Festival 2025: The Details!
2025 Juneteenth Family Festival Sponsors
Full List of 2025 Sponsors
Green Level Sponsors: $5,000+
Superior Ambulance Service
Black Level Sponsors: $2,500+
AstraZeneca
Blue Door Neighborhood Center
Flourish Research
Sanofi
The Morris Family (Donor)
Generational Green
Red Level Sponsors: $1,000+
Olive-Harvey College
Advocate Children’s Hospital
KMR Law Group
Media Sponsors
CBS News Chicago
WPWX Power 92 Chicago
106.3 WSRB | Chicago’s R&B
Beverly Area Planning Association (BAPA)
Lifetime Sponsorship (Since 2019)
Morgan Park Presbyterian Church
Morgan Park Methodist Church
All Day Montessori
Mirjam Quinn & Associates
Bookies
Irsenia Norfleet DDS PC
Small Business Level Sponsors: $500+
National Kidney Foundation of Illinois
The Critical Thinking Child, LLC
Natasha Robinson at Guaranteed Rate Affinity
My Block My Hood My City
Ada Park Advisory Council
Morgan Park Roots Organization
Beverly Arts Center
Festival Friend Level Sponsors: $250+
Pro Waste
In-Kind Donations
County Fair Foods
Mr. Submarine
19th Ward Youth and Community Foundation
2025 Festival – At a Glance!
Annual Festival Information
Where is the festival located?
The festival is located on Longwood Drive in the Beverly/Morgan Park community. The festival spans 110th to 111th and Longwood Dr., Chicago, IL.
When is the festival?
The festival is on Saturday, June 14th, 2025, 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 djembe drumming lessons, 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
Art and Photography
Image Makers Photography
LiveArts Studio Inc.
Body care – Creams, Salves, Butters, etc.
AnLavek
Black House Farm
Classy Charm Design
Cosmic Creole
Majestic Wellness LLC
The Aloe Shoppe
True2Mi Inc
Clothing
14th Pharaoh Apparel
A. Lotrice Boutique
Blind Resistance Brand
Bringing Back Childhood
Chicago Culture
Ellis Enterprise
Faith Activators
Konfadent Sista
Little Miracles Infant Clothing Line and More
Mamap0lusceo
GCA Unlimited Apparel
Soule2Soul
Jewelry
Char’s Jewelry
Chinawraps
Janz Jewelry and Crafts
General Retail
Darryl Harvey Author
Decor by Cherita P
Jump Start Novelties
Lineage Salon Suites
MaidPro Chicago – Downtown, West & South
Mother Dove Collection (books)
Patio Enclosures
Sterling Lamps & Home Accents
Travel Stuff Boutique LLC
Window Works
Spearheaded Design and Decor
Eleganthousecrafts
Health, Wellness, and Resources
AeroStar Avion Institute
African American Family Research Institute
Big Shoulder Funds
Lizzie Foundation
The Beverly Studio
Ada S McKinley Community Services Inc.
Chicago Collegiate Charter School
Illinois Institute of Technology
2025 Headliner “SoulTribe“
Uniting Voices
(formerly known as Chicago Children’s Choir)
Uniting Voices (formerly known as Chicago Children’s Choir) is a nonprofit organization that empowers and unites youth from diverse backgrounds to find their voice and celebrate their common humanity through the power of music.
With its vision of a harmonious world, Uniting Voices has impacted the lives of tens of thousands of diverse youth throughout its history. Since its founding in 1956, the organization has built programs that reflect the racial and economic diversity of Chicago. Eighty percent of the youth it serves are from low-to-moderate income households. High school seniors enrolled in its choir programs have a 100 percent graduation and college acceptance rate, and they go on to become global ambassadors who embody Uniting Voices’ core values of education, expression, and excellence in a wide array of professional fields.
