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Saturday, September 20th

11 a.m. — 6 p.m.

Jubilee: Festival of Black History and Culture

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

Experience the vibrant spirit of history and culture at the 47th annual Jubilee: Festival of Black History & Culture, presented by Absolute Total Care and hosted by Historic Columbia! Join us on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for a spectacular day filled with music, art, dance, and captivating stories, all set against the backdrop of the Mann-Simons Site.

Jubilee is a FREE celebration everyone can enjoy and features live music and entertainment, artist demonstrations, and marketplace vendors selling a variety of wares, products, and art. Come hungry, because there will also be vendors selling food, non-alcoholic beverages, and beer and wine. The Kids Zone will be available with educational and family-friendly activities. We can't wait to see you at Jubilee – a celebration that transcends generations and invites everyone to share in the joy of Black history and culture. See you there!

Jubilee 2024 by the Numbers 

6,700+ visitors  
56 marketplace vendors 
41 event sponsors  
35 volunteers 
17 food and beverage vendors 
13 main stage performers 
8 Kids Zone performers  
7 demonstration artists 
3 bus tours of nearby prominent sites 
2 historical house museums open to tour

  • Sponsors

    Supporting the festival through a financial, in-kind, or media sponsorship helps make Jubilee a FREE community festival for everyone to enjoy!

    Sponsorship Options

  • Vendors

    Are you a Food or Marketplace Vendor wanting to take part in Jubilee? Please review the Vendor Agreement and complete the Vendor Application for consideration. Contact Nathan Brown, Office Manager, if you have additional questions.

    Apply to Become a Vendor

  • Kids Zone

    The Jubilee Kids Zone is presented by the Columbia (SC) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated. Historic Columbia appreciates their generous support of volunteer power and sponsorship for Jubilee!

    Are you a Vendor or Performer wanting to take part in the Jubilee Kids Zone? Please review the Kids Zone Agreement and complete the Kids Zone Application for consideration. Contact Carmen Sangster, Education Manager, if you have additional questions.

    Apply for the Kids Zone

     

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  • Demonstration Artists

    Are you an artist who wants to share your craft at Jubilee? Please review the Demonstration Artist Agreement and complete the Application for consideration. Contact Carmen Sangster, Education Manager, if you have additional questions.

    Apply to be a Demonstration Artist

  • Volunteers

    As the festival draws nearer, we will be seeking service organizations, civic groups, school clubs, and church groups to volunteer at Jubilee. Interested? Contact Heather Bacon-Rogers, Visitor Experience Manager.

    Learn More

Thank You to our Presenting Sponsor

  • Absolute Total Care Logo

Thank You to our Main Stage Sponsor

  • Richland County Councilwoman Gretchen D. Barron

Thank You to our Jubilee Sponsors


  • City of Columbia
  • The Columbia Chapter of Links
  • MUSC Health
  • Atkins Law
  • Lourie
  • Selling Soda City
  • Southern First Mortgage
  • BJ and Edna Langley | McDonald's
  • EFinancial Advisors
  • Marc Brown Law Firm
  • Optus Bank
  • Palmer Memorial Chapel
  • The Stanley Law Group

Contact Us!

If you have questions about Jubilee, contact Tiffany Wider at twider@historiccolumbia.org.

2024 Jubilee Highlights

NTHP Preservation Award Winner
Historic Columbia

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Columbia, SC 29201

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