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DanceAfrica 2018 Bazaar

 
Rain or Shine!
 
May 26—May 28, 2018
 
 
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Ashland Pl / Lafayette Ave

 
 
 
 
 
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Bazaar Hours
Sat, May 26, 12—10pm
Sun, May 27, 12—8pm
Mon, May 28, 12—8pm

DanceAfrica’s beloved bazaar returns, featuring more than 150 vendors from around the world, offering African, Caribbean, and African-American food, crafts, and fashion. Celebrate the rich and diverse cultural heritage of Africa and its diaspora—and see the streets surrounding BAM transformed into a global marketplace.

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Leadership support for BAM Community Programs provided by The Thompson Family Foundation.

 

Leadership support for the planning of BAM Education and BAM Community Engagement provided by The Hearst Foundation, Inc.

 
 
 
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2018 Vendor Application 
 

The 2018 vendor application period is now closed. Selected vendors will be notified by April 30.

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