

SAVE THE DATE | JUNE 17TH, 2023
Urbana Ohio's very own Black Heritage Festival
Where we heal, celebrate and acknowledge our heritage as a community. Named one of Ohio's best festivals to attend! RSVP for the 2023 Festival today! Read more for ways to support the festival and get your business involved.
A Look Back at 2022
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About the Festival
The inaugural Urbana Black Heritage Festival launched in 2022 as a way of remembering important people and local events in the history of Urbana, Ohio. Our mission is to bring the community together to learn, share and celebrate our black families over generations. Join us in Urbana, Ohio on June 17th, 2023 for the second Urbana Black Heritage Festival.
Read our feature in Travel Mag's Top Festivals and Fairs in the State of Ohio!
The festival at a glance
Opening Ceremony
Our festival will begin with live music and an opening ceremony to welcome festival guests to the event.
Vendor Market
Shop, support and explore local small businesses from our community.
Heritage Connection
Heritage displays from local families will be available to explore. Learn about how we're all connected and hear legacy stories from family members.
Food Trucks
Enjoy delicious bites from food truck owners local to our community and surrounding cities.
Live Entertainment
Head to the stage for live performances from local musical legends, spoken word artists, bands and many more entertainers.
Tim Howell Car Show
Enjoy the second annual Tim Howell Car Show and check out luxury collectors cars as we celebrate the Top 20 and Best of Show participants
Contact Us
Do you have questions about our event, becoming a sponsor, or how to get involved? Please don’t hesitate to get in touch. We’d love to hear from you!

Thank You to Our 2023 Sponsors














