Annual Asheville Goombay Festival

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When:

September 5, 2025 all-day

Repeats

2025-09-05T00:00:00-04:00

2025-09-06T00:00:00-04:00

Where:

Pack Square Park
downtown Asheville

Contact:

YMI Cultural Center

(828) 257-4540

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Festival Special Event

Asheville Baby dancing Festival Goombay Festival kids Music Pack Square Park Preschooler preteen Roger McGuire Green Teen Toddler Tween YMI Cultural Center

September 5th, 6th, and 7th

Join us for the return of one of Asheville’s most cherished cultural traditions! The Goombay Festival is a multi-day celebration of Afro-diasporic music, food, art, and culture hosted by the historic YMI Cultural Center. With thousands of visitors and 40+ years of legacy, Goombay offers an exciting opportunity for vendors to engage with the community, showcase their work, and be part of a vibrant cultural experience in downtown Asheville.

For more information, visit ymiculturalcenter.org.