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39th Annual Berkeley Juneteenth Festival 2026

📍 Alcatraz Ave & Adeline St, Berkeley, CA 94703•📅 June 21, 2026

About This Event

The 39th Annual Berkeley Juneteenth Festival takes place Sunday, June 21, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Alcatraz at Adeline in South Berkeley, steps from Ashby BART. The Father's Day celebration features 100+ vendors, two live stages, a Kid Zone, food, music, and Black culture and history programming. Produced since 1986 by the Berkeley Juneteenth Association.

📅 When

June 21, 2026

📍 Where

Alcatraz Ave & Adeline St, Berkeley, CA 94703

Berkeley, CA

💵 Price

Free

👤 Organizer

Berkeley Juneteenth Association, Inc.

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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 Berkeley

Berkeley, CA 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.

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Frequently asked questions

When is 39th Annual Berkeley Juneteenth Festival 2026?
June 21, 2026. Confirm exact start times with the organizer (Berkeley Juneteenth Association, Inc.) before traveling.
Where is 39th Annual Berkeley Juneteenth Festival 2026 held?
Alcatraz Ave & Adeline St, Berkeley, CA 94703, Berkeley, CA. 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.