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Saturday, September 17th

11 a.m. — 6 p.m.

Jubilee: Festival of Black History and Culture

Mann-Simons Site : 1403 Richland Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Join Historic Columbia at Jubilee: Festival of Black History & Culture from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17. Now in its 44th year, this free outdoor festival brings musicians, artisans, dancers and storytellers together to celebrate South Carolina’s Black history and culture on the grounds of the Mann-Simons Site.

Jubilee is a celebration everyone can enjoy and features live music and entertainment, artist demonstrations, historic storytelling, reenactors and marketplace vendors selling a variety of ware, products and art. A children’s area will be available with educational and family-friendly activities. In addition, there will be vendors selling food, non-alcoholic beverages, and beer and wine.

Download the press release for the event by clicking here.

2022 Performers

Jubilee Choir
Benedict College Gospel Choir
Jeffery Lampkin and the Frances Marion Gospel Choir
Felton Eaddy
Camm Wess
Darius Starks
Step Showcase
Stoi Fashion Show w/ DJ Kelly Kel
Hip Hop Aerobics
Donald Ceasar & the Creole Band
FatRat DaCzar
Keke Wyatt
DJ Kelly Kel: House Music Concert

 

Keke Wyatt to headline 2022 Jubilee

Historic Columbia is excited to announce that R&B artist Keke Wyatt will headline the entertainment lineup for the 44th annual Jubilee: Festival of Black History and Culture on Saturday, Sept. 17, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Mann-Simons Site at 1403 Richland Street. Keke Wyatt will bring her confident vocals to the festival as one of R&B's most dynamic vocalists. In 2000 at age 15, Wyatt first gained popularity after a collaboration with R&B singer Avant on the single “My First Love,” which remained a top 10 song in the U.S. for several weeks. Her platinum debut album, Soul Sista, was released in 2001 by MCA records and earned its spot at number 33 on the Billboard 200 after selling over a million copies. Since then, Wyatt has released four albums, Who Knew (2006), Unbelievable (2011), Rated Love (2016), Keke Covers (2017), and an EP in 2014 titled Ke’Ke featuring Neyo and Cristyle. In 2012, Wyatt joined TV One’s reality show, R&B Divas: Atlanta. The show documented the lives of five 1990s R&B singers as they worked to rebuild their careers in Atlanta, Ga. Wyatt and her husband, Michael Ford, joined the cast for the sixth season of Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars on WE TV.

  • Call for Sponsors!

    We appreciate your consideration to build a better community. With your sponsorship of Jubilee, we will help you reach this goal and look forward to the opportunity of working with you!

    Contact Us

    David Turner
    Director of Development
    803.252.7742 x 12

  • Call for Volunteers!

    Jubilee couldn't have made it 44 years without our amazing volunteers. Check back soon for ways to get involved with this year's festival! 

    Contact Us

    Heather Bacon-Rogers
    Tour Coordinator
    803.252.1770 x 23

  • Questions?

    Contact Us

    For more information about Jubilee, please email jubilee@historiccolumbia.org.

Scenes from Previous Jubilees

Thank You to Our Sponsors

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  • Palmetto Citizens credit union logo
  • City of Columbia government logo
  • Richland County government logo
  • Lourie Life & Health logo
  • Publix grocery store logo
  • Columbia Chapter of Links organization logo
  • AARP South Carolina company logo
  • eFinancial Advisors company logo
  • South State Bank logo

Thank You to our Media Sponsors

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1601 Richland Street
Columbia, SC 29201

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1616 Blanding Street
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