Carver’s Inaugural Juneteenth Festival 2024

Date: June 15, 2024

Time: 11 a.m.- 3 p.m.

Location: George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center | 415 E Grant Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004

Price: Festival admission is free and open to all. Registration is encouraged.

Celebrate Juneteenth at one of Phoenix’s only remaining Black Historic Landmarks, the George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center, for our inaugural Juneteenth Festival on June 15 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 

Join us as we commemorate Juneteenth’s legacy of community empowerment through the celebration of Black history, music, culture, and tradition. Explore Carver’s historic halls and enjoy indoor family-friendly performances, arts and crafts, vendor and community booths, and food trucks! 

Free water and snacks will be available for attendees while supplies last. Additional food options will be available from food trucks for purchase. 

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Performances | 11 am-3 pm

• DJ and Emcee | SugaBear Entertainment
• Color Guard, Performance of the National Black Anthem | Buffalo Soldiers of America, Inc. – Arizona Chapter
• We are Divine Dance Troupe
• West African Music from Burkina Faso by Arouna Diarra Music
• Spoken Word by Truth Be Told
• Alternative R&B Music by Chelle Nae

Kids Corner | 11 am-3 pm

• Scavenger Hunt
• Arts and Crafts
• Storytelling by Tamika Sanders
• Storytelling by CompSci ABC
• Drum Workshop by AZ Rhythm Connection

Community Booths | 11 am-2:30 pm

• AARP Arizona
• Arizona Humanities
• Academies of Math and Science
• Arizona Heritage Center
• Black Girl Brown Girl Collective
• Buffalo Soldiers of America, Inc. – Arizona Chapter
• CompSci ABC ( Computer Science Awareness in Black Communities)
• Iota Phi Lambda Business Sorority
• NAACP
• Nigerian Youth Collective

Food Trucks | 11 am-2:30 pm

Food truck menu items will require purchase. 

• Island Boyz Jerk Spot
• Smoke Somethin’ BBQ
• Maui Wowi

Vendors | 11 am-2:30 pm (Brought to you by Archwood Exchange)

***Please note, all community tables and vendors spots are filled.

• Kubali Crafts – Freeze dried treats for people and pets
• Butterfly Cre8s – Canvas art and resin works
• Baby Boo’s Coloring Studio – Activity and coloring books for children, teens and adults
• Kaye’s Kloset – Handbags
• Grassrootz Books and Juice Bar – Books, tee shirts and books
• Sincerely F.A.I.T.H – Scented candles, body butter, room sprays, hair and beard oil
• Art Vandal Inc. – Art prints and canvas

Disclaimer: Schedule of activities, vendors and performers are subject to change. 

Juneteenth Festival Information and Resources:

• Activities Map
• Discovering History at Carver – Kid Activity Packet

NEW Exhibit Special Preview

Jubilee Journey: Celebrating Freedom and Resilience in Arizona

Don’t miss a Special Preview of Carver’s newest exhibit, Jubilee Journey: Celebrating Freedom and Resilience in Arizona, for the duration of the Juneteenth Festival on June 15 from 11 am-3 pm.

The exhibit explores the rich tapestry of Arizona’s civil rights battles and victories, honoring the local heroes whose tireless efforts have shaped our shared heritage. Pay homage to the myriad of individuals who have convened here to pursue freedom and equality and immerse yourself in a journey of exploration, engagement, and reflection on the pivotal role of Juneteenth and Arizona’s ongoing quest for civil rights.

The exhibit’s grand opening will be in Fall 2024. Stay tuned for more information soon!

The Jubilee Journey: Celebrating Freedom and Resilience in Arizona exhibit is funded by Arizona Humanities.

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