Juneteenth in South Carolina 2026
39 celebrations across 2 cities.
Juneteenth 2026 across South Carolina brings together 39 confirmed celebrations in 2 cities — from major-market festivals and parades to neighborhood block parties, faith-based gatherings, and free community concerts. Featured statewide events include Columbia Juneteenth Freedom Festival - Downtown Celebration, 5th Annual Juneteenth Family Fest Charleston, City of Spartanburg Juneteenth Celebration Festival. Most South Carolina Juneteenth events fall on or near Friday, June 19, 2026, with the largest celebrations spanning the weekend of June 19–21. Browse every approved event below, or jump straight to a city.
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All South Carolina Juneteenth Events
Columbia Juneteenth Freedom Festival - Downtown Celebration
Columbia, SC • Jun 19, 2026
Flagship city event featuring live music, food trucks, vendors, and cultural performances celebrating African American heritage.
5th Annual Juneteenth Family Fest Charleston
North Charleston, SC • Jun 20, 2026
Day-long Juneteenth celebration featuring live performances, Black art displays, kids' games, cultural food, non-profit and community vendors, HBCU showcases, and a grand fireworks finale. Doors 2 p.m., festivities 3-10 p.m.
City of Spartanburg Juneteenth Celebration Festival
Spartanburg, SC • Jun 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.
Revelations: The Art of Leo Twiggs - Opening Reception
Florence, SC • Jun 11, 2026
The Florence County Museum opens 'Revelations: The Art of Leo Twiggs' with a free public reception from 5 to 7 p.m. on June 11, kicking off a Juneteenth-week exhibition celebrating one of South Carolina's most influential African American artists. Twiggs, a pioneering batik painter and longtime South Carolina State University professor, is known for evocative works exploring Southern Black history, the Confederate flag, family memory, and the Orangeburg Massacre. The opening reception includes light refreshments, gallery talks, and an opportunity to meet curators. A free docent-led Second Sunday Tour of the exhibition follows on June 14 at 2:15 p.m.
Juneteenth Campfire, Conversation & Sleepover with Joe McGill
Hilton Head, SC • Jun 11, 2026
Joe McGill of The Slave Dwelling Project leads storytelling about 1776 Lowcountry life as part of America 250 commemoration. Includes family-style Gullah dinner; optional primitive camping ($25/tent).
Juneteenth Community Drum Circle
Hilton Head, SC • Jun 12, 2026
Traditional libation ceremony and community drum circle with food vendors on site. Open to all ages; no registration needed.
Juneteenth Children's Drum Camp
Hilton Head, SC • Jun 12, 2026
Hands-on drum instruction for children followed by a park parade. Parent/guardian attendance required; pre-registrants by June 5 receive keepsakes.
Lowcountry Juneteenth Week Kickoff Charleston 2026
Charleston, SC • Jun 13, 2026
Lowcountry Juneteenth Week kicks off Saturday, June 13, 2026 in Charleston with a week of education and entertainment honoring the African American experience in the South Carolina coastal region. The celebration spans Gullah Geechee history, music, food, and culture, culminating in a large-scale festival on June 19 with live performances, food trucks, and more.
Florence County Museum Family Day: Shadows & Silhouettes
Florence, SC • Jun 13, 2026
The Florence County Museum's June Family Day, held during Juneteenth week, invites families to explore the art and science of light, shadow, and silhouette. The free, drop-in program runs 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. and includes hands-on craft stations where children create their own silhouettes, gallery activities tied to the museum's current exhibitions, and conversation starters about portraiture's role in preserving African American history and identity. Family Day complements the museum's June exhibition 'Revelations: The Art of Leo Twiggs,' celebrating the work of the celebrated African American artist whose batik paintings explore Southern Black life, memory, and resilience.
12th Annual Juneteenth Celebration Main Festival (headliner Stokley)
Hilton Head, SC • Jun 13, 2026
Signature festival headlined by GRAMMY-nominated vocalist Stokley. Live music, Gullah cuisine, artisan vendors, dance contests, karaoke, and youth performances.
Juneteenth Wofford Art Exhibit
Spartanburg, SC • Jun 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 • Jun 19, 2026
Outdoor block party on S. Daniel Morgan Avenue hosted by the City of Spartanburg to commemorate Juneteenth. 6-10 p.m.
Juneteenth at the South Carolina State Museum
Columbia, SC • Jun 19, 2026
Family-friendly museum day with exhibits, storytelling, art workshops, and special panels on the legacy of Juneteenth.
