MAVUNO 2025

Saturday, September 27

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Walnut Street, Sewickley, PA

For over 25 years, Sweetwater has worked to celebrate Black artists and educators, showcasing artwork, accomplishments, and achievements.

Today, Mavuno focuses on an annual festival featuring local art vendors, live music, and food, as well as an art exhibition in Sweetwater’s gallery. The festival has grown to include a beer garden in recent years, as we continue to expand and build community partnerships. Mavuno aims to celebrate BIPOC artists, amplify voices, and create a platform for small businesses and artisans.

Walnut Street will close from Duquesne Way to Thorn Street to allow for vendors, live music, a beer garden, and all festival activities!

Mavuno is Sponsored by:

Beer Garden Tickets (21+)

$20 for unlimited pours

First 75 attendees receive a custom tasting glass! Ticket holders will be asked to present a valid ID at the gate.

Purchase Tickets Here

Mavuno’s beer garden is generously sponsored by

Mavuno’s Beer Garden Returns!

Cat Bruno of Babesburgh, brings us a lineup of brewers highlighting Black excellence in beer, wine, cocktails, and cider!

Featuring

Festival Schedule of Events

10:00 a.m. – Festival begins! Walnut Street closed from Duquesne Way to Thorn Street, with activities on the Walnut Green. Live music by DJ Wade Anthony Jr of Sad Bear Gvng. Beer garden open!

11 a.m. – Metalsmithing demonstration by Sarah Sindler at SweetRide

12 p.m. – 3 p.m. – Live graffiti and hands-on painting with Max Emiliano Gonzales

12:30 – 1:30 p.m. – Ibeji (Ee-bay-gee) Drum Circle

Join the group for a drum circle! All ages and levels of ability are welcome. Bring your own drum; limited drums available.

1:00 – 3:30 p.m. – Wheel throwing demonstration by Matt Zorn at SweetRide

1:30 p.m. – Isaiah Small performing for the remainder of the fest

3:45 p.m. – Beer garden last call

4:00 p.m. – Fest concludes!

Kiki Jones will serve as the emcee of Mavuno!

A Celebration of Local BIPOC Artists

Sewickley Black History Tour

Sewickley, Pennsylvania 15143, United States

The Sewickley Black History Tour offers a view into the past, highlighting the accomplishments and adversities of the Sewickley African American community, intertwined with historical and personal accounts of the times and places. The African American community of Sewickley was one of strength and determination. When faced with challenges, they time after time, joined together to overcome those obstacles. When told they were not welcome, they created their own spaces, often establishing organizations that typically only Black communities in large cities were able to support. The African Americans in the Sewickley Valley were able to create a life for themselves and their families that cherished community, love, success, and respect.