Hope Mills, NC — The Town of Hope Mills will host the 2025 Juneteenth Liberty & Legacy Celebration with an expanded two-day event on Friday, June 13, and Saturday, June 14, at Dirtbag Ales Brewery and Taproom, 5435 Corporation Drive, Hope Mills, NC. Building on strong community support and last year’s success, this celebration will spotlight art, culture, and heritage through live performances and family-friendly activities.
Friday, June 13 | 7 PM – 10 PM
Hosted by Dr. Sonny Kelly:
- Night Vendor Market
- Art Crawl
- Fashion Show
- Culture & Canvas (Wine & Paint)
- Live Music
Saturday, June 14 | 11 AM – 10 PM
Hosted by Tameka Bright with music by DJ Yodo:
- Day Vendor Market
- Poetry Readings
- African Dance Performances
- Live Music Performances by The Phoebes, Eclectic Soul, and Motrax
This celebration is presented in partnership with the Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County, Q98, Magic 106.9, Rock 103, WFNC News Talk Radio, Cumulus Radio, and Demetria’s Art Studio.
Vendor registration details are available through the official flyer QR code.
Other Juneteenth Events Across Cumberland Count y:
June 6 — Demetria’s Art Studio hosts the Juneteenth Paint & Chew Celebration from 7:30 PM to 9 PM at Blissful Alchemists, 414 Ray Avenue, Fayetteville.
June 14 — The Cool Spring Downtown District presents the 5th Annual Juneteenth Jubilee in downtown Fayetteville from 3 PM to 9 PM at Festival Park, 335 Ray Avenue. Headliners include Tank and the Bangas and Rissi Palmer.
June 19–21 — The Juneteenth In The Ville Celebration, presented by Circa 1865 Inc., Book Black Women Inc., and No Longer Bound Entertainment:
- June 19: “400 Years: The Evolution of Black America” stage production
- June 20: The Freedom Block Party
- June 21: The Heritage Brunch
All events are open to the public and aim to honor Black history, freedom, and legacy throughout Cumberland County.
Kres Thomas, FayToday News
