Senghor Manns, CEO of Harrisburg Housing Authority, along with other officials, announced The Weekender festival outside of the Hall Manor Community Center.
It’s business first and party after for an upcoming Harrisburg festival.
The Weekender festival will bring educational and networking opportunities as well as music and fun to the city on Aug. 10 to 11, officials announced at press conference on Wednesday.
“We are exposing to our residents the opportunity to enjoy music, but also to experience an informed environment on what it means to create wealth,” said Senghor Manns, CEO of the Harrisburg Housing Authority, which is hosting the event with the city and Levels Ready Entertainment.
The event first kicked off in 2018, but has been on pause for the last several years due to the pandemic, Manns said.
Festivities will kick off with The Networth Summit on Thursday, Aug. 10, at Harrisburg University. Attendees will have the opportunities to hear from speakers, network, learn about career opportunities and learn how to build wealth for their families.
“It’s a great opportunity to network, learn and be around other like-minded individuals,” said Oche Bridgeford, director of communications for the housing authority.
On Friday, Aug. 11, the party comes to the Hall Manor community with a free family event from 4 to 9 p.m. There will be food, games, local vendors, giveaways and even a zip line, according to event organizers. National and local musical acts will also take to the stage, including artists Tish Hyman, Dee-1, Flau’Jae, Jonny Bliss and Leah Jenea.
“It truly brings our Black, Hispanic and all of our communities of color together,” said Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams. “The people of South Harrisburg deserve events like this.”
The Weekender will be held rain or shine and, while events are free, attendees are encouraged to register online.
For more information about The Weekender, visit their website.
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