Goombay Festival
The Goombay Festival was created in 1982 to celebrate the richness and diversity of the African diaspora and Asheville’s African American community.
The YMI Cultural Center is proud to be the host of this weekend festival attracting thousands to downtown Asheville each year. This free, family event connects community, and showcases Black culture, art, food and entertainment.
As the YMI transitions through the building renovation project this year, the Goombay Festival will take a pause. We look forward to resuming the celebrations and hosting the Goombay Festival again in 2024.
Please check back for sponsorship, vendor and volunteer opportunities.
YMI Cultural Center honors The Past, Present and Future alongside the East End Valley Street neighborhood by co-hosting this year's Community Heritage Festival!
Join us at the Community Heritage Festival on August 26, 2023 from 10 am - 10 pm located at 10 MLK Park Asheville, NC. We encourage you to attend!
Learn more here.
