The African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County is an annual celebration of African American culture that features art and music from local and international artists.

The handmade jewelry by Sadarryle Rhone stands on display for visitors during the African American Culture Festival of Raleigh and Wake County on Saturday, September 1, 2018.
Sadarryle Rhone exhibits her handmade jewelry during the African American Culture Festival of Raleigh and Wake County on Saturday, Sept.1, 2018.
Visitors have fun and relax themselves by playing chess during the African American Culture Festival of Raleigh and Wake County on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018.
Abdul Badi interacts with a festival goer who stopped to look at his paintings during the African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County.
Visitors check out the art work by Adbul Badi during the African American Culture Festival of Raleigh and Wake County on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018.
Visitor buys her kid cosmetics during the African American Culture Festival of Raleigh and Wake County on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018.
Crucial Fiya performs at the main stage at the African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018.
The band Crucial Fiya performs during the African American Culture Festival of Raleigh and Wake County on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018.
Traditional African wood carvings stand on display in front of a vendor tent at the African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County.
Dare Coulter paints at her vendor booth at the African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. Coulter is an NC State graduate of the class of 2015 and works in ceramic sculptures, paintings, murals, and drawings.
Visitors check out the fresh, hot and crispy food during the African American Culture Festival of Raleigh and Wake County.
Festival goers peruse art and other wares at the African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County in Downtown Raleigh on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018.
Vibrantly colored quilts and dolls hang on display at the 'Drena's Dream' vendors tent at the African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County.