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Date
Sunday, August 24, 2025
Time
1:00 p.m.
Place
Armory Food & Event Hall
Cost
Free Event

Festival Sundiata presents Black Arts Fest is August 23-24: 1pm - 8pm, at the Armory Food & Event Hall and Mural Amphitheatre. The festival is part of the Seattle Center Festál series. It is free and open to the public.

Seattle Center Festál is a year-round series of 25 free cultural festivals, produced in partnership with community organizations. In 2022, Festál celebrated 25 years of stories and traditions, ushering in a new era of hybrid programming. Learn more about Festál and subscribe to the newsletter for updates.

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EVENT Schedule – Sunday, August 24: 1pm-8pm

ARMORY STAGE SUNDAY

Time

Activity/Performers

1:05pm-1:20pm

Baby Dre 206 (Andre Smith Jr.)

1:20pm-1:45pm

Celestine Berrysmith

2:00pm-2:40pm

Dionna Notes

3:00pm-3:40pm

CT Thompson

4:00pm-4:45pm

Selassie I Soldier & Special Force

5:00pm-5:45pm

Copastetic

6:00pm-6:50pm

Michael Powers

 MURAL STAGE SUNDAY

Time

Activity/Performers

1:05 - 1:50

KG and The Star 5

1:50 - 2:00

Double Dutch Divas

2:00 - 2:45

Baldy

2:45 - 3:00

Double Dutch Divas

3:00 - 3:45

Greater Seattle Area Fellowship Choir

3:55 - 4:15

Electronettes

4:45 - 5:50

Josephine Howell

6:50 - 8:00

Kalimba

 ARMORY BALCONY (ALL-DAY)

  • Ultimate Art Experience Exhibit
    • Alan Graham
    • Charles Tatum Jr.
    • Devonna Roy
    • Kay Burnett 
    • LeShawn Gamble
    • Robert H. King (Kings Pen) – Contest Winner

FOOD VENDORS

  • Al’s Gourmet Sausages
  • Comfort Food Cafe & Snack Bar
  • Dowd's BBQ & Catering
  • Lil Red’s Takeout and Catering
  • MGM
  • Mama’s Caramel Corn
  • Monster Dogs
  • Original Philly's
  • Po’Boy & Tings
  • Simply Soulful Café
  • Swagg-n-Wagon Wings & Things
  • Sweet Krazy Corn
  • The Shortcake Bar
  • Una’s Kettle Corn
  • Village Life Project

COMMUNITY & CRAFT VENDORS

  • Adeshe Brand
  • Africa Mama
  • Al Maktoum Goods
  • Bling Jewelz 4 U
  • Center For Multicultural Health
  • Expressions by CC
  • Global Unspokentruths LLC
  • Healthy Smart Homes
  • Human Services Department
  • Kenya Direct Fashion & Décor
  • King County Public Health
  • Leyera
  • Lil's Dis, Little That Craft Production
  • Mahaba Moss
  • Mama’s Caramel Corn
  • Manifested Glory
  • Native Creations
  • Nikky's Niche Design
  • No BS Custom Jewelry
  • Northington's Tees
  • Perky’s Aprons
  • PrettyCuteGirl
  • Ruby Lavern’s Boutique
  • SAACA
  • Soul Expressions
  • Sow n’ Seeds of Love
  • State Farm-Infinity
  • Stets & Styx Mobile Cigar Lounge
  • Stunnawear
  • TG4Creations
  • The Ring Room
  • Vitality Threads, LLC
  • Washington State Office of Equity

Plan your visit to Seattle Center with parking information and other food & drink options.

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The Empire Strips Back-A Burlesque Parody

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Matt Rife: Stay Golden Tour

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Michael Learns to Rock

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For the first time ever, Michael Learns To Rock is bringing their iconic sound to North America!

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