AfroFest Dallas 2026

AfroFest Dallas returns to the Henry B. Tippie National Aviation Education Center on Saturday, October 17, 2026. This is the festival's third edition, and it's an eight-hour day dedicated to African and Caribbean culture, with live performances and DJs running throughout. The organizers describe it as a celebration of African and Afro cultures in the South, and it's an all-ages event, so it works as a family outing as much as a day out with friends.

Beyond the music, there's a BOMA Children's and Educational Village for younger crowds. It's not just a play area—kids can work with robots, take a virtual trip to learn about Africa, make art, and get lessons in different African languages. If you're more into the food and shopping side, there's an African Market and a Food Row to walk through. There's also The Connectors Area, which is set up for service-based small businesses to show what they do. And if you're feeling active, you can learn to dance to the drums and pick up some afrobeats steps.

The venue is the Henry B. Tippie National Aviation Education Center (NAEC), located at Dallas Executive Airport, 5657 Mariner Dr, Dallas, TX 75237. Parking is free, which is a nice break when you're heading to a full-day event. The festival runs from 2 PM to 10 PM, and the doors open at 1 PM, so you've got plenty of time to get settled before things kick off.