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9th Annual Juneteenth Augusta Festival 2026

📍 308 Hale Street, Augusta, GA 30901•📅 June 19, 2026

About This Event

The 9th Annual Juneteenth Augusta Festival is packed with live performances, vendors, food trucks, and community celebration, held June 19, 2026 from 12:00-9:30 PM at 308 Hale Street. The free festival has become Augusta's anchor Juneteenth event, drawing crowds from across the CSRA for music, family activities, and a Black-owned business marketplace.

📅 When

June 19, 2026

📍 Where

308 Hale Street, Augusta, GA 30901

Augusta, GA

💵 Price

Free

👤 Organizer

Juneteenth Augusta

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What to expect at a Juneteenth festival

Juneteenth festivals are the heart of the holiday — multi-hour, family-friendly, and densely programmed. Expect a main stage with rotating performances, vendor rows featuring Black-owned businesses, food trucks heavy on barbecue and Southern cuisine, kids’ zones with face painting and bounce houses, history exhibits or living-history performers, and community resource booths. Plan to spend two to four hours if you want to see the lineup; longer if you’re bringing children. Entry is free at most festivals, but tipping vendors and supporting local businesses is part of the day.

About Juneteenth in Augusta

Augusta, GA marks Juneteenth alongside hundreds of other US cities, with celebrations rooted in local Black history and shaped by the people, churches, and community organizations that have sustained the day for generations. Whether you’re attending your first Juneteenth or your fortieth, the goal is the same: gather, remember, and celebrate freedom together. Our directory currently lists 10 additional Juneteenth events in Augusta.

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Frequently asked questions

When is 9th Annual Juneteenth Augusta Festival 2026?
June 19, 2026. Confirm exact start times with the organizer (Juneteenth Augusta) before traveling.
Where is 9th Annual Juneteenth Augusta Festival 2026 held?
308 Hale Street, Augusta, GA 30901, Augusta, GA. Check the event website for parking and accessibility details.
Is this event free to attend?
Yes. This Juneteenth event is free and open to the public. Some sub-events (food, vendor purchases, optional workshops) may have separate costs.
What should I bring?
Plan for outdoor weather. Bring sunscreen, water, comfortable shoes, a hat or umbrella, cash for vendors (some are cash-only), and a portable phone charger. If chairs aren’t provided, a foldable seat or blanket is useful.
Is the event family-friendly?
Most Juneteenth celebrations welcome all ages. Family-specific programming varies by event — many include kids’ zones, face painting, and family activities. Strollers are usually welcome at outdoor venues.