Juneteenth Events around Dayton

Events around Dayton commemorating Juneteenth, the federal holiday celebrating the end of slavery, and the day in our history when we all truly became free—June 19, 1865.

Juneteenth in Dayton

Threads of History: Quilts by Carolyn Mazloomi

Threads of History: Quilts by Carolyn Mazloomi

Friday, June 12 2026

Threads of History: Quilts by Carolyn Mazloomi is a landmark solo exhibition by award-winning artist, historian, and curator Dr. Carolyn Mazloomi.

Juneteenth Dance Party and Wine Tasting

Juneteenth Dance Party and Wine Tasting

Friday, June 19 2026

Celebrate Juneteenth in Yellow Springs! A funky night of soul music, retro 45's and vinyl with DJ Radio Basim hot of Friday nights Behind the Groove. Enjoy a curated sampling of delicious reds and joyous whites while grooving

Juneteenth: Commemoration, Celebration, and Concert ft. Brownstone w/Live Band

Juneteenth: Commemoration, Celebration, and Concert ft. Brownstone w/Live Band

Friday, June 19 2026

The 6th Annual Juneteenth Commemoration, Celebration, and Concert returns to Levitt Pavilion Dayton on Friday, June 19, from 4:45 PM to 9 PM with this year’s theme: Legacy of Freedom III.

Dayton Black Rodeo

Dayton Black Rodeo

Saturday, June 20 2026

Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Dayton Black Rodeo Join us for Dayton's First Black Rodeo event this Juneteenth!

Juneteenth Music Festival

Juneteenth Music Festival

Saturday, June 20 2026

The City of Huber Heights’ Culture and Diversity Citizen Action Commission is excited to host the 5th Annual Juneteenth Music Festival at the Eichelberger Amphitheater on Saturday, June 20, from 4-9 p.m.

Springboro Juneteenth Jubilee

Springboro Juneteenth Jubilee

Saturday, June 20 2026

Experience Juneteenth like never before in Springboro! With activities for all ages, there's something for everyone to enjoy: live music, local food trucks, vendors, Underground Railroad tours, and more.

Troy's Juneteenth Walk & Celebration

Troy's Juneteenth Walk & Celebration

Saturday, June 20 2026

Join us for our Annual Juneteenth Celebratory Walk and Cookout. Bring your family, lawn chairs, dancing shoes, & appetite!

A Dunbar Juneteenth

A Dunbar Juneteenth

Friday, June 26 2026

Experience the powerful legacy of Paul Laurence Dunbar at A Dunbar Juneteenth, presented by The Love of Dunbar Collective

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