Umoja Festival

About

Running since 1997 as a revival of a 1978 community picnic, Umoja Festival is held each August in downtown Johnson City and draws over 30,000 people for a celebration of ethnic diversity and universal community. The festival features food vendors, merchandise vendors, live music, information booths, children's entertainment, and medical screening — no entry fee required. Strong foot traffic, established crowd, and a mission centered on bridging cultures through art and heritage.

Details

Type

Festival

Season / Event Date(s)

Sep 12, 2026

Venue

Downtown Johnson City (King Commons)

Tags

• cultural
• food-vendors
• craft-vendors