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The August Quarterly Festival

August 20, 2023 - August 27, 2023

Corner of Water & South Street, Wilmington Riverfron Area, Wilmington, DE 19801

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    The August Quarterly is the oldest African American religious festival in the nation. This weeklong celebration of religious freedom, freedom of speech, and the right to assembly culminates on Sunday, August 27th with a Sunday Service (location to be determined) in the morning and the August Quarterly Festival in Tubman Garrett Riverfront Park on Sunday afternoon. The festival features music, singing, performances on two stages, storytelling, children's activities, arts and crafts, books, African clothing, food vendors, and more.

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