The Savannah Black Heritage Festival (SBHF) is one of the many ethnic cultural arts events sponsored annually by the City of Savannah’s (GA) Department of Cultural Resources. The focus of the festival is to present performances, exhibits and activities that attract a broad cross-section of age, socio-economic and ethnically diverse residents in Savannah and its outlying areas as well as visiting tourists.

This is a special year for our Festival. We are honoring W.W. Law's 100th Birthday (01/01/1923). The 1st Savannah Black Heritage Festival (SBHF) was held August 20, 1988, and was originated under the guidance and leadership of the late Westley W. Law and the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASAALH), with moral support and general funding from the City of Savannah.

This year’s Black Heritage Festival theme is The Festival Lives So Our Legacy Thrives. In 2023, the board of directors joined together to emphasize the importance of celebrating Black Culture. During our 34th year, we plan to bring the most diverse and complete collection of experiences to educate and contribute to African American Culture. Thank you for supporting this Festival. 

ALL EVENTS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC