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5th Annual Black Moses Freedom Festival
Fri, Jun 05
|The Penn Center - Food Distribution Cent
Welcome to the 5th Annual Black Moses Freedom Festival, a celebration of Harriet Tubman’s legacy and the rich cultural heritage of Beaufort, South Carolina. This unique event not only honors the history of freedom and resilience but also highlights the importance of ecotourism and agritourism in SC.
Time & Location
Jun 05, 2026, 2:00 PM – Jun 07, 2026, 5:00 PM
The Penn Center - Food Distribution Cent, 16 Penn Center Rd, St Helena Island, SC 29920
About the event
Welcome to the 5th Annual Black Moses Freedom Festival, a celebration of Harriet Tubman’s legacy and the rich cultural heritage of Beaufort, South Carolina. This cultural sustainability festival not only honors the history of freedom and resilience but also highlights the importance of ecotourism and agritourism in preserving the natural beauty and agricultural traditions of the Lowcountry. Join us for a weekend filled with live performances, educational workshops, local art, and sustainable food experiences, all while exploring the connection between culture, nature, and history in one of the most historic regions of the country. Discover how ecotourism fosters environmental stewardship and how agritourism showcases the farming practices passed down through generations, supporting local communities and sustaining the environment. Don't miss out on this unforgettable gathering of spirits, as we honor the legacy of the Moses of the South and celebrate the progress we've made as a community. In the Spring…
Schedule
2 hoursBlack Moses Freedom Festival, NPS, walking tour to Tabernacle Baptist Church
Meet at Penn CenterhealthHistorical TourNPSwalk
1 hourWelcoming of the Drum
Penn Center
Tickets
Early Bird Retail Vendor 3 day
Sale ends
Jan 31, 2026, 6:35 PM
This ticket includes provides you a space and advertisement.
$200.00
General Admission
Sale ends
Jan 31, 2026, 7:05 PM
This ticket provides entry to festival.
$0.00
Harriet's Heritage Kayaking
Sale ends
May 31, 2026, 7:00 PM
This ticket includes access to a tour to Combahee River with a history and culture guide
$77.00
+$1.93 ticket service fee
Workshop/Lecture
Sale ends
Jun 07, 2026, 3:00 PM
This ticket includes entry into festival and access to one paid workshop, Choices. 1. Indigo dyeing workshop 2. Medicine Making workshop 3. Black Umi's Quilting Guild 4. Black Men Building Warriors/Fathers/Healers
$44.44
+$1.11 ticket service fee
All Access VIP Pass
Sale ends
Jun 06, 2026, 2:00 PM
This ticket includes entry to festival, Weekend lodging at Penn Center , Combahee River Bus Tour, Dinner and Dialog and Access to any and all workshops.
$444.00
Retail/Service Vendor
This ticket is for a business selling items.(i.e. books, clothes, perfume) includes one other person entry to assist, space at event, logo on promotions, and a shout out during the event.
From $150.00 to $200.00
$200.00
+$5.00 ticket service fee
$150.00
+$3.75 ticket service fee
Food Truck
This ticket includes logo on promotional material and social media, space at event, a shout out during the event.
$300.00
+$7.50 ticket service fee
Produce Vendor/Farmers
This ticket includes one other person entry to assist, space at event, logo on promotions, and a shout out during the event.
$0.00
Dinner & Dialog: TBA
Sale ends
Jun 06, 2026, 7:00 PM
This Vegan and Vegetarian Fine dining experience is sure to please you with our outstanding local chef Lydasia Prather with The Greene St. Vegan and presenter Dr. Michael Porter who is a native of Savannah, Georgia. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor that works as a mental health therapist at Horizon Behavioral Health. You do not want to miss this unique fine dining and discussion experience. Please select dining preferences in this form: https://forms.gle/TeQ3sX4No87Ytixv7
From $66.00 to $111.00
$111.00
+$2.78 ticket service fee
$66.00
+$1.65 ticket service fee
Beaufort Heritage Boat Tour
Sale ends
Jun 06, 2026, 6:39 PM
Join us as we tour the coast of Beaufort County from Port Royal with our native guide Sasha. We will sail down to the waterfront and and talk about the local history and Gullah Geechee native traditions and customs.
$55.00
+$1.38 ticket service fee
Tour To Harriet Monument (bus)
This ticket admits one person to a guided tour including transportation to the beautiful city of Beaufort, SC to view the new Harriet Tubman Monument. We leave from Penn Center.
$20.00
+$0.50 ticket service fee
Sale endedGullah Geechee Film Screening
Sale ends
Jun 07, 2026, 2:05 PM
This ticket allows one person entry into the film screening of "Chasing Harriet" and discussion with Dr. Eurydice Stanley Sunday 230pm. "Seeking" will screen Friday 5pm in Museum. Sunday 130pm North Carolina Rice Festival film at NPS building.
$+Ticket service fee
Lodging at Penn Center VENDORS
This ticket provides dormitory style lodging FOR VENDORS ONLY !! at the Historic Penn Center Campus. June 6-8 Two nights and Three days
$159.00
+$3.98 ticket service fee
Camping (one day) Tents
This ticket provides one night of camping at the Penn Center. Please specify which night you will staying. Fri. June 6 or Sat. June 7. No electric outlets. You must register here: https://forms.gle/hFApa9VDsrWtjFc89
$30.00
+$0.75 ticket service fee
Camping (2 nights) Tents only
This ticket provides camping space for two nights. No electric outlets. Fri. June 6 - Sun. June 8
$50.00
+$1.25 ticket service fee
Camping RV (one night)
This ticket provides one night of camping space at Penn Center. Please specify which night you will be staying.
$75.00
+$1.88 ticket service fee
Camping RV (two nights)
This ticket provides RV space for two nights at the Penn Center. June 6-8, 2025. No electricity outlets.
$100.00
+$2.50 ticket service fee
Service Vendor
This ticket is for vendors that provide a service, i.e. massage, readings, acupuncture. There are two options, one-day and weekend.
From $100.00 to $200.00
$100.00
+$2.50 ticket service fee
$200.00
+$5.00 ticket service fee
Non-Profit Organization
This is a free ticket for registered 501c3 non-profit organizations. We welcome you to join us and share information. No products/services can be sold. Donations can be collected.
$0.00
Lodging at Penn Center:no vend
This ticket provides dormitory style lodging FOR VENDORS ONLY !! at the Historic Penn Center Campus. June 6-8 Two nights and Three days
$200.00
+$5.00 ticket service fee
Total
$0.00