SWLA Juneteenth Music Festival and Stone Soul Picnic
About This Event
Outdoor concert with many educational, food, merchandise, vendors. This event is free to the public, it is family friendly. This event brings over 3000 attendees from across Louisiana and neighboring states.
📅 When
- Jun 20, 2026: 3:00 PM
📍 Where
PARC International 200 Garfield St. Lafayette, LA
Lafayette, LA
💵 Price
Free
👤 Organizer
Marja Broussard, 1st Vice President, SWLA Juneteenth Committee
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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 Lafayette
Lafayette, LA 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 9 additional Juneteenth events in Lafayette.
Other Juneteenth events in Lafayette
Frequently asked questions
- When is SWLA Juneteenth Music Festival and Stone Soul Picnic?
- Jun 20, 2026. Confirm exact start times with the organizer (Marja Broussard, 1st Vice President, SWLA Juneteenth Committee) before traveling.
- Where is SWLA Juneteenth Music Festival and Stone Soul Picnic held?
- PARC International 200 Garfield St. Lafayette, LA, Lafayette, LA. 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.