Here are 8 events celebrating Juneteenth in the Tri-State
Looking to celebrate Juneteenth in the Tri-State? Here's a list of events open to the public.
Ivy Tech Juneteenth Vendor Fair
Thursday, June 15, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 3501 N. First Ave. Free.
Join Ivy Tech as they bring together Black-owned businesses from the community to showcase and sell their products.
The Soul Writers Guild
Thursday, June 15, 5 to 7 p.m., 579 S. Garvin Ave. Free.
The Soul Writers Guild is hosting "Freedom to Think, Read and Write," a Juneteenth Celebration featuring young community artists specializing in spoken word, poetry and dance.
Juneteenth Community Block Party
June 16-18; Friday 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday noon to 5 p.m., 1673 Culver Ave. Free.
This community block party features three days of Black culture, food, and vendors. Each day will feature a Black flea market and BBQ with food trucks, vendors, games, music and more. Sunday will feature a worship service with Greater Hope Church from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Free Day! Juneteenth
Saturday, June 17, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 8215 Pollack Ave. Free.
Angel Mounds is hosting a free admission day in honor of Juneteenth with live performances and hands-on activities.
'For The People' Community Block Party
Friday and Saturday, June 16 and 17, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., at Waggoner Avenue and Culver Drive. Free.
A collaboration with community partners to bring family fun, food, live music, and fireworks to the neighborhood.
Lyles Station Juneteenth Celebration
Saturday, June 17, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 953 N. 500 West, Princeton, Indiana. Free.
Second Baptist Church Senior Pastor William Smith will be this year's guest speaker on the significance of the holiday and its importance in American history. In addition, live entertainment will be provided by the Simmons Family, New Life Church of the Nazarene, and Claudette Greer Cook. Barbeque dinners will be sold at Tim's Awesome BBQ.
Evansville Otters' Negro Leagues Tribute Game
Sunday, June 18, 5 p.m., Bosse Field, Tickets range from $6 to $12.
The Juneteenth game is sponsored by the Evansville African-American Museum as a salute to the Negro Leagues. There will be local vendors, bounce houses, etc.
Henderson Juneteenth Celebration
Monday, June 19, 4 to 7 p.m., Downtown Henderson Central Park. Free.
This family-friendly event is the second annual celebration of freedom and black culture that will be packed with food, live entertainment, kid's activities, and black vendors and artists.
This article originally appeared on Evansville Courier & Press: Here are 8 events celebrating Juneteenth in the Tri-State
