FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
THURSDAY, JUNE 18 * 10a-6p
J.O.Y. JUNETEENTH YOUTH DAY
Thursday is J.O.Y. Juneteenth Youth Day, and to date we have 10 City of Memphis summer camps registered as well as another 100 coming from commissioners and city council!
Hours for Youth Day are 10am–6pm so please come prepared to spend the day supporting our youth, the young performers on stage, our youth vendors, and our young festival-goers!
FRIDAY, JUNE 19 * 9a – 7p
FREEDOM MARKET * PUPPET PALOOZA PARK PARADE * RALLY FOR REPRESENTATION * DJ BATTLE SET
FRIDAY - FREEDOM DAY, Juneteenth will host the very first FREEDOM MARKET at the annual festival!
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Enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables from local famers and growers, baked goodies and sweet treats from local kitchens, and one of a kind merchandise from local black owned businesses!
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The RALLY FOR REPRESENTATION welcomes all candidates running for the newly drawn Congressional District 5 to showcase their platforms and engage the community on WHY they should REPRESENT our VOICES and CHOICES!
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Jeghetto's workshop
Jeghetto's workshop is a Family show for all ages. Learn how Jeghetto builds manipulates his original puppets over hip-hop instrumentals. This is a very interactive production that can be performed just about anywhere. From theaters, festivals, libraries and schools. You never know, you can be pulled up on stage and be part of the show!
SATURDAY, JUNE 20 * 3-8P
LIBATIONS & HONORS DAY
Saturday is our BIGGEST DAY opening with the soulful sounds of Empress Joyce and honoring our ancestors with libations & praise.
HEADLINING on the Mobile Shell stage at 6p, Douglass' own UTURN BAND featuring Bobby Wayne, Kenny J., Chris McDaniels, & Gary Taylor will take us home with smooth R&B, jazz, & blues!
We are expecting HUGE crowds for this headliner so make sure to invite your family, friends, neighbors, coworkers, classmates, EVERYBODY!
We are SURE to have a great time!
There will be plenty of merch vendors, artists vendors, food vendors, and more! And unlike any other festival in Memphis you are free to bring your grills. The entire weekend is sure to be fun, fabulous, and festive!
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We encourage you to come prepared with your tent, tables, chairs, water, grills, blankets, camping/hiking gear/shoes, wear lightweight protective clothing, sunscreen, sun hats & bonnets that protect from the sun, all the things that will keep you festive in the June heat! and most of all STAY HYDRATED!
Please remember that there is no running water or electricity in Douglass Park so be prepared! There will be portable potties available. You are free to bring a generator but it must be staged AWAY from the public if it runs on gas. We recommend that you bring a portable power station to keep your phones & fans charged and a mobile hotspot to keep your social media sociable!
SEE YOU THERE!