Enjoy the rich African American cultural traditions at the Juneteenth Festival celebrating the 159th Anniversary of Freedom!
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Crafts, Merchandise & Exhibits
- Experience a vibrant array of Afrocentric fashion and cultural treasures.
- Celebrate artistry with an assortment of original art and art prints, each showcasing unique expressions of creativity.
- Accentuate your style with stunning jewelry pieces that reflect the beauty and significance of African traditions.
- Delight your senses with fragrant oils, scented soy wax candles, wax melts, and scented bath salts that provide a soothing and immersive experience.
- Adorn your walls with captivating canvas and photo prints, featuring original artwork that captures the essence of African culture.
- Uncover a selection of black history t-shirts, hats, and scarves that honor and commemorate our rich heritage.
- Show your support for HBCUs with a range of apparel and find an assortment of Juneteenth merchandise that pays tribute to our journey towards freedom and equality.
- Complete your collection with a selection of hats and t-shirts that encompass a world of diverse and inspiring designs.
And this is just the beginning—there’s so much more waiting to be discovered!
Food Trucks - Culinary Court
- Experience the soulful delights of oxtails, ribs, fried fish, pork chops, smoked turkey legs, okra, and the classic comfort of mac & cheese.
- Savor the juiciness of burgers, the succulence of chicken, and the freshness of greens.
- Treat yourself to the delightful flavors of mini squash and zucchini casseroles, and experience the unique blend of cultural influences with the Maple Bourbon Turkey Burger.
- Delight your taste buds with the richness of loaded baked beans and embark on a culinary adventure with Afro-Japanese fusion dishes that blend African American and East Asian cultures into a harmonious bowl.
- For a touch of fun and indulgence, savor the tempting delights of Kustom Funnel Cake Fries, deep-fried Oreos, and irresistible treats like peanut butter and jelly, Snickers, Reeses, and more. Indulge in Kustom Milkshakes that elevate the enjoyment of a classic favorite.
This is just a glimpse of the tantalizing culinary journey that awaits you!
Music and Entertainment
Biotech Place Stage| 1 pm - 5 pm
Break from the sun and join us inside Biotech Place for rousing Gospel music, merchandise vendors, community displays, health, literacy, meet & greet our sponsors and more!
Youth – Our Literacy Village is a culturally affirming and empowering space through literacy! Come by for fun activities, Black Author read-a-louds, games, and a chance to win an iPad!
Bailey Park Main Stage | 1 pm - 8 pm
Outside at Bailey Park rousing R&B, Jazz, African Dance, Food Trucks, youth performances, merchandise vendors, Food Lion Local Produce Stand and more!
Kid's Kingdom -Bailey Park | 1 pm - 5 pm
Games, Tribal Dot Face Painting, Crafts, Make-n-Take, More!
Special Exhibits
Shotgun House Legacy Site
SHOTGUN HOUSE REVITALIZATION PROJECT
Built in the early 20th century, the shotgun house is nestled in the city’s oldest Black neighborhood, Happy Hill, dating back to 1872. Their architectural style is an iconic symbol of Black American freedom and echos the Black experience throughout the South. Project Plan – The adaptive reuse of the shotgun houses as a public monument to the legacy of those men and women who worked to make a life for their families, pre and post emancipation — Revitalized through artifacts, photographs, videos, and interactive programming, music and cultural workshops, food and art!
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Rooted In Race
ROOTED IN RACE: A COMMUNITY’S JOURNEY TO SCHOOL INTEGRATION
The exhibition explores a local history of school desegregation. Discover the impact of school desegregation on the African American community in Winston-Salem, NC. VIEW visually chronicled legislation and history accessed through touch screen monitors. Step back to 1954 when the Supreme Court addressed America’s racial barrier of ‘separate but equal.” This exhibit provides images and newspaper articles from the era to explore how the landmark decision of Brown vs. Board of Education impacted African American communities in Winston-Salem, NC. Further, it notes other historic legislation, community advocates, and school changes