41st Annual African World Festival FAQs

Need more information about the 41st Annual African World Festival? Check out our FAQ's below.

2024 AFRICAN WORLD FESTIVAL FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the date of AWF 2024?

Friday, July 12 - Sunday, July 14

Where is AWF 2024 located?

AWF 2024 is located on Hart Plaza in downtown Detroit.

When do tickets go on sale?

Tickets are on sale now. Get your tickets now.

What are the festival hours?

Friday July 12, 2024 

  • Gates and Box Office open at 3:00 PM
  • Box Office Closes at 10:00 PM
  • Hart Plaza closes at 11:00 PM

Saturday July 13, 2024 

  • Gates and box office open at 11:00 AM
  • Box Office Closes at 10:00 PM 
  • Hart Plaza closes at 11:00 PM 

Sunday, July 14, 2024 

  • Gates and box office open at 11:00 AM
  • Box Office Closes at 8:00 PM 
  • Hart Plaza closes at 9:00 PM
Do I need a ticket for AWF 2024?

Everyone is required to present a ticket for admission onto festival grounds. 

Tickets to AWF are available online. 

AWF is free for all Charles H. Wright Museum members! Purchase a membership.

Tickets purchased online
$15- Adult Non Member
$10-Non Member Senior Citizens age 65 and older
$10-Non member student over age 13
Free admission for All Children under age 13

Tickets purchased at the festival entrance
$20- Adult Non Member
$15- Non Member Senior Citizens age 65 and older
$15- Non member student over age 13

Are Weekend Passes Available?
Online:
$35- Adult Non Member
$20- Non Member Senior Citizens age 65 and older
$20- Non member student over age 13

At Gate: 
$45- Adult Non Member
$25- Non Member Senior Citizens age 65 and older
$25- Non member student over age 13

I am a Charles H. Wright Museum Member, how many tickets am I allowed?

You are allowed the same number of tickets as your entrance into the museum. 

Become a member.

Is the Charles H. Wright Museum open during AWF weekend?

Yes, the hours are 9AM-5PM. Plan your visit.

Admission to the museum is free with an AWF ticket.

How do I become a vendor?

We are now in the process of confirming participating vendors. 

 

We are also compiling a waitlist for spaces that are not filled by current applicants by June 15th. Available spaces will be assigned to approved applicants on the waitlist. Placement from the waitlist is dependent upon available space, size of booth and type of product sold. 

 

Selected Waitlisted applicants will be notified between June 20th and June 25th, 2024. Payment is due upon notification.

I’d like to volunteer at AWF!

Volunteer applications is now closed, but check out our volunteer page for more volunteer opportunities throughout the year. 

How can I become a sponsor of AWF?

Please email cscott@thewright.org for more information about sponsorship.

Is there programming for children?

Yes, these are just a few of the entertainers:

What are the sustainability aspects of AWF?

AWF strives to be a zero waste festival by 2026. This year key steps we are taking are: 

  • Recycling
  • Composting 
  • Solar power
  • Special bike parking area 
  • More to come