Atlantic Beach Gullah Geechee Culture & Nature Festival
The Atlantic Beach Gullah Geechee Festival will be held June 23 – 25, 2023, and will highlight and celebrate the historical relevance, resilience, self-sufficiency, and tenacity of the Gullah Geechee culture. The festival will include a full lineup of events of authors, storytellers, dance performances, music, evening receptions, and arts and crafts. This year, the festival will host its first parade featuring dance and fashion from 1930 to the 1970s.
Hourly Schedule
Day 1
- 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Opening Meet & Greet
- with Ron Daise & Cecil Williams, hosted by James Stevens III
- 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Young Professionals Mixer
- Ms. Brenda's Tiki Bar
Day 2
- 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Festival Activities
- Parade, Presentation by Ron Daise, Poetry & Book Readings, Motown Revue
Day 3
- 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Beachfront Service
- with Zenobia Harper & Marilyn Hemmingway