Fidel

Adult Contemporary Hip-Hop

Mic Chambers
Performance

Mic Chambers

RBG Hip-Hop Artist

More Performances
+ Live DJ

Roots, reggae & culture all day. The lineup keeps building — get updates as artists drop.

In the Heart of the West End

Howell Park

983 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW
Atlanta, GA 30310

West End Atlanta · Black August · Daytime Cultural Ground

Get Directions
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Questions & Contact

Good to Know.

What time does it start?

The festival runs 12 PM to 8 PM EST on Saturday, August 15, 2026.

Where is it located?

Howell Park, 983 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW, Atlanta, GA 30310 — in West End Atlanta.

Can I apply to vend?

Yes. Use the Apply to Vend button or email AtlantaDivision421@gmail.com.

Can my organization sponsor?

Yes. Use the Sponsor the Festival button or email AtlantaDivision421@gmail.com for a partner deck.

Is it family-friendly?

Yes. This is a community-centered cultural gathering for families, elders, youth, artists, vendors, and organizers.

Who is hosting?

The festival is hosted by UNIA-ACL Atlanta Division 421, with promotional direction by RUN It BAC Media.

Contact: AtlantaDivision421@gmail.com  ·  678.631.9404

Honor the Legacy · Build the Future

Be There for the
18th Annual Garvey Day.

Come early. Bring family. Support vendors. Celebrate culture. Honor the legacy. Build community.