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Jubilee Festival Information 2024

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Saturday, September 21 | 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

JUBILEE

Everything you need to know about the festival!

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Table of Contents

Festival Map
Entertainer Schedule & Bios
Kids Zone Information
Demonstration Artists
Free House and Bus Tours
Vendor List
Sponsors

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Festival Map

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Entertainer Schedule & Bios

  • Schedule

    * While some seating is provided, attendees are welcome to bring chairs.

    11:00 – 11:20 a.m. | Jubilee Choirs  
    11:20 – 11:30 a.m. | Felton Eaddy  
    11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Francis Marion University YGB Gospel Choir  
    12:30 – 1:00 p.m. | Nahi Grūv  
    1:15 – 1:45 p.m. | Bhakti Larry Hough  
    2:00 – 2:30 p.m. | Black Nerd Mafia  
    2:40 – 3:00 p.m. | Fashion Show by Stoi’s Design Co. (by Stoi G.) 
    3:00 – 3:30 p.m. | TiffanyJ  
    3:45 – 4:15 p.m. | Master Splnta  
    4:30 – 4:45 p.m. | Step Show featuring Divine Nine Step Teams  
    4:45 – 5:45 p.m. | Sunshine Anderson  
    5:45 – 6:00 p.m. | DJ Kelly Kel (all day during breaks + final set)

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  • Bios

    Jubilee Choirs

    Every year the Jubilee Choirs kicks off the festival! These musicians represent the three churches that grew out of Calvary Baptist Church, which was founded at this site. Participants in the choir are from First Calvary, Second Calvary, and Zion Baptist Church.

    Felton Eaddy

    Felton Eaddy is one of about 10 folks who came together 45 years ago to create Jubilee. Eaddy is a poet, editor, arts administrator, teacher, and vocalist. He is a fierce and constant advocate for poetry and poets. He is the author of three books: Bending Over to Pick Up a Snake, Living by the Sword, and If I Hold My Tongue. Learn more at feltoneaddy.com.

    Francis Marion University YGB Gospel Choir

    The Award-Winning Young, Gifted, and Blessed Gospel Choir from Francis Marion University is conducted by Professor Jeffrey Lampkin. YGB is designed to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ while promoting unity among fellow students and the community, through service, music, and ministry. Follow YGB on Instagram at @ygb_jointhemovement.

    Nahi Grūv  

    Nahi Grūv believes in breaking boundaries and transcending genres. The group effortlessly traverses through various musical styles, creating a captivating and seamless experience where each song flows beautifully into the next, despite their inherent differences. The group prides themselves on crafting catchy melodies that intertwine with enveloping chords, capturing your attention, and pulling you along on a mesmerizing musical journey. Visit their website at nahigruv.com.

    Bhakti Larry Hough

    Bhakti Larry Hough is a multidisciplinary artist and modern-day griot who is president and artist-in-residence at NewWorld Arts of Bishopville, SC. His and NewWorld Arts’ mission is to provide inspiring, educational, and entertaining artistic cultural experiences that demonstrate, honor, and celebrate African and African American history and culture for adults and children in public and private settings. Visit Bhakti Larry Hough's Facebook page at @bhaktilarryhough.

    Black Nerd Mafia

    Curators of dopeness. Learn more at blacknerdmafia.com.

    Stoi's Design Company

    Stoi's Design Company was created in 2000 by Owner, CEO, and Lead Designer, Stoi Phillips in West Hollywood, CA. The design aesthetic of the Company is to bring both Fashion & Interior Design together to create beautiful pieces and spaces as one. The goal is to put "FUN" in functional Fashion & Interior Design. Their fashion brands Stoi's Atelier & The Androgynous Soul feature Custom Made-to-Order & Ready-to-Wear Designs. Since they only design five of each piece shown and custom design to your specific measurements, this gives you exclusivity. See more at stoisatelier.com.

    TiffanyJ

    Presenting a soulful approach to melodic art, TiffanyJ pairs her consummate vocal skills with a self-empowerment message and a bevy of other pursuits to forge a distinct identity that’s a perfect match for dreamy, gospel-tinged soul jams. The Columbia, SC, native and creative entrepreneur most certainly gets the job done and has available 3 collections of music to include her latest album "Epiphany 3:25" and recently released a docu-concert film entitled "Solbird Sessions: Live at the Warehouse:, all available on her website www.iamtiffanyj.com.

