The Henry Street Heritage Festival, a community event presenting an array of diverse regional and national live entertainment, educational forums, and exposure to African-American heritage as expressed through the performing arts, crafts, cuisines, customs, merchandise, art, and children’s activities.  Enjoy a fun filled day with the family starting at 12 pm at Elmwood Park on Saturday.

lineup of activities includes the following:

A Children’s Village for youngsters to learn and explore different ways of having wholesome fun.
A Marketplace Village for purchasing retail merchandise.
A 411 Village for receiving information on jobs, continuing education, goods and services available in the Roanoke Valley.
A Food Village for feeding the soul with ethnic, traditional, and exotic foods that will tempt all to succumb to the many alluring aromas and enticing menus.
Music Concert Series showcasing performing artists who represent the music genre of jazz, oldies, R&B/Classic Soul, and hip-hop/rap.