6th Annual Southern Colorado Juneteenth Festival 2026
About This Event
The 6th Annual Southern Colorado Juneteenth Festival relocates to the Norris Penrose Indoor Event Center on June 20-21, 2026. The free celebration features renowned national artists, local step show, car shows, fashion show, food, art, and family fun. The new indoor venue ensures festivities proceed regardless of weather, accommodates large crowds, and provides ample parking and transit access.
📅 When
June 20, 2026
📍 Where
Norris Penrose Indoor Event Center, 1045 Lower Gold Camp Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80905
Colorado Springs, CO
💵 Price
Free
👤 Organizer
One Body Entertainment / Southern Colorado Juneteenth Festival
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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 Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO 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.
Other Juneteenth events in CO
- Juneteenth Music Festival - Five PointsDenver, CO · June 2026 (TBD)
- City of Boulder Juneteenth Flag Raising 2026Boulder, CO · June 19, 2026
- Museum of Boulder Juneteenth Liberation Day Celebration 2026Boulder, CO · June 19, 2026
- Pueblo: Proclaiming Colorado's Black History Exhibition Juneteenth Closing 2026Pueblo, CO · June 19, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- When is 6th Annual Southern Colorado Juneteenth Festival 2026?
- June 20, 2026. Confirm exact start times with the organizer (One Body Entertainment / Southern Colorado Juneteenth Festival) before traveling.
- Where is 6th Annual Southern Colorado Juneteenth Festival 2026 held?
- Norris Penrose Indoor Event Center, 1045 Lower Gold Camp Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80905, Colorado Springs, CO. 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.