Austin Juneteenth Events | Image Credit: George Washington Carver Museum FB Page
Juneteenth is the celebration of the anniversary of June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers landed in Galveston to officially tell slaves in Texas that they were free. Juneteenth will soon be an official federal holiday, so there’s more reason than ever to celebrate. We’ve put together a list of fun Juneteenth events in Houston for you to choose from.
Austin Juneteenth Events 2022 – Friday, June 17, 2022
1. Bastrop Juneteenth Celebration Annual Recognition Dinner and Dance
Image Credit: Bastrop Juneteenth Celebration FB Page
When: Friday, June 17 at 6 pm
Where: 1408 Chestnut St, Bastrop, TX 78602
How Much: not stated
Austin Juneteenth Events 2022 – Saturday, June 18
2. Juneteenth Celebration at Buda Amphitheater & City Park
A Community event happening in the City Park Pavilion. Bring 2 non-perishable items to help fill the Hays County Food Bank Food Truck. Family-Friendly Fun | Music | Food Trucks | Vendors
When: 10:00 am 2:00 pm
Where: 204 San Antonio Street, Buda, TX, 78610
How Much: not stated
3. Juneteenth Festival Round Rock
The Voice Inc. (non-profit organization) and the City of Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department are joining forces again for the 14th annual FREE Round Rock Round Rock Juneteenth Festival at the Lakeview Pavilion and festival area in Old Settlers Park. The event is FREE for the entire family. Parking is just $5 cash and all proceeds help to produce the event annually.
When: 4:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Where: 301 West Bagdad, Suite 250
How Much: Free
4. Poetry in Motion Celebrates Juneteenth
CALLING ALL POETS, MUSICIANS, AND STORYTELLERS! (ages 15 to adult) Join us for the latest installment of Poetry in Motion, from 1:30 to 3 p.m., Saturday, June 18, Round Rock Public Library, Meeting Room A. Come share your work at our community and family-friendly event!
When: 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Where: 216 E. Main St. Round Rock, TX78664
How Much: not stated
5. Soul Food Truck Fest
Image Credit: Soul Food Truck Fest FB Page
When: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Where: 900 Chicon St Austin, TX 78702
How Much: not stated
Austin Juneteenth Events 2022 – Sunday, June 19
6. Stay Black & Live: Juneteenth Weekend Festival
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When: 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: 1165 Angelina St. Austin, TX 78702
How Much: not stated
7. A Pflugerville Juneteenth – Pfamily Reunion 2022
Come join us for Pflugerville 2nd annual Juneteenth! This year’s theme is Pfamily Reunion.
When: 12 pm – 7 pm
Where: 800 S Heatherwilde Blvd Pflugerville, TX 78660
How Much: not stated
8. Juneteenth Jubilee Celebrating Black Excellence
We are throwing a Juneteenth event at Cheer Up Charlie’s on Saturday 18th and Sunday, June 19th. We have a number of artists that will be performing various styles of music representing different aspects of Black Culture. As a collective, we want to share our culture through music and food. Here are the artists booked.
When: Saturday, June 18 and Sunday, June 19
Where: 900 Red River St Austin, TX 78701
How Much: not stated
9. Juneteenth Celebration-Jazz on the Green
Juneteenth, a combination of June and Nineteenth, is the oldest known celebration commemorating the end of slavery is observed on June 1. Informally Juneteenth was celebrated annually since 1865. In 1980, Juneteenth became an official state holiday in Texas. Juneteenth is a day to celebrate freedom and cultural diversity. Please join us as we celebrate on the lawn of the Homestead at the KF Park. This is a free family event. Bring your lawn chairs and neighbors to mingle the evening away.
When: Sunday, June 19, 6 pm to 8 pm
Where: 2106 Klattenhoff Drive Austin, TX 78728
How Much: not stated
Any other Juneteenth 2022 events in Austin that we missed? Comment below and let us know.
Juneteenth – Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Juneteenth important?
Juneteenth is the celebration of the anniversary of June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers landed in Galveston to officially tell slaves in Texas that they were free.
When is Juneteenth 2022?
Juneteenth 2022 will be celebrated on Sunday, June 19.
Is Juneteenth a holiday?
According to Wikipedia, on June 15, 2021, the Senate unanimously passed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, establishing Juneteenth as a federal holiday; it subsequently passed through the House of Representatives by a 415–14 vote on June 16. President Joe Biden signed the bill on June 17, 2021, making Juneteenth the eleventh American federal holiday and the first to obtain legal observance as a federal holiday since Martin Luther King Jr. Day was designated in 1983.
On U.S. federal holidays, non-essential federal government offices are closed and federal government employees are paid for the holiday. There are a total of 11 federal holidays.
How is Juneteenth celebrated?
According to Wikipedia, Juneteenth celebrations include public readings of the Emancipation Proclamation, singing traditional songs such as “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” and “Lift Every Voice and Sing”, and the reading of works by noted African-American writers, such as Ralph Ellison and Maya Angelou. Some Juneteenth celebrations also include rodeos, street fairs, cookouts, family reunions, park parties, historical reenactments, and Miss Juneteenth contests.
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