Juneteenth Celebration and events in Columbus

Celebrate the end of the enslavement of African-American people in the United States with Juneteenth on June 19.

Juneteenth, or June 19, 1865, is considered the date when the last slaves in America were freed in Galveston, Texas after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued on January 1st, 1863. 

Juneteenth is now a paid holiday for Franklin County employees, replacing Columbus Day, so there’s even more reason to celebrate! Read below for Juneteenth events focused on celebration and activism.

Juneteenth 2022

Juneteenth Black Wall Street Pop-Up at Polaris Fashion Place

Sat, June 11, 2022 from 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Peruse our marketplace filled with wonderful items such as books, jewelry, African clothing, herbal remedies, handbags, skin care products, art work, household goods and more! Details here.

25th Annual Juneteenth Ohio Festival

The annual Juneteenth Ohio Festival is back at Genoa Park on Saturday and Sunday, June 18 and 19, 2022.

Freedom Saturday, June 18, 2022
Noon to 11:00pm
City Wide Drum Call For Peace!
College, Career Fair & Employment Recruitment
Wellness Pavilion
Cultural Paradise Marketplace
Soul Food Pavilion
Children’s Underground Rail Road Journey (storytelling & Puppet Show)
Juneteenth Ohio Talent Show
R&B Concert (TBA)
Classic Car Show

Father’s Day Sunday, June 19, 2022 
noon to 11:00pm
Father’s Day Tribute
College, Career Fair & Employment Recruitment
Wellness pavilion
Children’s (Under Ground Rail Road Journey & Puppet Show)
Paradise Marketplace
Soul Food Pavilion
Gospel Concert Series
Classic Car Show
Old School Concert (TBA)

Admission is free until 3pm, and $5-$10 after. VIP passes are $25. ​Proceeds Benefit Factual Literacy Initiatives

Genoa Park, 303 W Broad St, Columbus, Ohio 43215

Maroon Arts Group: Juneteenth on the AVE

June 18, 2022 at 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Mt. Vernon Avenue, between 17th and St. Clair Avenue

The event will feature entertainment, vendors and “Taste of Juneteenth,” a Black owned food truck festival!

Juneteenth on the AVE is a collaborative commemoration hosted by the Columbus Urban League; Maroon Arts Group; Central Ohio African American Chamber of Commerce (COAACC); Ohio History Connection / Poindexter Village Museum; King Arts Complex; and Black, Out and Proud (BOP).

 The event showcases performing and visual artists while promoting support to black owned businesses. The district-wide commemoration features archival community photographs, art exhibits, food trucks, games, health screenings, higher education information sessions as well as dance, music, spoken word and theatre performances.

This family-friendly event is free and open to the public. See full details and announcements on the Maroon Arts Group Facebook page.

Juneteenth Celebration at Huber Park in Reynoldsburg

Saturday, June 18, 2022 from 10 am – 3 pm. See details.

Huber Park, 1640 Davidson Dr, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068

Juneteenth Community Festival by Phenix Banquet Center

Sat, June 18, 2022 from 4:00 – 9:00 pm

The Juneteenth Community Festival (JCF) will be a day of family fun in a space for all persons in our communities. This is an event that aims to give the neighborhoods a space to connect, celebrate and learn. Event will be outdoors on the Outdoor Venue at Phenix Venue Complex.

Event will hold rain or shine. Music. Live Performances. Food Trucks, beer and wine. Community. Fun for the entire family. Free Parking. Supporting small businesses and vendors. Admission is $5; free for kids 5 and under. Tickets and details.

Phenix Banquet Center, 2101 Noe Bixby Road, Columbus, OH 43232

Cincinnati’s 35th Juneteenth Festival

June 18-19 2022: The Festival will be in Eden Park on Saturday, June 18, with Father’s Day concert on Sunday. As always there will lots of activity in the Kids’ area, including free pony & horse rides with Heavenward Farm. Exhibit of unique art & poetry commissioned by Juneteenth Cincinnati and Kennedy heights Art Center for the “Voices of Freedom” project, and a “Scavenger Hunt” at the Cincinnati Art Museum.

Headliner for Saturday is The Hues Corporation–best known for “Rock the Boat.” Featured performances thru the afternoon will include The Elevation Band, Jazz Renaissance, Ms. Jazz, Cincy Brazil Samba, Unique Soul, Rhythm of Soul, Praise E. Keng, and more.

The Father’s Day concert on Sunday will feature the GRammy Award winning Charles Fold Singers, RaMeko Lattimore, James McRae Singers, Archie Byers & Remnant, and more.

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