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FESTIVAL ENTRANCE IS FREE!!
***TOURS***
*Pay close attention to workshop* dates and times.
Gullah Festival Events 2026

ELIMU Excursion Thursday May 21st 9:00 AM - 9:00 PMThu, May 21Black Chamber of Commerce
Gullah Riverboat Cruise Thursday May 21st 6PM - 9 PMThu, May 21Savannah Riverboat Cruises (Gullah)
Decoration Day Play $65 Online ~ $70 at the Door Children 12 & under $20 Thursday May 21st 7PMThu, May 21USCB Center for the Arts
Lest We ForgetFri, May 22Tabernacle Baptist Church
Woodworking - Friday 5/22 11am - 12:30pmFri, May 22Gullah Village - Artisan Area Space 11
Cultural Doll Making Workshop - Friday 5/22 11:00 - 12:30Fri, May 22Gullah Village - Kiddie Village
African Gullah Quilt Making Workshop - Friday 5/22 11-12:30Fri, May 22Gullah Village - Workshop Area B
Gullah Shekere Instrument Workshop - Friday 5/22 11-12:30Fri, May 22Gullah Village - Workshop Area A
Gullah Blacksmithing - Friday 5/22 12:45 - 2:45pmFri, May 22Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerc
Rice Farming Workshop - Friday 5/22 1:00pm - 2:30pmFri, May 22Gullah Village - Artisan Area Space #24
Sweetgrass Basket Weaving Workshop - Friday 5/22 1-2:30Fri, May 22Gullah Village - Workshop Area A
I Be Crocheting Workshop Friday 5/22 1-2:30Fri, May 22Gullah Village - Space #23
Rice Farming Workshop - Friday 5/22 3:30pm - 5:00pmFri, May 22Gullah Village - Artisan Area Space #24
Gullah Blacksmithing - Friday 5/22 3:30 - 5:00pmFri, May 22Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerc
Preserve & Paint Workshop Friday 5/22 5:00 PM - 7:00 PMFri, May 22SpringHill Suites
Weekend Package $175Fri, May 22The Original Gullah Festival
ALL WHITE ATTIRE PARTY 9PM $65 Online & $70 at the Gate 5/22Fri, May 22Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park
Rice Farming Workshop - Saturday 5/23 11:00am - 12:30pmSat, May 23Gullah Village - Artisan Area Space #24
African Gullah Quilt Making Workshop - Saturday 5/23 11-12:30Sat, May 23Gullah Village - Workshop Area B
* Riverboat Ticket Deadline - May 12th or Until Sold Out *
Lest We Forget is a FREE event!


This is a walk-through educational platform offering the history, customs and culture of Gullah. This event takes place on Friday and Saturday of the Festival weekend from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Admission is FREE and all ages are welcome.
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