Yuma Street Cultural Festival

Sun Aug 31 2025 at 01:00 pm to 09:00 pm UTC-05:00

Douglass Activity Center | Manhattan

Black Entrepreneurs of the Flint Hills
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Yuma Street Cultural Festival
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πŸŽ‰ Yuma Street Cultural Festival 2025 | Reclaim & Rise πŸŽ‰
πŸ—“ Sunday, August 31, 2025 (Labor Day Weekend)
πŸ•› 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM
πŸ“ Yuma Street Historic District | Douglass Center Complex | Manhattan, KS
Join us for a full day of joy, culture, history, and purpose as we celebrate the legacy of Yuma Street and raise funding to restore Shepard Chapel and launch the Yuma Street Cultural Centerβ€”a visionary hub for heritage, creativity, and entrepreneurship in Kansas.
πŸ”₯ WHAT TO EXPECT πŸ”₯
🎢 Live Music & DJs – From R&B, Afro Beats, soul to hip hop, experience sounds that move the culture.
🎭 Performances & Greek Stroll Off – Show out with Divine 9 pride!
🍽 Food Village – Afro-Caribbean, soul food, vegan eats & local vendors.
πŸ› Art & Vendor Market – Artisans, makers, and small biz.
🎠 Kids Zone – Bounce houses, storytime and games galore.
πŸšΆπŸΎβ€β™‚οΈ Yuma Street Historical Tours – Step into the stories of Jackie Robinson, MLK Jr., and more.
πŸ–Ό Cultural Exhibits – Featuring β€œ140 Years of Soul” and powerful legacy storytelling.
πŸ’₯ FESTIVAL MISSION: RECLAIM & RISE
Every moment, meal, and memory made helps us hit our $50,000 fundraising goal to complete Phase 1 of the Yuma Street Cultural Center renovation and reclaim sacred spaces and invest in community futures. Sponsorships, vendor support, wristbands, and donations all fuel the vision. πŸ™ŒπŸΎ
🀝 Become a Sponsor. Be a Legacy.
Get brand visibility, VIP perks, and be part of history in the making. Email [email protected]
✨ Let’s honor the past. Build the future. And turn up for the culture.
πŸ“² Follow @BEFlintHills for updates, vendor info, sponsor spotlights & the countdown to the block party of the year.
#YumaStreetFestival #ReclaimAndRise #JoyIsHealing #BEFH #CulturalCenter #LegacyInTheMaking #ManhattanKS
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Douglass Activity Center, 900 Yuma St, Manhattan, KS 66502-5560, United States

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