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Welcome

A joyful celebration of African arts and culture in Iowa! 

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AFRICA FEST

Join us for
the 2nd annual

WHEN

WHERE

Oct 4, 2025

12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Iowa City Ped-Mall

210 S Dubuque St

Iowa City, IA. 52240, USA

SEE THE FULL SCHEDULE HERE

OUR GOAL

Iowa is home to African immigrants from many different countries, ethnic and linguistic groups, and cultures.

 

Africa Fest brings together people from across these groups to highlight the diversity of African life and to celebrate all that Africans bring to Iowa. 

SCHEDULE PREVIEW

SEE THE FULL SCHEDULE HERE

 Parade of Nations   Fashion Show 

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Women waving flags from different African countries
Women dancing in traditional clothing
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 Afroband243 

16-piece band offers danceable music for all ages

 Choirs and   Dance Troupes 

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 Junior Talent 

Acrobatic tricks on unicycles and bicycles

THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 SPONSORS

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African Studies Program 

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OFFICIAL MEDIA PARTNER

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BE A PART
OF THE CELEBRATION

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