5th Annual Juneteenth Family Fest at Riverfront Park — North Charleston
About This Event
The 5th Annual Juneteenth Family Fest fills Riverfront Park in North Charleston on Saturday, June 20, 2026 with live performances, art, games, food vendors and a fireworks show to close the night. Tickets start at $15 for adults and $5 for kids 17 and under, making it one of the Lowcountry's largest ticketed Juneteenth events.
📅 When
June 20, 2026
📍 Where
Riverfront Park, 1001 Everglades Dr, North Charleston, SC 29405
North Charleston, SC
💵 Price
$15 / $5 kids
👤 Organizer
Juneteenth Family Fest Charleston
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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 North Charleston
North Charleston, SC 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 SC
- Columbia Juneteenth Freedom Festival - Downtown CelebrationColumbia, SC · June 2026 (TBD)
- Lowcountry Juneteenth Week Kickoff Charleston 2026Charleston, SC · June 13, 2026
- Columbia Museum of Art Juneteenth Free Day 2026Columbia, SC · June 19, 2026
- Lowcountry Juneteenth Week 2026 (J19 Week)Charleston, SC · June 19, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- When is 5th Annual Juneteenth Family Fest at Riverfront Park — North Charleston?
- June 20, 2026. Confirm exact start times with the organizer (Juneteenth Family Fest Charleston) before traveling.
- Where is 5th Annual Juneteenth Family Fest at Riverfront Park — North Charleston held?
- Riverfront Park, 1001 Everglades Dr, North Charleston, SC 29405, North Charleston, SC. Check the event website for parking and accessibility details.
- How much does this event cost?
- Listed price: $15 / $5 kids. Pricing for individual activities, vendors, and food may vary. Check the event website for current ticket details.
- 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.