Columbia Juneteenth Parade & Family Day
Columbia, SC • Jun 19, 2026
Community parade followed by a family fun day with games, food, and youth performances.
Columbia Museum of Art Juneteenth Free Day 2026
Columbia, SC • Jun 19, 2026
The Columbia Museum of Art offers free admission Friday, June 19, 10 AM to 8 PM, with featured exhibitions including 'Sam Gilliam: Printmaker' and 'Let's Have a Talk: Black Artists from the CMA Collection.' Guided gallery tours led by Dr. Nancy Tolson at 11 AM and 2 PM.
Lowcountry Juneteenth Week 2026 (J19 Week)
Charleston, SC • Jun 19, 2026
Lowcountry Juneteenth Week (J19 Week) is a week-long celebration of African American and Gullah culture in Charleston, featuring music, food, educational programs, community events, and family activities across multiple Lowcountry venues.
Myrtle Beach Juneteenth Celebration 2026
Myrtle Beach, SC • Jun 19, 2026
The City of Myrtle Beach and the Historic Myrtle Beach Colored School Cultural Arts Center host the city's annual Juneteenth Celebration. The free event features live music, kids' activities, a unity parade, food vendors, and educational programming on the legacy of the historic school. Anchored at the school site, the celebration honors the Grand Strand's Black heritage.
Juneteenth GVL Royal Gala 2026
Greenville, SC • Jun 19, 2026
The Juneteenth GVL Royal Gala kicks off the Juneteenth weekend in Greenville with an evening of elegance and culture. Early-bird pricing is $125 per person or $1,000 per table of ten. The gala raises funds for scholarships for local high school students and supports a dynamic week of educational and service-based events anchored by the Juneteenth GVL Mega Fest. Attendees enjoy dinner, awards, live entertainment, and keynote remarks from civic leaders.
Juneteenth Rock Hill Friday Kickoff 2026
Rock Hill, SC • Jun 19, 2026
Friday kickoff of Juneteenth Rock Hill, a multi-day celebration June 19-21, 2026 featuring live music, vendors, family activities, and community programming. Programming honors the legacy of African American freedom, civil rights, and culture in York County, where the Friendship Nine sit-ins helped advance the broader civil rights movement. The Friday opening features a community gathering and entertainment.
Myrtle Beach Juneteenth at Mary C. Canty Recreation Center 2026
Myrtle Beach, SC • Jun 19, 2026
The City of Myrtle Beach hosts its annual Juneteenth observance at the Mary C. Canty Recreation Center, named for the Booker T. Washington Neighborhood civic leader. The free community event features live entertainment, food, kids activities, and educational programming about the history and significance of Juneteenth. Programming highlights the Booker T. Washington and Carver Street neighborhoods, the historic heart of Black Myrtle Beach.
Juneteenth Community Celebration at Historic Penn Center
Beaufort, SC • Jun 19, 2026
Free Juneteenth community celebration at one of the nation's most significant African American and Gullah Geechee cultural sites. Features live music, free food, family activities, and historical programming honoring emancipation.
Mitchelville Juneteenth Freedom 5K
Hilton Head, SC • Jun 19, 2026
Annual Juneteenth Freedom 5K with packet pick-up 8:00-8:45 AM, race start 9:00 AM. Includes commemorative t-shirt and finisher's medal.
3rd Annual Juneteenth Unity Parade
Beaufort, SC • Jun 19, 2026
Beaufort's third annual Juneteenth Unity Parade kicks off at 10 a.m. along the downtown parade route, bringing together community groups, civic organizations, and residents to commemorate emancipation.
Rock Hill Juneteenth Celebration 2026
Rock Hill, SC • Jun 20, 2026
Juneteenth Rock Hill anchors the city's celebration with three days of programming June 19-21, 2026. The weekend includes a flag-raising and opening ceremony, a community festival day with live music, vendors, food trucks, and kids' activities, plus a closing service and unity walk. Free and open to all York County residents and visitors.
Spartanburg Juneteenth Celebration 2026
Spartanburg, SC • Jun 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.
Spartanburg Juneteenth Vendor Marketplace 2026
Spartanburg, SC • Jun 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 Festival 2026
Spartanburg, SC • Jun 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.