MOYA Dance and Drum
MOYA educates through electrifying drum and dance! We guarantee to integrate state learning goals while bringing Africa to you through creative songs, dance, storytelling, and audience participation. MOYA is a West African term from the Mandingo Ancestry, meaning “Family.” MOYA’s mission is to cultivate minds and uplift youth through Afri-tainment, which affirms our dedication to attaining success through knowledge and understanding of the rich African culture using entertainment as our catalyst.
Vai Shakoor – Spoken Word
Vai’s mission is to continue making progress through poetry, using her voice to shed light on critical issues such as sexual assault awareness, body positivity, and mental health. With her powerful words and unwavering dedication, she remains a force for change in both the spoken word community and beyond.
Frank Lee – “Soulful Singer”
With a passion for good music that transcends generations, Frank is a classically trained vocalist who brings a rich, soulful sound to every performance. Whether performing solo or with his band, The Feel Goods, Frank brings an electrifying energy to the stage. With soulful melodies, engaging storytelling, and a genuine passion for performance, Frank invites everyone to join in the celebration of good music.
TOG Footworking
Jalen Barnes is a multi-genre producer and DJ, actively pushing footwork, hip-hop and bass music intentionally with his undefeated footwork crew: Takeova Global. He is a young heavy-hitter of Footwork. Be sure to visit their social media pages to learn more.
Activities and Presenters
African Drumming
Basketball
Bean-Toss
Bouncy-Houses
Chicago Pubic Library
Coloring
Face-Painting
Family Dance Class
Giant Connect-4
Science Experiments
Uno
Volleyball
Sound Bath Meditation
Presenter: LovEnergy Holistic Wellness
Sessions: On the hour from 1pm-3pm
Description: Immerse yourself in the tranquility of sound meditation. Through the gentle vibrations of singing bowls, chimes, and other melodic instruments, you are invited to let go of stress and tension. These sessions present a sense of calm and inner peace. 
Health Services: Noon-3pm
♦Advocate Children’s Peds
Physicals, sports physicals and vaccines for kids 4yo-18yo who have Medicaid or no insurance
♦Advocate Children’s Dental Van
Dental screenings, dental cleanings, and fluoride (ages 0-16). Medicaid or private health insurance accepted.
♦Care2Prevent HIV testing
Know your status, protect your health! Care2Prevent will offer free, confidential wellness screenings. Quick, easy, and results in minutes. Stop by and take a powerful step towards a healthier you!
♦Roseland Mammogram Mobile
Ladies, take charge of your health! The Roseland Mammogram Van will be offering free 3D mammograms for women 40+, or younger women with risk factors. No appointment needed – just bring your ID and insurance card (if you have one). Walk-ups welcome!
Workshops Presented by Olive-Harvey
♦Intro to Beginners Sewing: 12pm-12:30pm
♦Intro to Neurographic Art/Art Therapy: 12:30pm-1pm
♦Olive-Harvey Info Session and Q&A: 1pm-1:30pm
♦Financial Literacy: 2pm-2:30pm
♦Intro to Drones: 2:30pm-3pm
Festival Map
2025 Festival Announcements!
Volunteer at the 2025 Juneteenth Family Festival!
Chicago – 2025 Juneteenth Family Festival Main Stage Performers!
2025 Juneteenth Family Festival Sponsors!
Become a Vendor at the 2025 Juneteenth Family Festival!
Volunteer!
The organizers of the 2025 Juneteenth Family Festival of Beverly and Morgan Park are reaching out to invite you to be a part of something truly special. As we gear up for this year’s exciting event, we are seeking passionate individuals like you to join our volunteer team. This event is FOR the community and BY the community, which means we need YOU to help us pull it off!
Who Should Join our Tribe?
IndividualsFriend or Family GroupsCorporate TeamsAnyone that can help lift heavy equipment (very important!)
If you’d like to join us during the day to lend a hand, please send an email to volunteer@juneteenthfamilyfestival.org
For complete volunteer details, click HERE
