10th Annual Juneteenth Augusta Festival
About This Event
Band of Brothers Augusta and Cliffisms Sports Bar & Grill present the 10th Annual Juneteenth Augusta Festival, the city's largest Juneteenth event. Friday, June 19, 2026 from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Augusta Exchange Club Fairgrounds. Free and open to the public, featuring exhibits, soulful speakers, health and wellness checks, musical and spoken-word performances, kids' entertainment, and dozens of CSRA vendors. The 2025 edition headlined Goodie Mob and the RED Sample Band.
📅 When
June 19, 2026
📍 Where
Augusta Exchange Club Fairgrounds, 308 Hale St, Augusta, GA 30901
Augusta, GA
💵 Price
Free
👤 Organizer
Band of Brothers 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.
Other Juneteenth events in Augusta
- Juneteenth Mega Festival — Celebrating Freedom & Southern SoulAugusta, GA · June 18, 2026
- 9th Annual Juneteenth Augusta FestivalAugusta, GA · June 19, 2026
- Juneteenth Celebration at Augusta Exchange Club FairgroundsAugusta, GA · June 19, 2026
- Aiken Carolina Day Celebration at the Center for African American HistoryAugusta, GA · June 19, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- When is 10th Annual Juneteenth Augusta Festival?
- June 19, 2026. Confirm exact start times with the organizer (Band of Brothers Augusta) before traveling.
- Where is 10th Annual Juneteenth Augusta Festival held?
- Augusta Exchange Club Fairgrounds, 308 Hale St, 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.