Events

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The Inaugural OWAMBE Black History Month Festival is a vibrant celebration of culture, history, and community honoring the richness of the African and African American experience. Rooted in the spirit of “Owambe”—a joyful, lively gathering—the festival brings people together through music, dance, food, art, and storytelling that reflect the depth and diversity of Black heritage.

This premier event offers an immersive cultural experience featuring live performances, local and regional vendors, historical showcases, interactive activities, and family-friendly entertainment. Guests will have the opportunity to learn, celebrate, and connect while exploring the enduring contributions and achievements of Black communities past and present.

More than a festival, the Inaugural OWAMBE Black History Month Festival is a cultural homecoming—an unforgettable kickoff to an annual tradition that uplifts identity, honors legacy, and inspires unity. Join us for this historic first celebration and be part of a new chapter in cultural pride and community empowerment.

This Event Will Be Hosted by the Africatown Plateau Pacers and Mobile Community Affairs Department this annual gathering is a premier community event dedicated to uplifting and inspiring women through health education, style, and sisterhood. Ladies we are asking everyone to wear all shades of pink and don't forget your Fascinators 

Mrs. Chandra Brown with Life Counseling will be one of our inspirational speakers discussing Women's Mental Health.

WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT KICK-OFF WEEKEND
JOIN PILATES EXPERT
KALYN CHAPMAN JAMES

Saturday 10 AM - 11AM
Mobile County Training School Alumni Den 850 Edward Street.
$10.00 Donation For The Class.

Their Will Be A Fashion Show Presented By Adrienne's Closet

We Are Looking For Female Businesses Owners Vendors Who Would Like To Show Case Their Business. $100 for spots, space is limited. Inbox for more information

Note: All sponsors and reserved table hosts will receive special recognition in our official event program. You May Purchase Tickets Through Venmo, Cash-app Or In Person Day Of The Event. Their Will Be A 5 Dollar Upcharge Day Of The Event. Seats Are Limited. This Will Be An Event You Don't Want To Miss.

A 5K run/walk over the Cochrane-Africatown Bridge above the Mobile River. Event includes a 5K, a fun run, and a post-race celebration.

Organized by:

Africatown Community Development Corporation

Benefits:

ACDC Operating Expenses and community programs.

Location:

Packet pick-up and race day registration will take place at the former Farmers Market located 645 Shelby Street, Mobile, AL 36610 (close to intersection of Shelby Street and Tin Top Lane) from 6:00 - 7:15 AM.

Distance:

The certified out and back 5K course (USATF #AL23019JE) will take participants from Tin Top Lane, over the Africatown Bridge and back. The 1 Mile course will take participants from Tin Top Lane and to the foot of the Africatown Bridge and back to Tin Top Lane.

Join us for a descendant-led community and commemorative event honoring the Clotilda Ancestors with a Meet and Greet, Summit, Festival and Landing Ceremony. This event, sponsored by The Clotilda Descendants Association, honors the legacy, resilience, and stories of the Clotilda survivors and their descendants. 

 ​Join the Africatown Plateau Pacers for our 5th Anniversary 5K Walk/Run! We’re heading back to the historic streets of Plateau/ Africatown to prove once again that #HealthIsWealth.
​Whether you’re a solo sprinter or part of a walking crew, we want you there! This isn’t just a race—it’s a family reunion. Stick around after the finish line for:
​Live Music & High Energy
​Great Food
​Family-Friendly Activities
Its A Community Reunion  

Clotilda: The Exhibition at the Africatown Heritage House will host the second annual Culture Fest, a day of jubilant celebration, meaningful reflection and community, in July 2026. This FREE event at the Africatown Heritage House will open a lens to the African American experience and celebrate the legacy of Africatown through an array of engaging activities, enriching experiences and soul-stirring entertainment that provide a taste of Black culture for all to enjoy. Culture Fest will feature vendors, entertainment, food trucks, community quilt-making, speeches, arts and crafts, dancing and music. 

Join the Africatown Community Teach and Outreach for this FREE community event! Free food, drinks, gift and more from Africatown Community Teach and Outreach, Collectives. Featuring performances by local artists: Africatown Drummers, Africatown Kids Korner, CC the Artist, Chef Zoe, Storyteller from the Elders, Kenya and Christian Formation Booth, Tours, Vendors and much, much, more! 

The Africatown Community Teach and Outreach is a non-profit organization committed to preserving the rich history of Africatown, promoting community engagement, and fostering opportunities for growth and development. Over the past 10 years, our Community Day has become a cherished event, bringing together residents, local businesses, organizations, and visitors to celebrate the heart and spirit of Africatown.

Mobile County Training School is part of Saturday's Africatown Lantern Walk.  At a time when Africatown has captured global attention, organizers are looking to restart a tradition that has not occurred in the community since 1952. The walk is being hosted by the MCTS Alumni Association; Clean Healthy Educated, Safe, Sustainable (C.H.E.S.S); the Churches of Africatown; the African American Redress Network; the International Center for Transitional Justice; the Department of Landscape Architecture at Mississippi State University; the Southern Environmental Center at Birmingham-Southern College; Mobile County; and the City of Mobile.  

Celebrate the season with us at Africatown Heritage House! Join in the holiday spirit as we honor the survivors of the Clotilda and their descendants—the community they helped create. This joyful event unites everyone through music, entertainment, and festive cheer. Enjoy a museum tour, take photos with Santa, and have fun with games, train rides, hands-on activities, special performances, and delicious treats. This FREE event is open to all—no reservations needed. Come be part of this heartwarming celebration!

Saturday, December 6, 2025

Free Admission

Africatown Heritage House

 2465 Wimbush St, Mobile, AL 36610