RALEIGH, N.C. — Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh is going to be filled with plenty of food, crafts and fun this Labor Day weekend.  The 9th African-American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County runs Saturday and Sunday, offering good food, drinks, art and important history.

  • 9th African-American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County runs Saturday and Sunday
  • More than 40,000 people expected
  • Food vendors will be on hand

Spectrum News anchor Caroline Blair sat down with the chairman of the festival’s board and organizer David Baker for a look at this year’s event.

Baker says since 2010, the two day festival has “connected diverse people from all different backgrounds, becoming Raleigh’s premiere destination for teaching, sharing and celebrating the distinctive folk and cultural traditions of African-Americans in North Carolina.”

Over the two-day festival, organizers expect to welcome more than 40,000 people from all over to the city, celebrating local and international artists and performers. 

Food vendors and other area businesses will also be on hand to share the culture. 

The event is free and open to the public and tickets are not required. Visit their website for more information.