Juneteenth On The Ave

06/19/2025

There will be no shortage things to do at Juneteenth on the Ave. It's more than a celebration. it’s a full-on village experience!

From the Vendor Marketplace to the Community Experiences and Wellness Resources, we’re showcasing the creativity, brilliance, and heart of our people. Here’s what you can expect:

🌟 Immersive Experiences
Skate with Stride Nation, paint at the Urban Art Space, vibe with live chess, storytelling, and the "When We Bloom" exhibit. From kids tents to murals to wellness, it’s Black joy on full display!

🛍️ Vendor Marketplace
Shop Black. Shop Local. From art and apparel to books and beauty—our vendors are bringing the heat and the hustle. Don’t forget to stop by and support these small businesses!

💚 Community & Wellness Row
We’ve got over 30 orgs offering wellness, resources, and ways to get involved—from pregnancy support to meditation, youth programs to voter education.

🎉 There’s something for everyone at .

🗓️ Saturday, June 21, 2025 starting at 12pm
📍 Mt. Vernon Ave, Columbus, OH
🔗 Full list + details at juneteenthontheave.com/vendor

06/16/2025

🎤🔥 The stage is set, and y'all know the vibes.

We’re bringing the best of Central Ohio to the Maymee Moore Stage and MPACC Boxpark with a powerful lineup of performers who embody Black joy, freedom, and culture.

Meet your Joy Stage Performers taking place at Maymee Moore Stage
Starlit Ways () | 1:00-2:00pm
Najoura () | 2:15-3:15pm
DeJai Washington () | 4:45-5:45pm
The Deal Breakers () | 6:00pm Closing us Out!!

We’ve got something for everybody. Soul, hip hop, spoken word, R&B, gospel, or genre-bending Black brilliance and more! Y'all know the vibe, it's fam!

Celebrate with us at in just a few days!

🗓️ Saturday, June 21, 2025
📍 Mt. Vernon Ave, Columbus, OH
🎶 Full line-up + times at juneteenthontheave.com

06/05/2025

Calling All Food Vendors! 🍽️🔥

Juneteenth on the Ave is back and we’re looking for food vendors ready to bring flavor to the celebration!

Join us Saturday, June 21, 2025 | 12PM–6PM on Mt. Vernon Ave as we celebrate Black freedom, joy, and community in the heart of Bronzeville. We’re curating a delicious lineup of food trucks, pop-ups, and mobile chefs who know how to serve up more than just a meal — we want soul, spice, and street food magic.

Whether you do BBQ, vegan plates, soul food, or sweet treats — if your food hits, we want you there.

✅ We provide:

One tent

One table

Two chairs

A crowd of hungry folks ready to support local and Black-owned food businesses

💸 Vendor fee: $100 (if selected)
📍 Apply now at: juneteenthontheave.com

Got questions? Hit us up at [email protected]

Come feed the village and be part of the celebration. 🍴✊🏾

05/09/2025

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05/09/2025

https://juneteenthontheave.com

Juneteenth is celebrated annually, usually on the 19th of June to mark the date when some of the last enslaved people in the Confederacy were notified of their freedom following the Civil War. Juneteenth on the Ave.™ is set to take place on Saturday, June 21, 2025 from 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm in the ...

05/08/2025

📣 It’s that time again, y’all! VENDOR APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN for ! 🖤❤️💚

Join us on Saturday, June 21, 2025 | 12PM–6PM for a day filled with community, art, culture, and commerce as we celebrate freedom and Black joy in the heart of Bronzeville!

We’re looking for food trucks, makers, entrepreneurs, artists, and vendors ready to bring the vibe and represent the culture.

Want to be part of the magic? Apply now at juneteenthontheave.com
🔗 Complete the interest form and we’ll be in touch.

💸 Selected vendors will pay a reservation fee and must agree to all vendor guidelines.

Have questions? We got answers — email us at [email protected].

Let’s make Juneteenth on the Ave unforgettable.

05/02/2025

It's that time again! Meet Us ON THE AVE! Save the Date June 21st, 2025 for Juneteenth on the Ave.™ is set to take place on Saturday, June 21, 2025 from 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm in the heart of Bronzeville Columbus with a the city-wide, family-friendly celebration and commemoration of Freedom. !

06/15/2024

is a labor of love made possible by many hands working together. We call these generous contributors our "investors," not because they seek profit, but because they invest in our community. The bag is necessary but their support, time, and resources are invaluable, and we are deeply grateful to everyone who shows up and helps fund these efforts. Thank you for being part of our village and making this Juneteenth on the ave. the best one yet!! See Yall in a few minutes!!

06/14/2024

What's a celebration without THE WORD! We wouldn't know what Juneteenth was without the griots. So we must keep the tradition going.

Join us ath the 🎧 MPACC BoxPark 🎧 Stage

Main DJ: Trav Dave () – Bringing the best vibes throughout the day!

✍🏾 Featured Poets & Wordsmiths ✍🏾

1 PM: Cynthia Amoah & Shameaca Moore
3 PM: Matthias Jackson & Ajanaé Dawkins
5 PM: Tasha Lomo

Join us for a celebration filled with music, poetry, and community spirit! 🎶✨

🗓️ Date: June 15th
📍 Location: Maymee Moore Park Stage & MPACC BoxPark

Let’s make this Juneteenth unforgettable! 🙌🏾💖