Rialto Juneteenth Jam 2026
About This Event
Juneteenth celebration with market, movies, food, music, and basketball. Family-oriented entertainment, games, resources, and community. Includes car show, Miss Juneteenth competition, women's 3v3 basketball, hair show, and cook-off. Located in Rialto, adjacent to San Bernardino in the Inland Empire.
📅 When
Jun 19, 2026
📍 Where
Alec Fergusson Park, 2395 West Sunrise Drive, Rialto, CA 92377
San Bernardino, CA
💵 Price
Free (RSVP required)
👤 Organizer
Vickie Davis (City of Rialto)
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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 San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA 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 CA
- SF Juneteenth Freedom Celebration in the FillmoreSan Francisco, CA · June 13, 2026
- Juneteenth with Chance the Rapper at the Hollywood BowlLos Angeles, CA · June 19, 2026
- Cooper Family Foundation Juneteenth - Memorial ParkSan Diego, CA · June 2026 (TBD)
- Sacramento Juneteenth Festival - William Land ParkSacramento, CA · June 2026 (TBD)
Frequently asked questions
- When is Rialto Juneteenth Jam 2026?
- Jun 19, 2026. Confirm exact start times with the organizer (Vickie Davis (City of Rialto)) before traveling.
- Where is Rialto Juneteenth Jam 2026 held?
- Alec Fergusson Park, 2395 West Sunrise Drive, Rialto, CA 92377, San Bernardino, CA. 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.