The City of South Fulton is bringing back one of its most beloved celebrations. The 7th Annual YEEK Fest returns Saturday, October 18, from noon to 8 p.m. at Welcome All Park. The event is free and open to everyone.
What’s Happening: This year’s YEEK Fest will honor Historically Black Colleges and Universities with homecoming-style traditions and feature members of the Divine Nine. The celebration kicks off with the YEEK Fest Parade at 11 a.m.
- Location: Welcome All Park, 4255 Will Lee Road, South Fulton, GA
- Hosts: Councilwomen Helen Z. Willis (District 3) and Carmalitha Gumbs (District 2)
Catch Up Quick: YEEK Fest celebrates the YEEK dance movement, which began in the South Fulton area in the early 1990s and has grown into a global cultural expression.
The Ripple Effect: Organizers say the festival brings families, alumni, and local businesses together, offering music, food, and community pride rooted in local history.
B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.