Greenville Reggae Block Party Juneteenth Edition 2026
Greenville, SC • Jun 20, 2026
The 2026 Greenville Reggae Block Party Juneteenth Edition takes place Saturday, June 20, 2026 at Crescent One. Billed as the premier cultural celebration of Caribbean music, food, and art in the Upstate, the event features reggae and Afrobeats DJs and live acts, Caribbean food vendors, and a vibrant marketplace. The block party intentionally connects African American Juneteenth observance with the Caribbean diaspora's cultural traditions.
South Carolina Juneteenth Freedom Fest & Parade 2026
Columbia, SC • Jun 20, 2026
The South Carolina Juneteenth Freedom Fest features a parade and festival celebrating emancipation across the Midlands. Programming includes a downtown parade, live entertainment stages, soul food vendors, a Black-owned business marketplace, and educational activities for all ages. The event draws attendees from across the state and is free for the public.
10th Annual Juneteenth Celebration Finlay Park Columbia 2026
Columbia, SC • Jun 20, 2026
10th Annual South Carolina Juneteenth Freedom Fest at Finlay Park. Saturday, June 20, 2026, 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (the organizer time; ignore conflicting times on the Finlay Park venue page). Live performances, local vendors, family activities, food, and community. Free admission.
Juneteenth Rock Hill Saturday Festival 2026
Rock Hill, SC • Jun 20, 2026
Saturday is the festival centerpiece of Juneteenth Rock Hill 2026, with live music on the main stage, a vendor market featuring Black-owned businesses, food trucks, kid zones, and community speakers. The free outdoor celebration anchors York County's Juneteenth observance and is the largest of the three-day Juneteenth Rock Hill program from June 19-21, 2026.
Juneteenth Bingo at Epic Event Center
Florence, SC • Jun 20, 2026
Celebrate Juneteenth with a high-energy themed bingo night at Florence's Epic Event Center. The 8 p.m. event combines classic bingo with music, prizes, a cash bar, and a Juneteenth-themed atmosphere honoring African American culture and the freedom holiday. Attendees are encouraged to dress in red, black, and green or other festive attire. Bingo cards are included with admission, and additional cards may be purchased on-site. The evening is hosted by a local emcee and is geared toward adult attendees looking for a social, after-dark complement to daytime Juneteenth festivities around the Pee Dee.
5th Annual Juneteenth Family Fest at Riverfront Park — North Charleston
North Charleston, SC • Jun 20, 2026
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.
Aiken Juneteenth 2026 Celebration
Aiken, SC • Jun 20, 2026
The City of Aiken hosts its 2026 Juneteenth Celebration in downtown Aiken with culture, community and programming honoring the holiday. The South Carolina celebration features music, vendors and family-friendly activities anchored by the city government.
5th Annual Juneteenth Family Fest Charleston
Charleston, SC • Jun 20, 2026
Day-long family celebration featuring live performances, Black art, kids games, cultural food, vendors, and a fireworks finale.
North Myrtle Beach Juneteenth Celebration 2026
Myrtle Beach, SC • Jun 20, 2026
North Myrtle Beach hosts a Juneteenth celebration featuring live music, food vendors, and family programming, complementing the larger City of Myrtle Beach observance and broader Grand Strand Juneteenth network. The free outdoor festival highlights local Black-owned businesses, civic organizations, and cultural performers and is open to all ages. Eventbrite listings annually carry the Grand Strand Juneteenth roster, with North Myrtle Beach as a recurring host.
Juneteenth GVL Mega Fest 2026
Greenville, SC • Jun 20, 2026
Juneteenth GVL Mega Fest is South Carolina's largest Juneteenth celebration, drawing thousands to downtown Greenville for live music, a vendor marketplace, food trucks, family activities, and headlining performances. The 2026 event continues a tradition of recognizing the Upstate's Black community with a multi-stage festival and parade.
Living Legacies: A Juneteenth Celebration at Magnolia Plantation 2026
Charleston, SC • Jun 21, 2026
Magnolia Plantation & Gardens hosts Living Legacies: A Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 21, 10 AM to 4 PM, in partnership with Inalienable Rights, the Living History arm of The Slave Dwelling Project. The family-friendly program centers the lives of the enslaved people who lived and labored at Magnolia.
South Carolina Juneteenth Freedom Fest Parade & Block Party 2026
Columbia, SC • Jun 21, 2026
The South Carolina Juneteenth Freedom Fest closes its weeklong celebration with a parade and block party on Saturday, June 21, at the corner of Sumter and Gervais Streets in downtown Columbia. The festival offers free family activities, kids' areas, games, live music and DJ performances, food trucks, and shopping with local vendors and exhibitors. The week's lead-up includes panels, workshops, and community events.
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