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NewBo Juneteenth Festival 2026

Name: NewBo Juneteenth Festival 2026
Start: 2026-06-14
Location: NewBo City Market, 1100 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

📍 NewBo City Market, 1100 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401•📅 June 14, 2026

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About This Event

NewBo City Market hosts a Juneteenth Festival from 11 AM to 5 PM on Saturday, June 14, 2026. The free, family-friendly celebration features live music and performances, local nonprofit and Black-owned business booths, food and merchandise vendors, and family-friendly activities throughout the historic market space in the NewBo District. The festival is one of Cedar Rapids' featured summer events and brings together community organizations to commemorate Juneteenth with culture, education, and entertainment.

📅 When

June 14, 2026

📍 Where

NewBo City Market, 1100 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

Cedar Rapids, IA

💵 Price

Free

👤 Organizer

NewBo City Market

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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 Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids, IA 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 2 additional Juneteenth events in Cedar Rapids.

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Frequently asked questions

When is NewBo Juneteenth Festival 2026?: June 14, 2026. Confirm exact start times with the organizer (NewBo City Market) before traveling.
Where is NewBo Juneteenth Festival 2026 held?: NewBo City Market, 1100 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, Cedar Rapids, IA. 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.