8th Annual Juneteenth Festival

Have you heard of Juneteenth?
If not, don’t fret—just keep reading!

Juneteenth commemorates the day freedom finally reached thousands of enslaved people in Galveston, Texas in 1865. Although President Abraham Lincoln had already declared slavery illegal, it wasn’t until June 19th that the news reached Texas.

Get it? June + Nineteenth = Juneteenth.
Pretty creative, right?

Today, Juneteenth is celebrated annually on June 19th and serves as a powerful reminder of freedom, resilience, and progress.

To honor this historic day, the City of Bessemer City invites you to join us for our
🎉 8th Annual Juneteenth Festival 🎉

📅 Friday, June 12, 2026
🕕 6:00 – 10:00 PM
📍 Centennial Park
114 West Virginia Avenue
Bessemer City, NC 28016

Enjoy an evening of community, culture, music, food, and celebration—free and open to the public!

👉 Want to learn more or apply to be a table vendor?
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

114 W Virginia Ave, 114 West Virginia Avenue, Bessemer City, United States

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