Annual Festival Information

Where is the festival located?
The festival is located on Longwood Drive in the Beverly/Morgan Park community. The festival spans 110^th to 111^th and Longwood Dr., Chicago, IL.

When is the festival?
The festival is on Saturday, June 20th, 2026, from 12PM to 7PM.

How much does it cost to attend the festival?
Entrance to the festival is free for all attendees.

What should I expect to see or experience activities at the festival?
There will be live entertainment, workshops, and family activities such as sports activities, bouncy houses, art, and much more! Please check the website for activities, workshops, and entertainment times. 

How is the festival paid for?
Every year, the festival organizers strive to raise funds through sponsorships and donations. This support allows the festival to be free and accessible to all.

How can I support the festival?
You can support the festival by attending, donating or by connecting festival organizers with businesses or organizations you know that may be interested in sponsorship.

Are there other ways I can help with the festival?
This festival is made possible through the help of volunteers. Everyone within the Juneteenth Family Festival organization works on a volunteer basis. If you would like to help, you are welcomed to be a volunteer. Please visit our volunteer page to sign up.

Day of the Festival

Is there parking available at the festival?
-Street Parking: Attendees may park on non-permit streets surrounding the festival.
–Parking Lot: Attendees may use the Morgan Park High School parking lot at 1744 W. Pryor St (Enter on 111th St). Congregating and tailgating in the lot is strictly prohibited

Where do I enter the festival?
You may enter the festival at any entrance point, as there are no gates or barricades limiting access to the festival.

Is this venue handicap-accessible?
The venue is handicap-accessible as all activities are on the ground level. Additionally, there will be wheel-chair accessible bathrooms on site.

What should I bring to the festival?
We encourage you to bring chairs or blankets so you can sit down and enjoy the festival.

Can I bring a tent?
Due to a large number of attendees, we do not allow tents, canopies or shade structures.

Can I bring outside food and drinks to the festival?
You can bring your own food to sit and eat with your friends or family, however you are not allowed to grill or sell any food on the premises. Only registered food vendors are allowed to sell food.  Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.

Can I purchase food at the festival? 
Food vendors will be on site from which you can buy food and drinks. 

What else can I purchase at the festival? There will be vendors at the festival selling various merchandise.

Will there be security at the festival? There will be security at the festival and the Chicago Police Department to keep us safe.

What items are prohibited at the festival? 
Alcohol, illegal and illicit substances, fireworks, barbecue grills, pets or animals (except service animals), drones or air-crafts.

Can I sell merchandise or set up a business table?
No. Only registered vendors may set up tables to sell merchandise at the festival.

Where do I go if I have any questions at the festival?
You may go to the welcome tent and a festival organizer will answer your questions.

What else do I need to know?
Please remember this is a family-friendly festival. We ask that you respect others and the property of the churches.

Festival Map