46th annual Heritage Festival: Poetry, a Voice for Hope
The Anniston Museums and Gardens, Festival Coordinator Mrs. Georgia Calhoun, and the Heritage Festival Committee invite you to celebrate Black History Month at the 46th annual Heritage Festival: Poetry, a Voice for Hope.
Encourage our community’s youth during the Oration Competition, enjoy live music, shop local vendors, and tour the museums. Food trucks will be on site with delicious food options available for purchase.
This community event is perfect for people of all ages!
Oral Competition:
The oral competition provides children from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12 the opportunity to develop public speaking skills and strengthen their love for reading, writing, and poetry. All oration competition participants receive $10.00, a participation ribbon, and a one-year Family Membership to the Anniston Museums and Gardens.
Review the Oration Competition Application for details. Registration deadline for oral competition are due by end of day Saturday, February 14, 2026.
When:
Saturday, February 21, 2026
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
February 14 : deadline for Oral Competition registration
Where:
Longleaf Event Center
Anniston Museum of Natural History
920 Museum Drive
Anniston, AL 36206
For additional information or to register child for oral competition:
Visit the 46th annual Heritage Festival or their facebook Facebook event page.
