A Glimpse of Africa Festival, 8 August | Event in Grand Rapids | AllEvents

A Glimpse of Africa Festival

A Glimpse of Africa

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Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 10:30 am

Calder Plaza

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Date & Location

Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 10:30 am - Sun, 09 Aug, 2026 at 05:30 pm (EDT)

Calder Plaza

ChargePoint, 299 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, United States

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About the event

A Glimpse of Africa Festival
You are cordially invited to the A Glimpse of Africa Festival.


A Glimpse of Africa is the largest annual African Cultural Festival in Grand Rapids and West Michigan. It is a Free-Family Friendly event that will showcase the rich, diverse, and beautiful cultures from different African countries, through fashion, art, food, dance, music, poetry, and arts and crafts as well as family and kids interactive educational activities



The event will be at Calder Plaza 300 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

On Saturday, August 8, 2025, from 10:30 am to 10:00 P.M.
Sunday August 9, 2025 from 10:30 am to 5:30pm

The festival will feature:

· Authentic African foods

· Fashion designers and models showcasing a variety of African clothing

· Vendors selling authentic African prints, carvings, and other merchandise.

· Entertainment by local talented DJ’s, and dancers

· Interactive activities and much more.



Please kindly save this date and come join us to celebrate this important day together. Please also extend the invitation to all Calder Plaza neighbors, families, and friends.

Brought to you by Flora’s Elegance Events Décor and Glimpse Of Africa.
Should you have any questions or need anything else, please feel free to reach out to the A Glimpse of Africa team at aW5mbyB8IGFnbGltcHNlb2ZhZnJpY2EgISBvcmc=

For more event details please see the attached flyer or visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AGLIMPSEOFAFRICAGR [facebook.com]

Looking forward to seeing you there!


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A Glimpse of Africa Festival, 8 August | Event in Grand Rapids | AllEvents
A Glimpse of Africa Festival
Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 10:30 am