Multifest returns to Charleston for 34th year

By RealWV Staff,

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Multi-Cultural Festival of West Virginia – Multifest – returns to Charleston’s Haddad Riverfront Thursday, for four days of music, food, games, and fellowship.

Now in its 34th year, Multifest “brings together various cultural and ethnic communities in an atmosphere of tolerance and goodwill through art, music, education, cultural programs, and cuisine.” 

The celebration begins Thursday with “GoGo Night,” featuring the Washington D.C.-based R&B band affectionately known as “The Godfather of GoGo” – The Chuck Brown Band. The popular “Ladies Night” returns Friday, as hostess Monie Love welcomes recording-superstar Ginuwine to the Schoenbaum Stage. 

On Saturday, Petey Pablo, and Rude Boys lead singer Joe Little III will get the crowd ready for a performance by the legendary Brian McKnight. Sunday will feature Gospel worship with Kelontae Gavin, and the “Back to School Block Party,” with rapper and DJ paul Wall. The event will conclude with “An Evening of Funk” with the Original Lakeside, followed by a fireworks display.

For more information about Multifest, including vendor applications, visit multifestwv.org.