Last chance to attend the 35th annual Stone Soul Festival in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Its the last day of Springfield’s 35th annual Stone Soul Festival.

This is New England’s largest African American festival and it first began in 1989 as a community reunion picnic to bring the Mason Square community together. It serves as a platform for showcasing talented artists, musicians, and entrepreneurs.

There will be music, food, local artists displaying their work, and activities to enjoy at Blunt Park on Sunday. A praise in the park will take place at 10:00 a.m., along with a free fish fry at noon, a gospel concert at 2:00 p.m. and more to follow.

This festival also reunites former residents who come back over Labor Day weekend to renew friendships.

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