15th Annual Celebration Day

Saturday, January 26, 2013, 10 am - 7 pm

Iowa's African American Festival

An exciting festival celebrating I"ll Make Me a World in Iowa's  status as the first major festival of the year; the kickoff to Black History Month; the home of Iowa's newest official state song (titled I'll Make Me a World in Iowa's; and as the inspiration for other major ethnic festivals with over 20,000 projected attendance.

2013 Festival Headliner

Billy Dee Williams

The Legend

Lady Sings the Blues, STAR WARS Trilogy (Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi) Billy Dee Williams, is blessed with a career that has stood the test of time. With his legendary good looks and smooth acting skill, he is of Hollywood icon.

Embracing Excellence Gala

Friday Evening, January 25, 2013, 7pm

A Formal Affair

The majestic cultural affair begins as guests arrive fashionably elegant and prepared for the red-carpet treatment that they are about to receive.  As a gesture of welcome members of the Advisory Board will honor each guest with the placing of this years commemorative kente cloth scarves over the shoulder.

Education Day

Friday, January 25, 2013, 9 am - 2 pm

A Day of Enrichment

Hundreds of high and middle school students come together from across Iowa to learn about African American Culture. Education Day is a golden opportunity to enrich social studies, world history, world cultures or government classes.