Marion Black Joy Summerfest 2024
Event Date and Time: June 29th, 2024 | 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Event Location: MLK Park, Marion, Ohio
Join us for the Marion Black Joy Summerfest 2024, a vibrant community festival celebrating the glory of Marion's Black cultural arts, heritage, and summertime traditions. This free, all-ages event will be held at MLK Park in Marion, Ohio, and will feature music, dance, art, narrative stages, and food trucks.
Festival Highlights:
Musical Headliner: The Elements featuring Brianna O'Dell, LaCosta Hayes, Jordy Brady, & Friends.
Narrative Stages: Dive into the rich Black history and heritage, Black arts, and youth narratives in Marion County.
Workshops: Participate in cultural arts workshops led by Marion Voices teaching artists.
Line Dancing Demonstrations: Join Ms. Jessie Thompson for fun and engaging line dance sessions.
Black-Owned Business Marketplace: Support local Black-owned businesses.
Kids Activities: Enjoy art-making, games, and interactive activities designed for children.
Racial Justice Imagination Station: Engage in thoughtful discussions and activities focused on racial justice.
Event Schedule:
Performance Stage & Activities:
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM: Top-Secret Festival Opening Acts
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM: Youth // Intergenerational Narrative Stage
1:15 PM - 1:30 PM: Line Dancing Workshop with Ms. Jessie Thompson (Meet at MLK Park Basketball Courts)
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM: Narrative Stage #2: Black History & Heritage in Marion County
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM: Music by The Elements
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM: Narrative Stage #3: Black Cultural Arts in Marion County
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Music by The Elements (Closing Performance)
About Marion Black Joy Summerfest: Marion Black Joy Summerfest is proudly organized and co-curated by Marion Voices, Marion County's community folklife, public history, and cultural arts for justice organization since 2017. This festival aims to amplify Marion County's underheard heritages and promote a future filled with justice and joy.
Sponsors and Supporters:
Festival Flagship Sponsor: OhioHealth
Gold Sponsors: Pillar Credit Union, Marion Community Foundation
Silver Sponsors: Park National Bank, Graphic Packaging, StreetWise Motors, The Union Bank, Whirlpool
Bronze Sponsor: Peace & Freedom Committee
Contact Information: For more information or to donate, visit marionvoices.org or email us at marionvoicesoralhistory@gmail.com. Follow us on social media @marionvoices for updates and event highlights.