The 2024 Feel the Heritage Festival will be held on Sat., Feb. 24, noon-5 p.m. at Charles Drew Community Center. The festival welcomes hundreds each year to learn about the Arlington’s historically African-American neighborhoods while enjoying live entertainment, delicious food and dozens of vendors. Let us know your coming!

Call for local artists! The festival will celebrate this year's theme for National Black History Month as determined by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH): "African Americans and the Arts". We hope to digitally display the work of artists from across our region. Submit your art for consideration here!

Artisan & Community Exhibitors

The festival features dozens of artisan and community exhibitors. Applications are now being accepted for interested exhibitors.

Programming

From live performances to free kids’ activities, there’s something for everyone.

Food

Bring your appetite for mouth-watering food options from local vendors

Date: Saturday, February 24, noon-5 p.m

Location: Charles Drew Community Center.

3500 23rd St S, Arlington, VA 22206

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