Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and is dedicated to African Americans and their culture. This year marks the first official observance of Juneteenth as both a national and County paid holiday.
Here are some events in Montgomery County you can attend to celebrate this important holiday!
Freedom at the Rock
June 15 | 12pm – 10pm
BlackRock Center for the Arts
12901 Town Commons Drive, Germantown, MD
Celebrate Juneteenth with the City of Rockville and Montgomery County at a special event featuring live music, food, art, films, and awards. This is a free family-friendly event, and all are encouraged to “share the event” on their social media pages.
This festival includes:
Exhibits and Vendors | 12pm – 5pm
Stop by the exhibit area on the lawn for free resources and information provided by the County and City departments, partners and friends. Also, visit vendors that will be selling everything from artwork to jewelry.
Fun- N-Games | 12pm – 5pm
Have fun challenging your friends, family and neighbors at the giant World of Sports and Basketball Connect Four.
Artisans Market | All Day
Stop by the exhibit area on the lawn to visit vendors selling everything from artwork to jewelry, candles to cookies!
BlackRock Concessions | All Day
Head over to the BlackRock Concessions Stand and bear the heat with a cold glass of lemonade, a chilled beer, some freshly popped popcorn, and more!
Jessica Valoris Exhibition Workshops | All Day
Join Jessica at our Juneteenth Festival in our Kay Gallery for storytelling circles, games, workshops, conversations, ceremonies, and more.
Music at the Pavilion | All Day
Bring Your Own Chair (BYOC) and enjoy the sounds of Soul, Jazz, and Caribbean music!
Josiah Henson Birthday Party Celebration
June 15 | 10am – 4pm
Josiah Henson Museum & Park
Celebrate the life of Reverend Josiah Henson and Juneteenth at the Josiah Henson Museum with free museum admission, hands on activities, refreshments, and more. Learn about the life and challenges of Henson, enslavement in Maryland, and the ongoing struggles of racial equality and justice.
History Happy Hour: Juneteenth
June 21 | 6:30 pm
Sandy Spring Museum
17901 Bentley Rd, Sandy Spring, MD
Celebrate Juneteenth with a History Happy Hour to learn about the holiday and how it came to fruition through Abraham Lincoln and the Emancipation Proclamation.
Kensington’s 3rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration
June 15 | 12pm – 4pm
St. Paul Park
10564 St. Paul St, Kensington, MD
Kensington’s Juneteenth Celebration, a family friendly event with activities for all ages, will bring together a multiracial coalition of organizers, historians, re-enactors, civic and faith leaders, local and Black-owned businesses, musicians, and supporters to proudly mark Juneteenth.
Juneteenth Weekend at Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park
Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park
16501 Norwood Road, Sandy Spring, MD
Celebrate Juneteenth at Woodlawn Manor, on Wednesday, June 19. Enjoy free museum admission, explore the Before She Was Harriet StoryWalk®, pick up a children’s take-home activity, and take a hike along the Underground Railroad Experience Trail.Â
