This weekend, Druid Hill Park will play host to AFRAM 2025, Baltimore’s official Juneteenth celebration and African American music, cultural, and arts festival.
Taking place this year on Saturday, June 21, and Sunday June 22, from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m., the free, family-friendly festival celebrates Black excellence and showcases African American heritage and culture.
AFRAM has taken place in Baltimore for nearly five decades, highlighting local artists, businesses, organizations, and makers who display their goods, talents, services, and resources for the community. The festival boasts up to 200,000 attendees each year.
“We know what AFRAM is: it is a celebration of everything that is Black excellence,” said Baltimore’s Mayor Brandon M. Scott. “It’s one of the largest festivals on the East Coast dedicated to Black history and culture. We will continue having AFRAM, and because of the state of the world we’re probably going to be more loud and even Blacker this year to remind everybody that no matter how hard they try to erase us from the history books, they can’t erase us.”
The festival is one of the largest on the East Coast dedicated to Black history and culture. AFRAM also proudly uplifts homegrown Baltimore talent. New this year, the Roots & Family Stage will be produced by the Black Arts District and sponsored by the West North Avenue Development Authority (WNADA). AZ is headlining there along with Joi Carter, Davon Fleming, and Tim Trees.
To the main stage, AFRAM is bringing the iconic Patti LaBelle, along with Juvenile and the 400 Degreez Band, Teedra Moses, Saweetie, and so many more amazing artists, there is guaranteed to be something for everyone.
“The countdown to AFRAM is on, and we could not be more excited about this year’s lineup and everything we have planned to uplift African American culture and the local Baltimore community,” said Reginald Moore, director of Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks. “With over 700 acres of historic Druid Hill Park as a backdrop, this year’s festival will be the ultimate summer destination. We’re grateful for the support of the Scott Administration, local vendors, strong partnerships, and most of all, the community, which shows up year after year, making this an annual tradition not to miss.”
AFRAM is free, all-ages, and accessible for all. For more information about AFRAM 2025, click this link.
