2026 Juneteenth Activities
Friday, June 19th, Special Juneteenth Art Show, 5:00-6:00 pm
Featuring artwork by artists Kerry James Marshall, Mark Bech, Charlie Rugg and Margaret Biggs
Edna Contemporary, 967 Osos St. SLO www.ednafineart.com
Saturday, June 20th, 11:00 am-4:30 pm, Main Event Location: Mission Plaza, San Luis Obispo.
Guest Speaker:
James Joyce III, Strategic Communications & Cultural Leader. He is Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of Coffee With A Black Guy, an innovative movement in which he provides consultation and coaching that is rooted in facilitating conversations about race and perspective for community groups and organizations. Joyce is an educator, a former award-winning journalist, and runner up in the 2021 Santa Barbara mayoral election.
Musical and Dance Performances by:
The Groove Collective , Dr. Betty Purify & Pastor Gerald Purify, Spoken Word & Percussionist – Tracy Morgan, Celebratory Sounds by DJ Valanche, Ace Blizzy – Spoken Word/Rap Artist, Mo Betta Jazz, Mexican Guitarists – Juan Leonardo Gutiérrez and Raúl González, Immanuel James Williams – Saxophonist, Malangni – African Drum Group
Resource Fair with Vendor booths:
Jolly Nose-It Face Painting, Caribbean Love, League of Women Voters San Luis Obispo County. Latino Outreach Council, SLO County Veteran Services, San Luis Obispo College of Law, Nothing Without Us, Free Mom Hugs, The Center for Health & Prevention at CAPSLO, UCP+ (United Cerebral Palsy of SLO County), Glorificate Coffee Delight, City of San Luis Obispo Police Department, San Luis Obispo County Democratic Party, Court Appointed Special Advocates, Diverse Stories in a Bottle LLC, Alzheimer’s Association
Silent auction:
You’ll find exciting experiences and unique treasures, including a zip line adventure, wine tastings, golf packages, original artwork, jewelry, gift certificates, spa services, and much more! Every bid helps support the work of the NAACP San Luis Obispo County Branch and our ongoing efforts to advance equity, opportunity, and justice in our community.
