WHAT IS JUNETEENTH?
Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. It is also known as Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, or Jubilee Day. We use the date of June 19, 1865, to mark when the last enslaved African Americans in Texas were informed of their freedom by Union soldiers, two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued by President Abraham Lincoln.
Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom, culture, and resilience for the African American community and a reminder of the ongoing struggle for racial justice and equality. Juneteenth is observed in Fairbanks by people of all races, nationalities, and religions. It is recognized that honoring the experiences of others leads to significant improvements in our society.
SIGN UP AS A VENDOR
Our Juneteenth celebration is an excellent time to uplift our local economy. Consider signing up as a vendor! We highly encourage Black and Brown-owned businesses or organizations to join us. *Note: No prepared food can be sold at this event.
Our vendor booth fee is $50.
Vendors need to provide their own tents, tables and chairs.
BECOME A SPONSOR
We thank you for considering being a sponsor. The support from local business has always been crucial to the success of Juneteenth!
There are five Sponsorship Levels to choose from, please complete the form below. Each level comes with its own set of perks!
If you have any questions, please reach out to the Planning Committee
WANT TO GET INVOLVED?
Please look out for our branch email with information on Juneteenth planning meetings, held via Zoom. To sign up as a volunteer or for any other questions regarding our Juneteenth celebration, please email the branch at FairbanksNAACP@gmail.com