Hattiesburg Juneteenth Festival - Day Two
About This Event
Day two of the Hattiesburg Juneteenth Festival continues at Vernon Dahmer Park with a full day of family programming. The schedule features the big car show, ongoing softball, cornhole and pickleball tournaments, gospel and R&B sets on the main stage, and a kids zone with rides and pool access. Dozens of Black-owned food trucks and craft vendors line the park alongside community resource booths from local nonprofits. The park is named for slain voting rights leader Vernon Dahmer Sr., giving the celebration a direct tie to Mississippi's civil rights legacy. Bring chairs, sunscreen, and the whole family. Admission is free.
📅 When
Jun 20, 2026
📍 Where
Vernon Dahmer Park, 1000 Country Club Road, Hattiesburg, MS
Hattiesburg, MS
💵 Price
Free
👤 Organizer
Ray-E Foundation
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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 Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg, MS 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 1 additional Juneteenth event in Hattiesburg.
Other Juneteenth events in Hattiesburg
- Hattiesburg Juneteenth FestivalHattiesburg, MS · 2026-06-19
- Juneteenth Freedom Festival - Jackson, MSJackson, MS · June 2026 (TBD)
- Juneteenth Free Day at the Two Mississippi Museums 2026Jackson, MS · June 19, 2026
- Juneteenth Family Day at the Mississippi Civil Rights MuseumJackson, MS · June 2026 (TBD)
Frequently asked questions
- When is Hattiesburg Juneteenth Festival - Day Two?
- Jun 20, 2026. Confirm exact start times with the organizer (Ray-E Foundation) before traveling.
- Where is Hattiesburg Juneteenth Festival - Day Two held?
- Vernon Dahmer Park, 1000 Country Club Road, Hattiesburg, MS, Hattiesburg, MS. 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.