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JUNE 20TH, 2026
1:00 PM - 10:00 PM
BROUGHT TO YOU IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
Join us for a free official Montgomery County Juneteenth Festival filled with joy and community presented in partnership with the Office of Human Rights!
Enjoy live concerts and performances, browse a bustling artisans market showcasing unique handmade goods, and savor delicious food from local vendors. The day will be packed with captivating performances and talks that celebrate the rich culture and history of Juneteenth. Bring your family and friends for an unforgettable day of music, creativity, and unity!
Free RideOn shuttle service will run continuously between Montgomery College Germantown Campus, Seneca Valley High School, and BlackRock Center for the Arts, from 11 AM–11 PM. Shuttles will arrive approximately every 30 minutes.
No tickets for entry needed.
To download the full schedule of events for the day, please click below!
THANK YOU TO OUR BLACKROCK JUNETEENTH SPONSORS!
PLAN YOUR DAY
Spend the day soaking in a myriad of artistic performances, shopping handmade goods from local vendors, grabbing a bite from food trucks, and celebrating Black joy, culture, history, resilience, and creativity with the community. Whether you stay for a few hours or dance with us all day long, we can’t wait to celebrate with you.
OUTDOOR STAGE
2:00 PM
BLACK HISTORY BAND
3:30 PM
BLACK ALLEY
5:15 PM
2ND WIND
6:30 PM
JUNKYARD BAND
8:30 PM
REMEMBERING FRANKIE BEVERLY
MAIN-STAGE
1:30 PM
ACT-SO SHOWCASE
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2:45 PM
MU NU CHAPTER OMEGA PSI PHI - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PANEL
4:15 PM
Black Coalition for Excellence in Education - TV Series Premiere
5:30 PM
BLACKBOY SMILE: A MEMOIR IN MOMENTS
Book Signing & Author Talk with D.WATKINS
8:30 PM
SOUL IN MOTION AFRICAN DANCE
BLACKBOX
2:00 PM
Breathing Out: Ruminations of a Millennial Black Woman
Book Signing and Author Talk- Whitney Parnell
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3:30 PM
Protecting Our Voice: Truth, Power, & Leadership
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF NEGRO WOMEN PANEL DISCUSSION
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5:30 PM
JAVON RUSTIN -
PowerNomics - A Poetry Showcase
Ft. Brittney Dubose
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6:45 PM
MICHAELA HARRISON
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8:30 PM
ROBERT PERSON - ROOTS & REVERANCE: NEGRO SPIRITUALS THAT SHAPED AMERICA
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2:00 PM
Breathing Out: Ruminations of a Millennial Black Woman
Book Signing and Author Talk- Whitney Parnell
3:30 PM
Protecting Our Voice: Truth, Power, & Leadership
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF NEGRO WOMEN PANEL DISCUSSION
5:30 PM
JAVON RUSTIN -
PowerNomics - A Poetry Showcase
Ft. Brittney Dubose
6:45 PM
MICHAELA HARRISON
8:30 PM
ROBERT PERSON - ROOTS & REVERANCE: NEGRO SPIRITUALS THAT SHAPED AMERICA
OTHER PROGRAMMING
MU NU CHAPTER OMEGA PSI PHI - Health & Wellness
In partnership with BlackRock Center for the Arts and the Black Physicians Healthcare Network, the Mu Nu Chapter Health & Wellness Team has developed a comprehensive wellness program centered on community health, care, and empowerment. Attendees will have access to free health and wellness activities, including an outdoor sickle cell blood donor registry drive, preventive health screenings, mental health discussions, cooking demonstrations, and other informative sessions. Click below to learn more about the health and wellness events being offered and securing your space for each health & wellness session.
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Brandon J. Donahue-Shipp
Come join the conversation, come be part of the art—just Come As You Are. Over the past two years, Baltimore-based artist Brandon J. Donahue-Shipp has been dreaming with the team at BlackRock Center for the Arts about what community-driven public art could look like. The next phase of this dream blooms on Juneteenth 2026 as Come As You Are, an exhibition and series of community collaborations lasting through the summer and culminating in our public art groundbreaking.
Join us for the demonstration at 3 PM in the Kay Gallery!
The Living Legend Awards
The public is invited to the award ceremony. The event is free to attend and will be held at BlackRock.
Food Trucks
Come hungry! We'll have a variety of food trucks that will cure your cravings.
Artisans Market
Stop by our exhibit area on the lawn to visit vendors selling everything from artwork to jewelry, candles to cookies!
BlackRock Concessions
Head over to the BlackRock Concessions Stand and beat the heat with a cold glass of lemonade, a chilled beer, some freshly popped popcorn, and more!
SUPPORT JUNETEENTH
As we prepare for our Juneteenth celebration, we’re reaching out to potential partners like you to help us bring this special day to life. Your sponsorship will directly support a vibrant day of reflection, joy, and education, all while placing your brand in front of a diverse and engaged audience.
$3000 - Jubilee Sponsor
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All Juneteenth event benefits at the previous tiers plus entry into BlackRock’s Annual Sponsorship Program, which includes year-round perks such as rental discounts, ongoing logo placement on sponsor materials, and promotion on digital signage
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Access for 4 to the Friends of BlackRock tent
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Special shoutouts on the Outdoor Stage throughout the day
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Logo printed on all printed & digital event materials
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Logo remains on Juneteenth page for whole year
$1000 - Legacy Sponsor
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Access for 2 to the Friends of BlackRock tent
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Special shoutouts on the Outdoor Stage throughout the day
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Logo printed on all printed & digital event materials
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Logo remains on Juneteenth page for whole year
$500 - Community Sponsor
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Logo printed on all printed & digital event materials
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Logo remains on Juneteenth page for whole year
*Sponsors are invited to apply for vendor participation with waived vending/tabling fees upon acceptance. Please note that all vendors are selected through a curated application process, and approval is not guaranteed.
We’d love to discuss how we can partner with you to make this celebration unforgettable. Please reach out to our Director of Development, Ebonee Price at eprice@blackrockcenter.org, to discuss a sponsorship level that aligns with your goals.
Photos courtesy of Third Act Images.
