Afro Plus Fest Plans Continue After Storms Cause Damage Across Prince George’s

September 4, 2026

Despite severe overnight weather that brought lightning, thunder, winds exceeding 100 mph, and widespread damage across Prince George's County, the Afro Plus Fest will proceed as scheduled at Northwest Stadium from September 4-6. The festival's planning and safety team worked throughout the night to verify the venue's structural integrity following the storm. Founder Michael Awosanya emphasized the event was designed to provide maximum value, with so much programming across three days that attendees cannot experience everything in a single visit.

Who is affected

Afro Plus Fest ticket holders and attendees
Afro Plus planning and safety team
Prince George's County residents experiencing storm damage and closures
Michael Awosanya (festival founder and executive producer)
Northwest Stadium venue staff

What action is being taken

The Afro Plus planning and safety team is working to prepare the venue after working through the night
Ticket holder pickup is starting at 1 p.m. at Northwest Box Office
Parking lots are opening at noon and gates are opening at 4 p.m.
Cleanup and restoration efforts are continuing post-storm across the county

Why it matters

This demonstrates the resilience of community cultural events even in the face of severe weather emergencies. The festival represents significant cultural celebration for the community during Labor Day weekend, and its continuation shows the organizers' commitment to delivering value to ticket holders who have invested in attending a multi-day African cultural festival.

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

Read full article from source: The Washington Informer