Africa Fest
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McPike Park 202 S. Ingersoll St., Madison, Wisconsin 53703
The art, food and culture festival celebrates its 21st year of honoring Africa and the contributions of its people to our community. Throughout the day African immigrants living in Madison will share craft demonstrations, storytelling and more. Those who missed Thursday’s Session at McPike Park have another chance to catch Dobet Gnahoré & Na Afriki Band, and the day also includes sets by Tani Diakite (pictured) & the Afrofunkstars and many others. Come early at 10 am for Strides for Africa, a 5K to raise funds for well construction in rural Africa.
African Association of Madison celebration, 11 am-10 pm, 8/17, McPike Park, with exhibits & demonstrations, vendors, kids' activities, food, entertainment by Dobet Gnahore, The Masquerade, Jam Ak Jam, Limanya, Tani Diakite, Mideast by Midwest, Atimevu, Sista Sensi. Also: 5K run/walk 10 am ($35-$15). Free admission. africanassociationofmadison.org. 608-258-0261
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