Celebrate Freedom, Resilience, and Community at Our Juneteenth Festival!
Mark your calendars for the BIGGEST event of the year! Join us on Saturday, June 15th, 2024, from 11 AM to 7 PM at Pear Blossom Park, Medford, OR for a day filled with joy, unity, and celebration.
Location: Pear Blossom Park, 312 E. 4th Street, Medford, OR
This year, we’re embracing the theme of RESILIENCE at our Juneteenth Celebration—honoring the enduring spirit and cultural richness of the Black community. It’s a day to celebrate freedom and achievements while encouraging continuous self-development and respect for all cultures.
What to Expect:
LIVE entertainment including bands, professional African drummers and dancers, and youth performers
Insightful talks from our keynote speaker, Carl Thomas, Executive Director of Project Youth Plus
Special award recognition celebrating the remarkable resilience of Brett Hollins
Tasty delights from local food trucks and vendors
A vibrant marketplace of community organizations and other vendors
Fun-filled Kids Zone with games, face painting, a magician, and more!
Capture memories at our photo booth
Special Features:
DJ sets to keep you grooving all day
MC Kym McKandes will guide us through the festivities
Official Juneteenth city proclamation reading by a local official
Local artists taking the stage, managed by our music partner RockFairy
Proudly sponsored by @allcarehealth & Jackson County’s Continuum of Care (COC), along with many other supportive partners.
Join us as we honor our history and embrace the future—because Juneteenth isn’t just a festival, it’s a declaration of freedom that belongs to us all.
Let’s come together to support, learn, and celebrate. Bring your friends, family, and neighbors—everyone is invited to be part of this historic celebration of freedom and resilience.
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