Partnership/Sponsorship request
A coalition of community organizations and individuals led by the All Cameroonian Cultural and Development Foundation, Inc. (ACCDF) in partnership with the African Affairs Advisory Group of Montgomery County (AAAG) are planning the 12th Annual Pan African Cultural Festival (PANAFEST) in Montgomery County, Maryland. The festival is a great platform for highlighting the rich and diverse African culture of the residents of Montgomery County Maryland and the surrounding National Capital Region. Vendors from all over the African continent and the diaspora supplement this display with an assortment of African arts and crafts, clothing, and most importantly, the exotic taste of African cuisine. PANAFEST has seen well up to 11,000 people in attendance. PANAFEST 2023 promises to be an even bigger event as performers, vendors, the community and MCs have already lined up with more to participate.

About PANAFEST
In Montgomery County Maryland and surrounding jurisdictions, September is designated as African Heritage month. Throughout the month of September, Montgomery County holds events that educate, celebrate and promote African heritage. PANAFEST is the signature event that serves as the Grand Finale to the month-long activities. It is held at the Silver Spring Civic Center located at One Veterans Place, Silver Spring, MD 20910. This is an outdoor event that attracts the vibrant and active community in the Downtown Silver Spring- Ellsworth Street restaurant corridor. The festival will include live performances by cultural groups and African artists, arts & craft exhibits, and a taste of exotic African cuisine. The festival highlights the rich and diverse cultures of the Pan African community. Montgomery County is the first county to dedicate an entire month to the African community. Recently, other counties as well as the District of Columbia have followed Montgomery County’s footsteps.

Event Details
Date of Event: Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 12 noon – 10:00 pm Location: The Civic Center in Silver Spring, One Veterans Place, Silver Spring, MD 20910, (corner of Fenton Street and Ellsworth Drive).