Cool drinks, sounds, crafts welcome visitors on a hot Saturday to Durham's Bimbé festival
More than 50 vendors will take over a newly renovated Rock Quarry Park, at 701 Stadium Drive, from 1 to 7 p.m. on Saturday.
Posted — UpdatedMore than 50 vendors will take over a newly renovated Rock Quarry Park, at 701 Stadium Drive, from 1 to 7 p.m. on Saturday.
It kicks off with a ribbon-cutting for the park.
"It will kind of gear up the festival, add some additional excitement to the day," said Mary Unterreiner, culture & community manager at Durham Parks & Recreation.
"It will have a Salute to the Elders parade and an African American dance ensemble as well."
The day will be filled with live music, arts and crafts, ethnic food, local talent and a family fun zone.
Bring a lawn chair or blanket, but leave the coolers, alcohol and pets at home.
On the main stage at Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival
1 p.m. Welcome, Grand Re-Opening Celebration and Ribbon Cutting for Rock Quarry Park
Salute to Elders Parade and Dance Presentation - African American Dance Ensemble
1:45 p.m. Kiing Le & Iconic Truth Band
2:45 p.m. Bimbé History Lesson
3 p.m. Niito
4 p.m. Hometown Heroes Presentation
Theta Phi Delta Step Team
4:30 p.m. The Mint Condition Tribute Show Band
5:30 p.m. DJ Medley
6 p.m. Headliners - Sunshine Anderson and Mario
Free parking is be available in the Durham County Stadium parking lots, located at 750 Stadium Drive across from Rock Quarry Park.
Have a hot time, but stay cool
"Durham H20 To Go hydration station will be there to offer fresh drinking water throughout the day," Unterreiner said. "We'll also have some misting stations."
"We came too last year," he said. "It was a drive-in, whatever, not as many people. But now for the whole community to come out, I'm looking for a great turn out!"
"I'm excited to be home," he said. "It's a homecoming for me where I can serve and visit and see old friends and serve them."
The festival is presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina in partnership with Durham Parks and Recreation and sponsored in part by WRAL.
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