Prior to the Festival

Reading in the Schools
Youth from across the Twin Cities learn about their history through the Juneteenth History in the Schools sponsored by Target Stores. Youth are invited to submit an essay about what they have learned. Winners announced at the Kumbayah . . . The Juneteenth Story.

Kumbayah . . . The Juneteenth Story (by Rose McGee)
An all ages play about a very ugly time in United States’ history.

Thursdays June 11th and 18th 10am & 12:30pm
Fridays June 12th & 19th 10am, 12:30pm & 7pm
Saturdays June 13th & 20th 7pm only

The Landmark Center
Weyerhaeuser Auditorium
75 West Fifth Street
St. Paul, MN

Tickets: $10 Adults; $7 students & Seniors; $5 Groups of 10 or more

To order tickets call: Arts-Us (651) 528-6871

The Underground Railroad Re-enactment –
Depart June 12, 2009 (p.m.); returns June 13, 2009 (a.m.)
Take a journey through time and experience the perils and trials that our ancestors faced during their journey from slavery to freedom.

Ernestine King-Juneteenth Tennis Tournament
The annual tournament includes Men’s and Women’s singles, doubles & mixed doubles 3.0 – open.
Where:  Breck School, 123 Ottawa Avenue, Golden Valley
When: June 19, 20, and 21
Time:    Fri – 5-8 p.m., Sat – 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., & Sun – 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Register with stingley@northern.usta.com

Juneteenth Festival

Morning Activities

• Welcome the participants of the Underground Railroad
• Juneteenth Day Parade
• Minneapolis Urban League, Penn and Plymouth Avenues - Kicks off at 10:00 a.m.
  

Afternoon Activities

Community Festival at Theo Wirth Park Kicks off at 11:00 a.m. and includes:
NdCAD’s Reading Village
Urging connections between reading, dreams and vision celebrities, athletes, and community leaders share a vibrant array of stories.

Health and Wellness Pavilion
A resource rich venue for information about your mind, body and soul.

African-American History Pavilion
A living exhibit packed with dramatic re-enactments, artistic renderings of historical struggles, punctuated by the stories told by local elders.

The Marketplace
From the best fish and ribs in town to most vibrant collection of African arts and crafts to emerging businesses and necessary non-profit the marketplace has it all.

Obsidian Arts’ Village
TAWU artists lead art-making activities and storytellers and educators share Africa with all who will listen.

Entertainment Stage Line Up

Segment Host: Ms. Jeweleen Jackson

Segment Host: Mr. Kwame Anderson

Segment Host: Mr. Mackey Moe