Savannah Black Heritage Festival

Savannah Black Heritage Festival 37th Annual Savannah Black Heritage Festival
The Tapestry of Us
Feb. 1 – 28, 2026 The annual festival presents activities for every age and every interest.

Cultural education and exposure to the performing and visual arts, as well as ethnic cuisine, crafts, fun and family are emphasized throughout the celebration. Great music of every genre and dance performances by national recording artists and dancers, local youth talent showcases, historic tours, visual art exhibitions by internationally acclaimed and local artists and sculptors, lectures, spoken

word and dramatic productions are all included on the schedule. In addition, educational opportunities are provided during the festival through a Health and Wellness Fair, Culinary Arts activities and Youth Programs.

02/28/2026
Join us tonight at 6pm at Jenkins for a special presentation complete with archives from Savannah State University.
02/25/2026

Join us tonight at 6pm at Jenkins for a special presentation complete with archives from Savannah State University.

Join us at Carver State Bank today at 5:30pm
02/24/2026

Join us at Carver State Bank today at 5:30pm

02/24/2026
As we close out an incredible celebration, we’re heading into the FINAL week of the Savannah Black Heritage Festival — a...
02/23/2026

As we close out an incredible celebration, we’re heading into the FINAL week of the Savannah Black Heritage Festival — and you don’t want to miss what’s ahead! 🖤✨

Join us as we honor legacy, leadership, art, activism, and culture through powerful conversations and unforgettable experiences.

📅 This Week’s Highlights Include:
▪️ The Road to 100 — A Carver Retrospective

▪️ W.W. Law Lecture Series presents The Red Record: Unearthing Our Unsung Powerhouse

▪️ “’Til Earth and Heaven Ring” FAAA Art Exhibition Opening Reception

▪️ A Walk to Freedom Maze: A Journey through John Lewis’s Legacy

▪️ Queens of Heritage + Brilliance: A Black Girl Leadership Experience

▪️ Forged by Fire

From reflection and storytelling to art and empowerment, this final week embodies the spirit of resilience, excellence, and unity that defines our community.

Let’s finish strong. 💪🏾 Bring your family. Invite a friend. Be present.

🔗 Learn more at savannahblackheritagefestival.org

Today is the day! We will see you shortly! Soul Reads & Reels!
02/22/2026

Today is the day! We will see you shortly! Soul Reads & Reels!

It's a weekend of arts and culture! Free and open to the public. The Savannah Black Heritage Festival is presented by Sa...
02/21/2026

It's a weekend of arts and culture! Free and open to the public.

The Savannah Black Heritage Festival is presented by Savannah State University with investment by the City of Savannah Department of Cultural Resources.

02/19/2026

THREE DAYS UNTIL…
Soul Reads & Reels: A Black Authors & Film Festival is almost here — and it’s FREE to the public!

Come enjoy:
📖 Black authors + book signings
🎤 Author panels
🎞️ Short film showcase
🛍️ Vendors + local small businesses

🎟️ Register now to attend: https://www.blksav.com/all-events/

🛍️ VENDORS: Film submissions are CLOSED, but there are only 2 days left to register as a vendor!
➡️ Vendor registration: https://www.blksav.com/all-events/

📍 Feb 22 | 12PM–6PM | Savannah State University (King Frazier Student Union)

See you at the Jepson tomorrow!
02/19/2026

See you at the Jepson tomorrow!

03/05/2025
On behalf of the Savannah Black Heritage Festival committee, we want to thank each of you for making this year special! ...
03/03/2025

On behalf of the Savannah Black Heritage Festival committee, we want to thank each of you for making this year special! Our theme was reimagining excellence, and each of us made this year excellent! Please continue to follow us as we plan for next year! If you have not completed our survey, please do so so we can continue to bring you amazing programming! Survey here: https://tinyurl.com/zf2wberb

Only three more events left! See you there.
02/26/2025

Only three more events left! See you there.

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P. O. Box 40284
Savannah, GA
31404

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+19123584309

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