The Midwest Regional Black Family reunion returns for the 26th time. This continually growing, three-day cultural event is one of the largest family-focused celebrations in Cincinnati, honoring the historic strengths and traditional values of the black family. Friday features a heritage breakfast and job fair; Saturday features a parade and festival with music headliner Freddie Jackson; and on Sunday, there will be a morning service followed by Gospel stage headliner Fred Hammond.
Noon-8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16 and Sunday, Aug. 17. Free. Sawyer Point, 815 E. Pete Rose Way, Downtown, midwestbfrc.com.
This article appears in Aug 6-12, 2014.
