03/16/2026
AfriFest 2026 is almost here, and time is running out to apply! Applications are still open for Vendors and Exhibitors as well as Entertainers and Performers, but space is limited.
AfriFest: Taste of Africa returns on July 18, 2026 at Sawyer Point in Cincinnati. Join us for a vibrant celebration of African arts, culture, cuisine, fashion, music, business, and community connections.
Now accepting applications:
Vendors and Exhibitors:
Apply at https://forms.gle/VwCuzwHAbXEdy8fV8
Entertainers and Performers:
Apply at https://forms.gle/ekpos7aTaZdyQvGS8
Food trucks, artisans, retailers, nonprofits, corporate partners, DJs, dance groups, cultural performers, and artists are encouraged to apply. This is your opportunity to be part of one of the region’s largest African cultural festivals.
Interested in sponsorship, partnership, or volunteering?
Learn more at https://www.myapnet.org/afrifest/
Space is limited and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so apply soon. We look forward to building an unforgettable AfriFest 2026 with you.
Please note that all vendor fees for AfriFest include a 10x10 booth/tent, two tables, and two chairs. As a result, the actual cost to vendors is relatively low. Additionally, the rental cost for Sawyer Point has increased and continues to become more expensive. Overall, we subsidize all vendor fees.
