Juneteenth Festival

For Twenty Years, the Juneteenth Festival has been an arena to educate and
promote cultural enlightenment and diversity to the residents of the Eastern Shore of
Virginia. Juneteenth is the oldest known festival to celebrate the end of slavery. This
year’s event will be held on Saturday, June 15 th , 2019 at the Exmore Town Park
Exmore, Virginia from 12 Noon to 4:00 PM. Registration for the “Walk for Good
Health” hosted by the Community Unity Day Coalition and Sickle Cell Association
will begin at 10:00 am. This is a Family Fun Day Event. On Sunday, June 16, 2019
at 3:00 P.M to 5:00 PM Gospel Extravaganza “Tribute to Fathers” Admission is
Free and Open to the Public. No Alcohol is permitted.
The Eastern Shore’s Annual Juneteenth Festival celebrates African-American
freedom, encourages strong family structure, and emphasizes the importance of the deep
belief in liberty and equality for every citizen. It is important for the community to be
informed about the historical significance of the Eastern Shore as it relates to slavery.
This year’s Juneteenth Festival will be combined with a health fair to encourage
and educate Eastern Shore residents on healthy living practices. Co-sponsored by Eastern
Shore Community Service Net Work Inc.; Northampton NAACP Health Committee,
Bethel Baptist Church Health Committee and Northampton Medical Services Foundation.
We invite Historical Displays, Exhibitors, Youth Activities, Informational booths about
non-profit
Organizations, Greek Fraternity/Sorority, Inc., Agencies, businesses and vendors. The
celebration will begin with the reading of the Emancipation Proclamation, Gospel
performances, Poetic reflection, Music, Games/Contest, Food and much more.
Vendor spaces are available. For more information on the festival activities or
becoming a vendor, please contact Jane Cabarrus at (757) 442-2139 cell- (804) 513-0532
or Barbara Boggs for informational booth at 757-678-2137.