This weekend, the Wontanara Roots to the Future Festival is heading to South Fulton, and you don’t want to miss out on all the beautiful cultural celebrations & fun! Keep scrolling to learn all about the festival, how you can enjoy it, and more!
What is the Wontanara Roots to the Future Festival?
The Roots to the Future is a multi-day Afro-diasporic celebration of West African music, dance and heritage that brings the community together for a weekend of cultural experiences, art and connection.
The festival states,
Wontanara Fest is more than an event — it’s a movement. We bring people together through African and Afro-diasporic arts, culture, education, and innovation, while building pathway for education, economic empowerment and community wellbeing.
Three days. One heartbeat.
What can festival-goers expect?
The festival kicks off tomorrow, Friday, October 30th, at 3pm with a screening of “Kirikou and The Sorceress”, an animated adventure film.
From there, festival goers can expect a full weekend of fun happenings and beautiful cultural heritage. Some events include:
- workshops and panel discussions
- drum and dance classes
- late-night DJ sets
- Le Marché, the festival’s marketplace, which features 30+ Black-owned artisans, food vendors, & wellness practitioners
- Wontanara’s signature concert, ‘The Awakening’ featuring performances by Asasa Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation, Liveband and Wontanara Entertainment
You can check out the full schedule of classes, workshops, events and more, here!
Okay, I’ve gotta check this out! Details, please!
When: October 30th, 2026 – November 1st, 2026
Where: Southwest Arts Center | 915 New Hope Rd SW, South Fulton, GA 30331
With a schedule full of music, art, education and cultural exchange, the Wontanara Festival offers a meaningful opportunity for people of all ages and backgrounds to connect through shared traditions while celebrating the richness of West African culture.
You can learn more about the Wontanara Festival on their website, here!
Don’t miss out, Atlanta! Check out Roots to the Future this weekend in the ATL.