Be a part of the 27th Annual Juneteenth Ohio Festival on June 15th, a vibrant and exciting celebration of freedom, culture, and community. This historic event commemorates Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day, which marks the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States.
The festival will take place in Columbus, Ohio, Downtime Ohio - Genoa Park, and will feature a wide range of activities and attractions for people of all ages. Immerse yourself in the rich African American heritage through live music performances, captivating dance showcases, and inspiring spoken word poetry. Explore the various vendors offering delicious food, unique crafts, and artwork that reflects the diversity and creativity of the community.
History
The first celebration of Juneteenth included soul food cook-offs, drinking ice cold red pop, singing spiritual hymns, performing re-enactments, and stage plays that shares tales of bravery and courage that included, The Buffalo Soldiers, Harriet Tubman, John Brown, Denmark Vesey, and many other heroes, and sheroes, of the time. Today Juneteenth is celebrated in over 200 cities nationwide. Juneteenth Ohio has indeed evolved into the 3rd largest celebration in the country; this accomplishment in itself speaks greatness to the support we receive from the local and statewide community.
This momentous act is the reason why the Juneteenth Ohio festival continues to be a stable and meaningful celebratory foundation in the lives of African Americans, Latinos and Native Americans in the state of Ohio.
Throughout our 27 years of celebration, JuneteenthOhio emerged as the enjoyable family weekend of cultural discovery, filled with a variety of events promoting cultural unity, enrichment, and ethnic diversity, “key elements" that improves the relationships and quality of life among all residents throughout Ohio.
Featuring Dance Hall King National Recording Artist "Shaba Ranks"
Proceeds: To Benefit Factual Literacy Initiatives
Free! Until 3:00 PM Daily!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
303 W. Broad Street , Columbus, OH, United States, Ohio 43215
