Juneteenth Jubilee Returns to Downtown Fayetteville with Expanded Celebration for 2025

Fayetteville, NC — The fifth annual Juneteenth Jubilee returns to downtown Fayetteville on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 3 PM to 9 PM at Festival Park (335 Ray Avenue). Hosted by Cool Spring Downtown District (CSDD) in collaboration with the City of Fayetteville, this free celebration continues to grow in size and impact—bringing the community together for a powerful day of cultural pride, entertainment, and unity.

This year’s theme, “Juneteenth Jubilee: Sovereign,” celebrates the legacy and impact of Black women in culture and community leadership. Attendees can enjoy an exciting lineup of national and local performers, food trucks, games, cultural vendors, and educational exhibits.

Headlining the musical stage are Grammy Award-winning group T

ank and the Bangas and trailblazing country-R&B artist Rissi Palmer, both known for their genre-defying performances and powerful voices in music and advocacy.

The Miss Juneteenth Fayetteville Scholarship Pageant will also be featured during the Jubilee, with the crowning ceremony taking place on-site.

This event is free and open to the public thanks to the support of sponsors including the City of Fayetteville, ABC-11, Healy Wholesale Company, Beasley Media Group, Cumulus Media, and Duke Energy.

For more information, visit www.visitdowntownfayetteville.com or follow @CoolSpringFAY and @downtownfayetteville on social media.

In addition to the downtown Jubilee, Juneteenth In The Ville returns with three days of comm

emorative events presented by Circa 1865 Inc., Book Black Women Inc., and No Longer Bound Entertainment. These events include:

OTHER EVENTS:

Thursday, June 19 – “400 Years: The Evolution of Black America” — A powerful live stage production showcasing 400 years of Black history through music, dance, and storytelling. Held at Cape Fear Regional Theatre, 1209 Hay Street. Show begins at 7 PM.

Friday, June 20 – The Freedom Block Party — A free community celebration with live music, cultural performances, and Black-owned vendors. Held at Murchison Road Community Center, 1800 Rochmont Drive, from 6 PM to 10 PM.

Saturday, June 21 – The Heritage Brunch — A ticketed cultural dining experience

featuring performances and historical storytelling. Takes place at the Smith Recreation Center, 1520 Slater Avenue, from 11 AM to 2 PM.

All events are supported in part by the Arts Council of

Fayetteville-Cumberland County, and serve to celebrate, educate, and uplift the community through honoring Black history, freedom, and future.

Kres Thomas, FayToday News