FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES

Activities for all ages, throughout the day!

JOIN US FOR JUNETEENTH

Welcome

Show your support!

Join us for the March at 9:45 am from Bethlehem Baptist to Memorial Park in down town, for the official Welcome and Opening Ceremony of the 5th annual Newberry Juneteenth Celebration.

ENTERTAINMENT STAGE

Stage Schedule

Enjoy live, local entertainment throughout the event on the stage by Memorial Park.

Stage Lineup

Hosted By DJ IVY

10 am Welcome, Proclamation, Lift Every Voice & Sing
10:45 AM Zumba
12 PM Fashion Show
1 PM Make a Difference Youth Choir
2:00 - 4:00 PM Chris Hopkins and The Soul Experience

THINGS TO DO

All Day

Arts & Crafts for kids hosted by Newberry Arts Center located at 1200 Main St

Inflatable Slide & Game truck located in on McKibben St. in the Coke Mural parking lot

Artifact Exhibit in the Edward Kyzer Newberry Firehouse Conference Center

FOOD VENDORS

ALL DAY

Food Court

The food vendors at Juneteenth create a food lover's paradise, offering a diverse and delectable range of options. A stroll through the food court will not only satisfy your taste buds but it offers a variety of tasty treats, making the event a memorable and delicious experience for all. From soul food to BBQ to Caribbean influence and more!

2025 Juneteenth Food Vendors

Blessed by the Best
Cannontown Caribbean Grill
The Drunk Chicken
M&M Bistro
Pelicans
Shannon Hammonds
Smokes Crossroad BBQ
Sweet Victory
Big Glenn Grill
Tinys fish and wings

HISTORY EXHIBITS

All Day

Learn the history leading to and following the Juneteenth day in 1865 and view artifacts showcasing the Black experience of locals at the Juneteenth display. The Edward Kyzer Newberry Firehouse Conference Center: 1227 McKibben Street, Newberry Museum: 1300 Friend Street.

Take your education a step further by visiting the Newberry Museum to learn about notable Black Newberrians and local Black history.

Art & Craft

Throughout Event Area

View the businesses featured along Main Street. Everything from craft and art goods to jewelry to handmade clothing!