Spartanburg Juneteenth 2026
Discover Juneteenth 2026 celebrations in Spartanburg, SC.
Juneteenth 2026 Events in Spartanburg
Juneteenth 2026 in Spartanburg, South Carolina brings 6 confirmed celebrations — from parades and festivals to concerts, family programs, and community block parties. Featured events include City of Spartanburg Juneteenth Celebration Festival. Most Spartanburg Juneteenth events fall on or near June 19, with the largest celebrations spanning the weekend of June 19–21, 2026. Browse every approved event below to plan your weekend, find free festivals, and discover concerts, parades, and family-friendly activities near you. New listings are added throughout the spring as organizers confirm dates.
City of Spartanburg Juneteenth Celebration Festival
Spartanburg, SC • June 20, 2026
City-hosted Juneteenth festival celebrating the African-American experience since 1865 with food, fellowship, inspirational performances, vendors and family activities. 4-10 p.m.
Juneteenth Wofford Art Exhibit
Spartanburg, SC • June 15, 2026
Juneteenth art exhibit opening at Wofford College's Rosalind Sallenger Richardson Center for the Arts. 5:30-6:30 p.m.
City of Spartanburg Juneteenth Block Party
Spartanburg, SC • June 19, 2026
Outdoor block party on S. Daniel Morgan Avenue hosted by the City of Spartanburg to commemorate Juneteenth. 6-10 p.m.

Spartanburg Juneteenth Celebration Festival 2026
Spartanburg, SC • June 20, 2026
The Spartanburg Juneteenth Celebration Festival on June 20, 2026 features live music, food trucks, vendors, and family activities celebrating freedom and Black culture in the South Carolina Upstate. The free festival is hosted by the Spartanburg Juneteenth committee in partnership with the City of Spartanburg and draws community members from across the Upstate.

Spartanburg Juneteenth Vendor Marketplace 2026
Spartanburg, SC • June 20, 2026
The vendor marketplace at the Spartanburg Juneteenth Celebration showcases Black-owned businesses, artisans, and community organizations from the South Carolina Upstate. Shoppers browse handmade goods, sample food from local vendors, and connect with civic groups offering health, voter registration, and education resources. The marketplace runs alongside live music and family programming as part of the city's free June 20 celebration.
Spartanburg Juneteenth Celebration 2026
Spartanburg, SC • June 20, 2026
The City of Spartanburg's annual Juneteenth Celebration Festival returns Saturday, June 20, 2026 to downtown Spartanburg. The free family-friendly festival features live music, food vendors, a Black-owned business marketplace, kids' activities, and educational programming honoring Spartanburg's African American heritage and the broader history of emancipation.
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