06/02/2026
Who’s joining us for Juneteenth?!
Celebrate Juneteenth in the heart of downtown Lexington at SoulTeenth Fest, SoulFeast Week’s FREE, family-friendly festival filled with music, culture, and community. Experience live performances from national and regional artists, cooking demos from top chefs, local vendors, art, crafts, and plenty of food and fun for all ages. It’s an unforgettable day built for the whole family and one of the biggest highlights of SoulFeast Week.
Honoring a Trailblazer: The R.C.O. Benjamin Marker Dedication
4pm at Gatton Park on the Town Branch
This year, SoulFeast Week is proud to team up with the Lexington Black Prosperity Initiative for the historic unveiling and dedication of the R.C.O. Benjamin marker.
Years in the making, this tribute was created in partnership with the Equal Justice Initiative and the Bluegrass Community Foundation to honor a man whose courage is deeply baked into the soil of Lexington. R.C.O. Benjamin was a brilliant lawyer, journalist, and activist who fought fiercely for the dignity of Black Americans. Tragically, in 1900, he was targeted and killed right here in our city for his efforts to register Black voters.
Given the challenges we see across America today, Benjamin’s mission is more timely than ever. His legacy is a powerful reminder that our vote is our voice.
Please join us at 4:00 PM on Saturday, June 20th during SoulTeenth Fest at Gatton Park for the official unveiling. The dedication will feature inspiring poetry, live performances, and a community celebration of his legacy.