    Master Splnta

    As a cornerstone of South Carolina hip-hop, Master Splnta (formerly FatRat Da Czar) began his career in the late 1990s as a member of the Columbia-based rap group, Streetside. By 2012, he was an established solo act, releasing his acclaimed album trilogy Da Cold War. With a total of eight studio albums, Master Splnta is widely recognized as South Carolina’s godfather of hip-hop and has opened for national acts to include Notorious B.I.G., Snoop Dogg, and Lauryn Hill. Learn more at mastersplnta.com.

    Sunshine Anderson

    Sunshine Anderson is an American singer-songwriter from Charlotte, NC. Her debut album, Your Woman, was released in April 2001, debuting at No. 8 on Billboard's Hot 200 and No. 2 on Top R&B charts. By the end of the year, the album was certified gold and produced two charting singles, "Heard It All Before" and "Lunch or Dinner." Anderson has since released two more studio albums showcasing her neo-soul style. Find Sunshine on Instagram at @iamsunshineanderson.

    DJ Kelly Kel

    DJ Kelly Kel is a philanthropist, activist, DJ, promoter and founder of South Carolina's award-winning soulful house music movement, The Columbia House Music Project - providing the best deep, dope soulful house music, Afrobeatz, and Soco dance music in South Carolina's Capital City. Follow DJ Kelly Kel on Instagram at @djkellykelz.

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The Columbia (SC) Links Kids Zone

  • KZ Stage Schedule

    11:00 a.m. | Carver-Lyon Cheerleaders
    11:00 – 11:30 a.m. | Gordon the Purple Jamaican Yam
    11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Riverbanks Zoo Animal Ambassador Visit  
    12:00 – 12:30 p.m. | Bhakti Larry Hough
    12:30 – 1:00 p.m. | Break
    1:00 – 1:30 p.m. | Super Beauty 
    1:30 – 1:45 p.m. | Break
    1:45 – 2:05 p.m. | Fashion Show by Stoi’s Design Co. (by Stoi G.)
    2:05 – 2:30 p.m. | Break
    2:30 – 2:55 p.m. | Robotics Demonstrations featuring SC-CATER and SC Afterschool Alliance
    2:55 – 4:05 p.m. | Break
    4:05 – 4:25 p.m. | Conder Elementary Dance Company

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  • About the Kids Zone

    Kids Zone Vendors and Demonstrators
    • FREE BOOKS in the Read Read Read Zone, thanks to Benedict College, Richland One Federal and State Programs, and Scholastic Books
    • City of Columbia Ice Cream Truck
    • Ebenezer Lutheran Church Play Space
    • Free face painting by Miss Tyga's Body Art
    • Riverbanks Zoo 
    • SC Afterschool Alliance 
    • SC Center for Assistive Technology
    • SCETV
    • Meet Smart Cat, the SCETV mascot
    • USC Center for Civil Rights History 
    • with DJ Roy Neptune all day during Kids Zone Stage breaks and emcee Jordyn Lewis, Miss Columbia 2024

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Demonstration Artists

Located on Richland Street in front of the Mann-Simons Site, visit our Demonstration Artists!

Mary Ann Moore Anderson | Gourd Artist  
Patrice Cole | Abayomi Doll Making 
54th Massachusetts Infantry | Historic Reenactments 
Mary Graham-Grant | Sweetgrass Basket Weaving 
Thomas Mosley | African Drumming 
SCDNR | Archaeology Activity  
USC | Museum of Education

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FREE Historic House Museum and Bus Tours

The Mann-Simons Site and Modjeska Monteith Simkins House are open for self-guided tours from 11:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. The African American history bus tours are offered at 12:00, 1:00, 2:00, and 3:00 p.m. Learn more using the options below.

