June 17-20 @ Independence Park in Charlotte
The Marilyn Griffith Turner Scholarship Fund which is named posthumously after our long standing Chairwoman. This full four year college scholarship is given to a deserving youth approved by our selection committee in conjunction with the awarding college. The award is valued at $80,000 and is offered by St. Augustine College.
A Healthcare Village that is staffed with health care professionals from area hospitals and clinics. There will be various FREE healthcare screenings available to all festival goers.
Children’s Village children will enjoy the Juneteenth Festival as well, with our special area filled with entertaining and educational crafts, as well as a story teller, performing stage and other interactive activities designed just for kids. Small fee for Jumps and Rides, Crafts & Snacks Free of Charge.
The Entertainment Stages spotlights all genres of entertainment to include fashion, dance singing, poetry, a gospel fest and much more. This year Anthony Hamilton & Tarsha McMillan Hamilton will perform on Saturday and John P. Kee, Hood, Sign of the Time and Voices of Hope will take the stage on Sunday along with other local artists.
The Multi-cultural vendors that travel from all across the country and parts of Africa showcasing food, exquisite art, music and culturally relevant specialty items add even more “flavor” to this must attend event.
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