Events Calendar

There is always something going on at the African Village. We offer daily tours and host grand ceremonies dedicated to our ancestors. Below you will find a list of festivals and ceremonies that are open to the public from January till December. All festival dates are subject to change due to weather and will be postponed til the following weekend. All festival events begin at 1:00 pm til dark. Also see the "Plan A Visit" page.

Reading of the Year: 
January 1st

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Awo Ifa ( high priest of Ifa) gather each year to cast the holy Ifa oracle. To reveal the future of the U.S and the world.
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Orita Festival: 
March 24 & 25

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Celebration of the TRICKSTER, WAR AND HUNTER DEITIES including annual Akinkonju Men Rites of Passage.


Igbega Alade: 
February 11 & 12

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HRM Oba Oseijeman is remembered in this annual tribute to the "father of the cultural restoration movement".
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Osun Festival: 
May 4 - 7

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The Orisa Osun mother of the rivers and culture is celebrated. Priest from around the nation gather to pay homage to the goddess of culture. Yearly the Osun egbe sponsors brilliant lively events for children and the entire family.









Oni Okun Festival: 
February 25 & 26

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Celebration of the mysterious DEITY of the Deep Sea and protector of The African Soul.






Odun Egungun: 
May 25 - June 3

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Celebration of the Great ANCESTORS; Pageants featuring annual Royal Customs; Oba's Sacrifice to the ANCESTORS.


Yoruba New Year: 
March 21

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The Yoruba new year is marked each year at Oyotunji Village with parades and raised glasses, all in honor of the Yoruba traditions and people. Toast to the 10,052nd year of the birth of Yoruba Culture.

Moremi Festival: 
June 23 & 24

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Pageants and Fertility dances for the Great MOTHER DEITY of the Yoruba; Celebration of Rites of Passage for Women.


Orunmila Festival: 
July 7 & 8

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Celebration of Orunmila recitation of Ifa odu. Gathering of Babalawo.

Odun Oya: 
October 28 & 29

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Autumnal celebration, venerating the fierce Royal DEITY of Death, Storms, and the River Niger.



Sango Festival:                                         July 28 & 29

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Veneration of the brilliant 8th century Alaafin of ancient Oyo who became DEITY of THUNDER and LIGHTNING.






Damballa Hwedo: 
October 31

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Parade of ghosts and solemn candlelight ceremony for the unknown dead of the AFRICAN RACE.


Obatala Festival: 
August 25 & 26

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Stately dances and plays in celebration of the Patron DEITY of the Yoruba Village.







Obaluaiye Festival:      December 21 - 31

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Masquerades, archers, mischief and dances for the Winter Solstice and rule of the TASKMASTER DEITY.



Kings Day Festival:
October 6 & 7

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Grand series of elaborate processions; Banquets in honor of KINGS.


FESTIVAL ADMISSION  $10.00 ADULTS - $5.00 CHILDREN

FOR TOURS & INFORMATION, WRITE OR CALL

          OYOTUNJI AFRICAN VILLAGE P.O. BOX 51 - SHELDON, SC 29941
(843) 846-8900 (843) 846-2157 (843) 846-8216

WEBSITE: WWW.OYOTUNJI.ORG

EMAIL: INFO@OYOTUNJIAFRICANVILLAGE.ORG