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  • Mann-Simons Site
  • Modjeska Monteith Simkins House
  • AA History Bus Tours

1403 Richland Street

Free Tours of the Mann-Simons Site

Located at the south end of the festival at the corner of Marion and Richland streets, this site traces the journey of Columbia’s Black community from enslavement through urban renewal.

2025 Marion Street

Free Tours of the Modjeska Monteith Simkins House

Located at the north end of the festival near Elmwood Avenue, learn about Modjeska Monteith Simkins, one of South Carolina's greatest human rights advocates, and her pivotal role in the long civil rights movement through the multimedia exhibit, “An Advocate of the People."

Meet at Marion & Richland street

Free African American History Bus Tours

Want to learn more about Black history across Columbia? Take a free 45-minute bus tour of nearby sites and neighborhoods. Bus Tours are free, but you must register at the HC Info Tent at the corner of Richland and Marion streets.

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Vendor List

  • Absolute Total Care
    Adametu Jewelry & Crafts
    Alternative Teaching Pathways (APEC) @ Columbia College
    Ambasa Gift Shop
    AmBetter
    Amni Black
    Atkins Law Firm 
    Bailey Law Firm
    Bank of America
    Columbia SC 63  
    Cree's Creations 
    East Coast Honey
    ECHO Lab 
    The Elegant Elephant
    First Palmetto Bank
    Floor & Décor
    Gamma Nu Omega AKAs
    Grandma Dot's Caster Oil
    Growing Home Southeast, Inc.
    Hamilton Books
    Humana
    Ire Innovations LLC
    Jayla Bean LLC
    Kkunda 
    Lish Treasures and Accessories
    Lourie Life and Health 
    Low County Gullah 
    Lutheran Church Services
    MUSC Health
    NAACP
    Nasreen Collectibles
    Optus Bank
    Palmer Memorial Chapel
    Parent and Child Enrichment (PACE) Program
    Peaceful Pause Healing
    Prisma 
    Rita's Beauty Accessories
    Sadie's Touch

  • SC Election Commission
    SC Human Affairs Commission
    SC State Library
    SC State Museum
    Selling Soda City
    Sincerely Bagz
    South State Bank
    Southern First Bank
    Sun's Jewelry
    The Sweet Shoppe 
    That Butter Baby
    Tickle Me Purple, LLC
    TW Art Shop 
    Urban Arts 
    USC Civil Rights Center
    USC Press
    Virtuous Vibes
    We Do Treats & More
    Wellcare  

    FOOD VENDORS:

    Brown Sistaz Island Vibez
    C.R. Burton's
    Call Your Shot Bartending
    Chuckie Cheezz Steaks and Hoagiez
    Elwood Prison Wine
    Fresh-N-Ready
    JonesZee Concessions
    J's Concessions
    Karen's Kitchen & Catering
    Mazyck's Grill
    Mouthfulatl
    Pineapple Island
    Right Way Wings and Things
    RB Top Chef
    Sweeter by the Pound
    Tipsy AF
    Tropical Paradise 
    Z's Cool Me Down Italian Ice

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ponsors

#sponsorsThank You to Our Sponsors!

ambetterGrace Outdoor Advertising
  • Absolute Total Care Logo
  • The Big DM
  • Hot 103.9 radio station logo
  • South Carolina Arts Commission
  • WACH FOX 57
  • Wellcare Logo

  • Bank of America logo
  • The Columbia Chapter of Links
  • City of Columbia
  • Columbia SC 63
  • The Comet
  • MUSC Health
  • The Post and Courier
  • Richland County government logo
  • Something Borrowed
  • USC Center for Civil Rights History & Research
  • Atkins Law
  • Bailey Law Firm
  • Carolina Panorama
  • First Palmetto Bank
  • Lourie
  • Publix Supermarket Charities
  • Selling Soda City
  • Southern First Mortgage

  • Benedict College
  • EFinancial Advisors
  • First Citizens Bank
  • Floor & Decor
  • BJ & Edna Langley | McDonald's
  • Lutheran Services Carolina
  • Optus Bank
  • Palmer Memorial Chapel
  • Richland County School District One Office of Federal and State Programs
  • Scholastic
  • South Carolina Election Commission
  • The Stanley Law Group

Please note concealed weapons are prohibited at the festival. 

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