The 23rd Annual Midwest Regional Black Family Reunion Celebration will be held August 19th through the 21st, 2011 at Sawyer Point. This outdoor event continues to grow and is now one of Cincinnati's largest family-focused events drawing over 100,000 patrons.
The Midwest Regional Black Family Reunion Celebration was inaugurated in August 1989 in Cincinnati, Ohio. It is held annually the 3rd weekend of August at Sawyer Point and Yeatman's Cove.
Through the generous support of our sponsors we are able to offer the event to the public at no charge. The event has grown form the early days of 1989 to over 100,000 people of all ages on hand each year to enjoy the three days of activities.
History
Conceived in 1986 by Dr. Dorothy I. Height, President Emerita of the National Council of Negro Women, the Black Family Reunion
Celebration is a 3-day cultural weekend event which brings consumers, corporations, communities and government agencies together to focus on the historic strengths and traditional values of the Black Family.
The National Council of Negro Women is dedicated to ensuring that the historic values of the Black family are showcased and reinforced through responsive and innovative community service programs, such as BFRC.
The Midwest Regional Black Family Reunion Celebration was inaugurated in August 1989 in Cincinnati, Ohio. It is held annually the 3rd weekend of August at Sawyer Point and Yeatman's Cove.
