Experience Black History and Culture at the Jubilee Festival
Join Historic Columbia on Saturday, September 20, 2025, for a dynamic celebration of Black history, heritage, and culture at the 47th annual Jubilee: Festival of Black History & Culture. This free, family-friendly event takes place from 11:00 a.m. to 6 {: } 0 0 \mathrm { p. m } at the historic Mann-Simons Site, located at 1403 Richland Street. All are welcome.
Jubilee offers a full day of live entertainment, cultural exploration, and community connection. Enjoy music, dance, storytelling, and a marketplace showcasing local vendors. From delicious food and refreshing beverages to hands-on activities for all ages, there’s something for everyone to discover. This year’s mainstage will be headlined by LADY STOUT, with performances by Preach Jacobs & The Negro League, Chukk Gregory, Brookland Baptist Church’s Charles B.
Jackson Singers, Cr3Wizdom, Sir Chance, and more.
Festivalgoers can also engage with Black history in meaningful ways. Take a free guided tour of the Mann-Simons Site, sponsored by Columbia SC 63 and USC’s Center for Civil Rights History and Research, or hop aboard a free Black history bus tour, courtesy of C&S Tours.
The festival will also feature demonstration artists, showcasing activities like sweetgrass basket weaving and interactive STEM activities with the Girl Scouts. In the Kids Zone, presented by the Columbia (SC) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, children can enjoy robotics demonstrations, face painting, free books, and meet beloved characters like SCETV’s Smart Cat and Gordon the Purple Yam, plus appearances from
