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.

Events for the weekend include:

• Town Hall Meeting - Thursday - 7pm-9pm

• Heritage Breakfast/Opening Ceremony - Friday - 8 am-11am

• 20th Anniversary Gala - Friday - 8 pm-midnight

• Targeted Job Fair - Friday - 11am-3pm

• Parade - Saturday - 10am

• Vendors /Non-Profits/Sponsors Booth Activity - Saturday & Sunday

• R&B Concert - Saturday

• Gospel Concert - Sunday

• Themed Pavilions - Saturday & Sunday

• Food, Apparel, Crafts, Exhibit Booths - Saturday & Sunday

• "Chapel of Love" - Sunday - 1pm-4pm (Registration at Noon)

• 11am Morning Worship Service - Sunday

PAVILIONS
Free to the public themed pavilions present two days of programming and festivities,  from 1pm to 6 pm on Saturday and Sunday.  This year's pavilion include the following topics:

• The Children's Pavilion
• The Lost Children's Pavilion
• The Spirituality Pavilion
• Young Adults Pavilion
• Marriage Chapel
• Chess
• Bid Whist
• Dunkin' Booth
• NCNW
• Information/Official T-shirt sales
• Art & Education Pavilion
• Health Pavilion

HOST HOTEL
Host Hotel for Midwest Regional Black Family Reunion Celebration is:

Vernon Manor Hotel

400 Oak Street

Cincinnati, OH 45219

513-281-3300