2022 AFA INFO & POLICIES
THEME: BACK TO CULTURE. BACK TO TRADITIONS.
FEATURED ART: 1996 Egungun Quilt
THEME: BACK TO CULTURE. BACK TO TRADITIONS.
FEATURED ART: 1996 Egungun Quilt
FEATURED ARTIST: Reneau Diallo & AFA Pavilion (Quilting Guild)
FESTIVAL DATES: Friday, September 2 – Monday, September 5, 2022
VENUE: WASHINGTON PARK
ENTRANCES: Entry gates are located at 51st Street & 51st and Cottage Grove Avenue and at 51st at St. Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60615. Everyone will be scanned.
No large bags; Bags will be searched
No coolers
No umbrellas will be allowed; pack a poncho!
FESTIVAL HOURS: Noon - 10 PM on Friday, September 2; 10 AM to 10 PM on Saturday, Sunday and Monday
AFA is composed of multi-performance spaces, great shopping, Food Court, many pavilions, and more. AFA is becoming the meeting place for the closing of summer events in Chicago, a space to celebrate our aesthetics and humanity.
WEATHER POLICY: On rain dates
The festival happens rain or shine. There are some shaded areas in the park.
BOX OFFICE: Cash & credit cards
The Box Office will be available for on-site ticket purchases. Visit our website for festival outlets for advance tickets purchases. Will Call location and hours will be available on site.
To purchase tickets: bit.ly/AFATickets22
TICKET QUESTIONS/ISSUES
All tickets are electronic. Your electronic ticket will grant you entry to the festival. If you have any questions about tickets that have already been purchased, INSERT NEXT STEP Paper tickets have barcodes and will only scan once. Duplicated tickets will be rejected and not allowed entry to the AFA.
PRESS/MEDIA
For Press/Media admissions, passes and general inquiries, please submit request to Devora,h Crable, director for Strategic Media Relations – AFA MEDIA LINK.
REFUND POLICY - NO REFUND
All tickets are non-refundable. Again, the festival happens rain or shine. Your AFRICAN FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS’ ticket is for entry to the Festival and not for a specific artist who is scheduled to perform. Artists and performance schedules are subject to change without notice. Artist cancellation DOES NOT constitute for a refund.
RE-ENTRY POLICY – Re-entry is allowed with a stamped hand.
There will be NO re-entry during the Festival. Come ready to kick ituntil the sun goes down. Pace yourself. We have 12 hours of excitement for 4 full days of engagement, entertainment, shopping, connecting and enjoyment.
BAG POLICY
NOTE: ALL attendees will walk through certified metal detectors and bags will be searched at all entrances. Attendees may be subjected to additional screenings, such as magnetometer wanding and/or physical pat down.
BAGS PERMITTED
Any bag made of clear plastic, clear vinyl or clear PVC smaller than 12” x 6” x 12”
Clear bag
Small purse/small clutch bags
Waist pack or Fanny pack
*ALL permitted bags must be NO LARGER than 12” x 6” x 12”
BAGS PROHIBITED
ANY bag larger than 12” x 6” x 12”
Fabric bags (beach bag, backpack, or any multi-pocket bag)
Framed backpack
ITEMS ALLOWED
Credit, debit & ATM cards
Strollers and childcare supplies
Chairs/lawn Chairs
NOT ALLOWED
Illegal weapons of any kind/illegal substances/fireworks, explosives or combustibles
No outside alcohol beverages of any kind
Barbeque grills
Tents, canopies or umbrellas
Metal water bottles
Professional audio or professional video recording equipment, including Go Pros
Outside food or beverages, coolers or picnic baskets
Mace or pepper spray
Pets/animals (except service animals)
Selfie sticks, Go Pros sticks or tripods
Skateboards, scooters, bikes or personal motor vehicles (Excluding Motorized Wheelchairs)
Drones or Aircrafts
Carts or wagons of any kind
Unauthorized distribution of solicitation materials (handbills, flyers, samples) of any kind
No illegal vending is permitted; no unauthorized/unlicensed vendors allowed
The African Festival of Arts Complies with City of Chicago COVID Guidance - CLICK HERE