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Free Entry · Open to All · August 29, 2026
IGBO UNION PRESENTS
IGBO CULTURAL
FESTIVAL
Iri Ji Ohuru · New Yam Festival · 2026
Concord, California · August 29
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About the festivalIri Ji Ohuru · 2026
A celebration
of Igbo culture.
Here, heritage is not something to admire from a distance. It is sung, shared, tasted, and worn — a living celebration for every generation in Concord and beyond.
500+
People expected
Gathering from across Northern California
01
Full day
Saturday, August 29, 2026
15+
Years of heritage
Igbo Union in Northern California
Free
Entry for all
No ticket required. Everyone is welcome
Festival Experiences
What Awaits You
Programme
Festival Schedule
A full day of culture, ceremony, live performance, and community celebration.
Saturday · August 29, 2026|12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Ceremony·№ 011:00 PM–1:10 PM
Welcome & Introduction of the Masters of Ceremony
Our masters of ceremony open the formal program and set the tone for the day's celebrations.
View details - Ceremony·№ 021:10 PM–1:25 PM
Welcome & Recognition of Dignitaries, Chiefs, Nze & Ozo
Honouring the dignitaries, traditional chiefs, and Nze & Ozo titleholders in attendance.
View details - Ceremony·№ 031:25 PM–1:40 PM
Presentation of Kola Nuts & Opening Prayer
The sacred kola nut ritual and opening prayer to bless the day's proceedings.
View details - Ceremony·№ 041:40 PM–1:45 PM
Opening Remarks – Chief Ike Orji, General Coordinator
Opening remarks from the General Coordinator welcoming the community to the festival.
View details - Ceremony·№ 051:45 PM–2:00 PM
Civic & Community Leaders’ Remarks
Remarks from civic and community leaders who help shape the wider community around the festival.
View details - Performance·№ 062:00 PM–3:00 PM
Igbo Association Parade & Recognition (Cultural Showcase)
A vibrant parade and cultural showcase recognising Igbo associations from across Northern California.
View details - INTER-PROGRAM TRANSITION / RESET3:00 PM – 3:15 PM · 15 min
- Ceremony·№ 073:15 PM–3:45 PM
Iwa-Ji Ceremony
The sacred Iwa-Ji new yam ritual — blessing and sharing the first yam of the harvest.
View details - Performance·№ 083:45 PM–5:35 PM
Cultural Performances
Atilogwu dance, highlife music, and traditional performances from our talented troupes.
View details - Closing·№ 095:35 PM–5:40 PM
Vote of Thanks – Sir Hyacinth Ahuruonye, Chairman, Board of Trustees
Closing remarks and gratitude from the Chairman of the Board of Trustees.
View details - Closing·№ 105:40 PM–5:45 PM
Event Manager’s Remarks & Appreciation
A brief word of appreciation from the event manager to everyone who helped bring the festival together.
View details - INTER-PROGRAM TRANSITION / RESET5:45 PM – 6:00 PM · 15 min
- Closing·№ 126:00 PM–8:00 PM
Community Social / Town Hall
A joyful closing gathering for community conversation, group pictures, and taking of pictures together.
View details
- Opening12:00 PM–1:00 PM
Festival Grounds Open
Explore the marketplace, enjoy food, visit cultural displays, connect with community members, and get settled before the formal program begins.
View details - Ceremony·№ 011:00 PM–1:10 PM
Welcome & Introduction of the Masters of Ceremony
Our masters of ceremony open the formal program and set the tone for the day's celebrations.
View details - Ceremony·№ 021:10 PM–1:25 PM
Welcome & Recognition of Dignitaries, Chiefs, Nze & Ozo
Honouring the dignitaries, traditional chiefs, and Nze & Ozo titleholders in attendance.
View details - Ceremony·№ 031:25 PM–1:40 PM
Presentation of Kola Nuts & Opening Prayer
The sacred kola nut ritual and opening prayer to bless the day's proceedings.
View details - Ceremony·№ 041:40 PM–1:45 PM
Opening Remarks – Chief Ike Orji, General Coordinator
Opening remarks from the General Coordinator welcoming the community to the festival.
View details - Ceremony·№ 051:45 PM–2:00 PM
Civic & Community Leaders’ Remarks
Remarks from civic and community leaders who help shape the wider community around the festival.
View details - Performance·№ 062:00 PM–3:00 PM
Igbo Association Parade & Recognition (Cultural Showcase)
A vibrant parade and cultural showcase recognising Igbo associations from across Northern California.
View details - INTER-PROGRAM TRANSITION / RESET3:00 PM – 3:15 PM · 15 min
- Ceremony·№ 073:15 PM–3:45 PM
Iwa-Ji Ceremony
The sacred Iwa-Ji new yam ritual — blessing and sharing the first yam of the harvest.
