Our second Office of Inclusive Excellence Excursion of Fall 2024 to the Goombay Festival on September 27-29. Please sign up as soon as possible. Seats are limited.

Pack Square Park

Address: 80 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC 28801

Times: 6:00 PM

Dates: September 27, 2024 - September 29, 2024

Recurrence: 9/27/2024, 9/28/2024, 9/29/2024

Admission: Free

Email: [email protected].

The Goombay Festival was created in 1982 to celebrate the richness and diversity of the African diaspora and Asheville’s African American community. The YMI Cultural Center hosts this weekend festival attracting thousands to downtown Asheville each year, and is preceded by the YMI's grand re-opening event. This free, family event connects community, and showcases Black culture, art, food and entertainment.