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Roswell Roots Festival 2026 marks a historic milestone as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of this community-wide, month-long festival honoring our diverse community and celebrating Black History Month. Since its founding, Roswell Roots has served as a cornerstone for education, cultural awareness, and community connection, inviting all ages to engage, learn and celebrate together.
This year's festival will be curated across five categories–art, education, cultural, performance, and history–bringing dynamic programs and events that reflect the richness of Black heritage and its profound influence on our shared story.
2026 Roswell Roots Upcoming Events
Associated Organizations
Located 20 miles from Downtown Atlanta, Roswell is the ninth-largest city in Georgia with a ...
Roswell Cultural Arts is a division of the City of Roswell's Recreation, Parks, Historic & Cultural ...
Roswell Roots is a community-wide, month-long festival that honors our diverse community and ...
City of Roswell Mayor & City Council
- Kurt Wilson, Mayor
- Sarah Beeson, Councilmember
- Allen Sells, Councilmember
- Christine Hall, Councilmember
- David Johnson, Councilmember
- William Morthland, Councilmember
- Lee Hills, Councilmember, Mayor Pro Tem
Committee Members
- Mary Lucas, 2026 Committee Chair
- Jeanette Barnett
- Jeff Bell
- Nancy Bishop
- Deborah Carmichael
- Sharon Crumley
- Theresia Carrington
- Marie Epps
- Thelma Gabb
- Mike Harris
- Pamé Sawyer-Smith
- Deanna Williams
Roswell Recreation, Parks, Historic & Cultural Affairs Department
- Steven Malone, Director
- Beckie Hawkins, Deputy Director
- Taylor Smith, Deputy Director
- David Crowe, Cultural Arts Manager
- Al Stilo, Cultural Arts Coordinator
- Issa Solís, Cultural Arts Supervisor
- Dena Bush, Historic Assets Manager
- Dustin Klein, Operations and Interpretation Coordinator
- Jenny Goldemund, Historic Assets Education Supervisor
Community Partnerships
- African Americans for the Arts (AAFTA)
- Ashlee Haze, Inc.
- Atlanta Authors
- Atlanta Community Symphony Orchestra
- Aurora Cineplex
- Friends of Mimosa Hall & Gardens
- Fulton County Schools
- Georgia Council for the Arts
- Groveway Community Group
- Mack Henry Brown Remembrance Coalition
- National Endowment of the Arts
- Pleasant Hill Church
- Roswell Arts Fund
- Roswell Music Club
- Roswell Presbyterian Church
- Rubicon Studios
- Steve's Live Music
- The Kings and Queens Chapter of the American Bridge Association
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