View details - Performance·№ 083:45 PM–5:35 PM
Cultural Performances
Atilogwu dance, highlife music, and traditional performances from our talented troupes.
View details - Closing·№ 095:35 PM–5:40 PM
Vote of Thanks – Sir Hyacinth Ahuruonye, Chairman, Board of Trustees
Closing remarks and gratitude from the Chairman of the Board of Trustees.
View details - Closing·№ 105:40 PM–5:45 PM
Event Manager’s Remarks & Appreciation
A brief word of appreciation from the event manager to everyone who helped bring the festival together.
View details - INTER-PROGRAM TRANSITION / RESET5:45 PM – 6:00 PM · 15 min
- Closing·№ 126:00 PM–8:00 PM
Community Social / Town Hall
A joyful closing gathering for community conversation, group pictures, and taking of pictures together.
View details
Schedule subject to change. Follow our social media for announcements.
01Arrival brief/Igbo Union NorCal
Concord, California29.08.26
Festival day / field notes
FestivalInformation.
Come for the celebration, stay for the connection. Your route to a full day of music, movement, and memory starts here.
Visitor passOne day only
29
August2026
Hours
Noon — 8 PM
Entry
Free
Todos Santos Plaza
02The essentials
Four anchors for your day.
At a glancePractical details / 04
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Date
August 29, 2026
Saturday
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Hours
12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
One full day of celebration
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Venue
Todos Santos Plaza
2175 Willow Pass Rd, Concord, CA 94520
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Admission
Free Entry
Open to the public — all welcome
The gathering place
Todos Santos Plaza
Venue & Getting There
Arrive where the city meets culture.
Todos Santos Plaza gives the festival room to breathe: open-air gathering, live sound, and plenty of space for every generation.
Address
Todos Santos Plaza, 2175 Willow Pass Rd, Concord, CA 94520
Festival Hours
August 29: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Parking
Free parking available on-site. Overflow parking in adjacent lots.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible. All areas of the festival are ADA compliant.
Contact
igbonorcal@gmail.com · 925-238-8009
Guest list // 02
Free entry · open to allAugust 29, 202602Save your place
Join usat thefestival.
Pre-register to help us plan the best possible experience for you and your family. Walk-ins are always welcome.
Field pass / 2026No ticket required
29AUG
SATURDAY
SATURDAY
EntryFree / open to all
Hours12:00 PM — 8:00 PM
WhereTodos Santos Plaza
Concord, CaliforniaAll ages welcome
Keep this close
One day. A whole community. Come as you are.No ticket. Just community.IU / NorCal
Visitor deskAugust 29, 2026
Before youarrive, ask.
Clear answers for a full day of culture, food, music, and connection at Todos Santos Plaza.
Ask freelyWe will answer
The practical details.
7 answersYes. The 2026 Igbo Cultural Festival is free and open to the public. Everyone is welcome, including guests who are not members of the Igbo Union.
Still need a hand?
The festival team is ready to help with anything not covered here.
Give your time
Community stewardship
Volunteer With Us
Help bring the festival to life. We're looking for community members who are interested in supporting event operations, guest services, cultural programming, children's activities, marketplace support, and more.
Open to everyone
No experience required—just care for the community.
Festival frequency // 01
29.08.26Concord, California
01Get in the mood
Get in themood.FestivalPlaylist
Experience the sounds of Igbo culture before you arrive — from the drumline to the dance floor, this is the pulse of the gathering.
A soundtrack for the gathering
Press play for the rhythms, stories, and movement that carry through Todos Santos Plaza.
Listen wherever you are
Now spinning / official playlistupdated regularly
2026 Igbo Cultural Festival
Official
playlist
A warm-up for the feet, the heart, and the whole family.
Curated byIgbo Union NorCal
Side A // Turn it upOpen in Spotify
Featured from this playlist03 tracks
Sound is memory. Memory is movement.IU / NORCAL
Support now
Iri Ji Ohuru / 2026Keep culture in motion
Supportthe festival.
The festival is free to attend because the community carries it. Your contribution helps fund the performances, exhibits, children's programming, and meals that bring the day together.
$25
Start here
Provides refreshments for a family of four.
Choose your contribution
Give what feels right.
Secure checkout. All major cards accepted. Confirmation sent by email.
$25
Provides refreshments for a family of four
$50
Funds children's cultural activity materials
$100
Supports one traditional performer's honorarium
$250
Sponsors a cultural booth or exhibition display
$500+
Named community partner in event programme
Igbo Union is a registered non-profit organisation. Donations may be tax-deductible.
Community bulletin / 03North California · online / offline
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