45th annual Heritage Festival
February 15th, 20259:00 AM - 3:00 PMAnniston
On the third Saturday of February, the Anniston Museums and Gardens invites you to the annual Heritage Festival! Celebrate Black History Month with us by encouraging our community’s youth during the Oration Competition, enjoying a special musical performance, shopping local vendors, and touring the Anniston Museum of Natural History and Berman Museum! Food vendors will be on site with delicious food options available for purchase. This community event is perfect for people of all ages!
Children in Pre-K through Grade 12 may participate the Oration Competition. Applications may be downloaded from the website or picked up at the Anniston Museum of Natural History. The Oration Competition gives students the opportunity to develop public speaking skills and strengthen their love for reading, writing, and poetry. Registration forms are due the second Saturday of the month.
Oration Competition Participants receive:
- $10.00
- Participation Ribbon
- One-year Family Membership to the Anniston Museums and Gardens
Monetary prizes and ribbons are awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each category during the Awards Ceremony.
To become a festival vendor, please email Angie Dothard at adothard@annistonmuseum.org. We have limited spaces available. Questions? Call (256) 237-6766.
The annual Heritage Festival would not be possible without our community’s support! To become an annual Heritage Festival sponsor, please contact Sarah Woolmaker at swoolmaker@annistonal.gov or call (256) 237-6261. Thank you for your support!
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- 920 Museum Drive
- Anniston, AL 36206
256-237-6766
