Festivals/Events

The 17th Annual Juneteenth Festival of the Carolinas

When: Thu., June 12, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. & 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri., June 13, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat., June 14, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sun., June 15, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 2014

The Juneteenth Festival is a celebration of not only freedom for enslaved Blacks in America, but freedom of all people that have been enslaved throughout time. The festival offers a rich array of cultural traditions and diversity through food, arts and music, as well as a broad variety of tantalizing, ethnic foods, plus an even greater selection of vendors displaying unique arts, crafts and clothing from around the world. Enjoy fabulous R&B, Blues, Jazz, Reggae, Hip-Hop and many more soul-stirring sounds as music and dance groups perform throughout the weekend's festivities.

Price: Free