PAN-AFRICAN FESTIVAL WEEKEND 2026

"Pan African Festival Weekend 2026: Building Unity in the African World Community"

Celebrating African Culture, History, and Progress in San Antonio

Overview of the Event:

Pan African Festival Weekend in San Antonio will span three exciting days of cultural exchange, celebration, and dialogue, bringing together individuals, organizations, and community leaders from the African diaspora to explore and discuss unity and progress in the African world community.

Events Schedule for the Weekend:

Friday, May 1, 2026: A Taste of Africa

* Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

* Location: SBC Community Center -3310 E. Commerce Street San Antonio, Texas 78220

* Cost:$50

* Description: Kick-off the weekend with “A Taste of Africa” a vibrant dinner, African fashion, music(DJ) and keynote speaker addressing themes of Pan African unity and the role of the African diaspora in global progress. This event is hosted by Pan African Cultural Community (Please dress in your best and most beautiful African attire)

Saturday, May 2, 2025: Pan African Festival

* Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

* Location: SBC Community Center -3310 E. Commerce Street San Antonio, Texas 78220

* Cost: FREE

Pan African Conversation 10:00am to 12pm

Come enjoy an engaging panel discussion and conversation, meet brothers and sisters from the Caribbean, Cameroon, Nigeria, Ghana and Mexico.

The 11th Annual Pan-African Cultural Festival on Saturday, May 2, is a free community celebration to promote unity and culture in the African World Community.

Description: A vibrant festival showcasing African-American and African diaspora cultures through performances, African market, food, music, art, and more. Engage with cultural artisans and hear thought-provoking panel discussions on the future of unity within the African world.

The day will feature African drumming and dancing, an African fashion show, Capoeira demonstration, poetry, storytelling, children activities, a Pan African panel discussion and more.

Come experience this cultural celebration of Black Pride & Unity

Sunday, May 3, 2026: Pan African Film Showing and Discussion

* Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

* Location: 3455 MLK Dr. San Antonio, TX 78220

* Cost: FREE

* Description: The weekend concludes with a film screening. A post-screening discussion will allow participants to reflect and engage with the film’s themes. This is a Pan-African Festival Weekend event hosted by the San Antonio Black International Film Festival(SABIFF) and the Pan African Cultural Festival.

The 11th Annual Pan-African Cultural Festival on Saturday, May 2, is a free community celebration to promote unity and culture in the African World Community. Come enjoy engaging conversation, and meet brothers and sisters from the Caribbean, Cameroon, Nigeria, Ghana and Mexico.

The day will feature African drumming and dancing, an African fashion show, Capoeira demonstration, poetry, storytelling, children activities, a Pan African panel discussion and more.

Come experience this cultural celebration of Black Pride & Unity

What to expect?

A moderated community conversation with local community members of the Diaspora @ 10:00am;

Harambe! Let the outdoor festivities begin: There will be music, local small business owners selling food and drink, African clothing and accessories, a great selection of African/American books for adults, youth and children, hair and skin care products, and more!

Come out and bring your whole family to enjoy empowering and uplifting cultural entertainment, local talent and fellowship!

Come dressed in your best African inspired clothing and accessories and let’s discuss how we can strengthen and unify the African World Community.

This event is free to the general public.

VENDORS

This is a great opportunity for vendors to sell their products and get exposure for their business.

If you are interested in becoming a vendor for this event: the cost is $65 for non-food vendors and $95 for food vendors. Please register through Eventbrite or contact:

Aundar Maat at 210.560.3622 for more information.

For this indoor event, all vendors will be provide a table and chair.