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Join us, September 19 at the Edmonds Waterfront Center, 10am!

08/15/2026

Sounds of Africa at Garfield Park in Everett happening now!! Come on out and celebrate culture with music, food, fashion and more. Thank you to the Washington West African Center for hosting such an amazing event for the community.

Experience Africa through:

- Live African music
- African food
- Our spectacular African Fashion Showcase
- 50+ vendors and community resource booths
- Cultural performances
- Free backpacks and school supplies
- Bouncy houses, face painting, games, dancing, and other family-friendly activities
- And much more!

Admission is FREE and everyone is welcome!

For more information or to get involved:
425-758-3269 | 253-235-2132
www.wawac.org

Bring your family. Invite your friends. Come celebrate the Sounds of Africa!

08/13/2026

Mountlake Terrace Mayor Steve Woodard will be at the Sounds of Africa Festival 4.0

Come and experience the sights, the sounds, the flavors, and the vibrant cultures of Africa—all in one unforgettable day!

The Washington West African Center proudly invites you to Sounds of Africa Festival 4.0, happening on Saturday, August 15th, from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Garfield Park in Everett.

Bring your family and friends and enjoy one of Snohomish acounty's premier celebrations of African culture.

Experience live African music, traditional drumming, cultural performances, and our spectacular African Fashion Showcase.

Explore a vibrant marketplace featuring local businesses, artisans, community organizations, and authentic African cuisine from across the continent.

Families and children can enjoy free backpacks and school supplies while supplies last, bouncy houses, face painting, free children's haircuts, games, dancing competitions, and many other fun activities throughout the day.

Whether you're reconnecting with your heritage or discovering African cultures for the first time, Sounds of Africa Festival is a celebration of community, diversity, and belonging—and everyone is welcome.

Admission is free!

Mark your calendar, invite your family and friends, and join us on Saturday, August 15th, at Garfield Park in Everett.

We also need model volunteers and general event volunteers.

For more information, call 425-758-3269, visit www.wawac.org or follow the Washington West African Center on social media.

We can't wait to celebrate with you at Sounds of Africa Festival 4.0!

08/11/2026

The Washington West African Center (WAWAC) will be hosting its fourth annual Sounds of Africa festival at Garfield Park this Saturday.