Preparations are underway for the second edition of the Cocoa City Festival, which is expected to bring together residents, traditional authorities, businesses, visitors and members of the diaspora in Sefwi Wiawso.
The festival will officially be launched on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, ahead of the main celebration scheduled to take place from November 28 to December 5, 2026, in Sefwi Wiawso.
The eight-day festival will feature a series of activities aimed at celebrating the area’s cultural heritage, promoting tourism and creating opportunities for business and community engagement.
Activities lined up include a float, Community Football Gala, health screening, Homecoming and Live Band Night for the diaspora, Cocoa Symposium, and the Sefwi Wiawso Business Forum and Exhibition.
Other activities include a pitching session, site visits, interschool cultural competition, MoMo exhibition, quiz and art competition, Grand Durbar, Traditional Food Bazaar and Miss Cocoa City Fest.
The celebrations will also feature the Bomtro (Elluo Celebration), street carnival, artist performances and a Kids Funfair, bringing the festival to a close on December 5.
The second edition is expected to provide a platform for showcasing Sefwi Wiawso’s cultural identity, business potential and tourism attractions while encouraging community participation and investment.
