A past Cultural Fest
This weekend, Harrisburg will experience music, dance, food and entertainment from around the globe, all in one place.
Dauphin County is holding its annual Cultural Fest on Aug. 21 on City Island to celebrate the region’s diverse cultures.
“It’s about bringing folks from diverse backgrounds together and making the experience educational and fun,” said Dauphin County Commissioner George Hartwick, who created the event.
The free event will feature performances by R&B band Tony! Toni! Tone!, comedian Jammin Jay Lamont, latin jazz musician Tito Puente Jr. & Los Monstros and local group The Singer’s Lounge, among others.
The festival will take place in City Island’s North parking lot.
Now on its 13th year, the festival was originally started as a way to promote inclusivity and to open up dialogue between diverse Dauphin County residents, Hartwick explained.
In addition to the main stage, a dance stage will showcase Chinese, African, Irish, Bulgarian and other traditional cultural dances.
Ethnic food trucks and craft vendors will be on site, as well as Dauphin County Human Services. Additionally, a COVID-19 vaccination booth will make Moderna, Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson shots available.
Youth attendees aged 3 to 12 can spend time at a designated Children’s Corner with special crafts, activities and games inspired by Kenya, Columbia, France, Japan, Romania, and more.
There will also be a youth entertainment stage, sports games and a self-care space with hairstylists, barbers and nail manicurists.
Highmark, Hershey and D&S Tree Service are sponsors of the event.
“We are expecting a great turnout,” Hartwick said. “It’s an environment where everyone is welcome.”
To learn more about the Dauphin County Cultural Fest, visit their website.
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