The 2008 Henry Street
Heritage Festival was held
on Saturday, September 27th.

Henry Street Heritage Festival

About the Henry Street Heritage Festival

The Henry Street Heritage Festival is the premier event of the Harrison Museum of African American Culture. The public festival celebrates the history, culture, heritage, and arts of African Americans. Festival goers will find a diverse offering of arts and entertainment in which to participate including national and local talent; educational and historical exhibits; interactive children's area; as well as arts and crafts from a wide range of vendors, community organizations, and merchants.

Past Henry Street Heritage Festival performers include Kevin L., Emily King, Rob Base, Victor Fields, Rare Essence, Donna Jones, The Barkays, Ruben Studdard, Algebra, Lacee, just to name a few.

Festival Photos

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2008 Henry Street Heritage Festival

The 19th Annual Henry Street Heritage Festival was held September 27, 2008 in Elmwood Park in downtown Roanoke. The festival was from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm.

The youth showcase started at 10:00 am and featured the Westside Elementary School of Performing Arts, as well as the Downtown Music Lab.

The Gospel Implosion followed the youth showcase and featured the following artists:


The evening showcase featured April Hill, Q, Joe, Calvin Richardson, Kwame, and Mint Condition. The festival also featured children's activities, including a petting zoo, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, the Heritage Market, food vendors, exhibit displays and much, much, more. For additional information, please call Rochelle Loritts at 345-4818 or 521-9631.

Vendors, Exhibitors, Volunteers

If you are interested in being a vendor, exhibitor, volunteer, or providing an informationl booth for our next festival, please contact us about this exciting opportunity.

Festival contact info: (540) 345-4818 or email us at: festivalharrison@verizon.net


2008 Music Line-Up


MINT CONDITION

http://www.mintconditionmusic.com/

JOE

http://www.joescrib.com/

CALVIN RICHARDSON

Myspace Page

KWAME

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kwam%C3%A9

 

APRIL HILL

http://www.aprilhill.com/

April Hill

Q Amey

Myspace Page

 

 

2008 Henry Street Sponsors

We would like to sincerely thank all of our sponsors for the 2008 Henry Street Festival!

Premier Sponsors

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VA Lotto


2008 Contributing sponsors:

Carilion Services, Inc.

Budweiser Distributing Company

Walmart (Franklin Road)

Suntrust Bank

The Kroger Company

Dave Sarmardi Mitsubishi

Grand Home Furnishings

State Farm Insurance Co.

National College

Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home

First Citizens Bank

 
Roanoke Gas Co. Stellar One Morris Elam, Jr.
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. Wachovia Bank  


A special thanks goes to The Roanoke Times for sponsoring the Kid's Corner!