2011
Chandler
June 19 2011 -  Write Up Newspaper - Juneteenth Hair show and Pageant on Sunday June 19, 2011 at the Multi-Generation Center in Chandler Arizona 85225.  Pageant is from 3pm-5pm and Hair show starts at 5pm. For more info call (602)348-5697 vendor booths are available
 
 
 

2010
LAKE VILLAGE
June 18-19-20 2010 - Zion Temple COGIC -Luna Street Park, beginning on Friday at     10:00am with a parade downtown and followed with a march along beautiful Lake Chicot to Luna Street.  With food booths, cars show, one on one basket ball, cake walks and other fun activities that are family orientated.
 
FORT SMITH
June 11-13, 2010 - Juneteenth planning Commission, Inc. (JPCI) - JUNE 11-13TH @ Harry E. Kelley Park. Admission ONLY $1. GREAT LIVE MUSIC, Cultural Events, FOOD AND FUN FOR EVERYONE! FESTIVITIES START FRIDAY JUNE 11TH. GATES OPEN @5PM.PERFORMING LIVE, THE KING TUT BLUES BAND AND THE SOULFUL SOUNDS OF NATIONAL RECORDING ARTIST ''LIL G'', LEAD SINGER OF THE HIT R&B GROUP SILK. SATURDAY GATES OPEN @ 12 NOON WITH FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY!
LIVE PERFORMANCES FROM The River Valley's BEST LOCAL GROUPS; 4th Soil, Mr. Bobby Lopez, Hi Def, L.A.O., Code 27 and Mint II Bee featuring Mark Albertson!
THEN AT 6PM A NIGHT OF BLUES WITH BLUES RECORDING SENSATION BIGG ROBB. THE ENTIRE EVENT WILL BE HOSTED BY NICKELODEON TEEN TV STAR "LIL JJ"!
Sunday, from 5pm-8pm, enjoy an afternoon of fellowship and free food! COME JOIN US!
 
PHOENIX
June 20, 2010 - Arizona's Official Juneteenth Pageant & Hair Show Organization - Arizona's Official Juneteenth Pageant & Hair Show only comes around once a year. We will be rockin' the mic and keeping the action going while introducing Arizona's hottest Talent at the BEAUTIFUL & FULLY AIR CONDITIONED Madison Event Center.  Don't sleep on this! This year’s event will be sure to have you sitting on the edge of your seat! FOOD, MUSIC, VENDORS, ENTERTAINMENT & MORE!  Arizona's Official Juneteenth Pageant & Hair Show will bring together hundreds of people in the community as we celebrate with a pageant and a hair show.  There will be food, vendors, entertainment and a guaranteed good time!  The tickets will be a donation of $10 in advance and $15 at the door for adults.  All children 10 and under are free. The Juneteenth Pageant & Hair show will be held indoors at the Madison Event Center located on the corner of Madison and 5th Avenue.  This beautiful 12,000 sq. ft. venue will be the home of this years event.  We are excited and can’t wait to see who will be crowned the 2010 Miss Juneteenth and Mr. Juneteenth at the event. Also the anticipation mounts on who will be Arizona’s top stylist and Barber.  For the first time, we will be offering a Peoples Choice Award where “YOU” the community can decide who you thought represented the best Arizona has to offer on stage.  The winner in this category will be showcased with a full color article with pics on the back page of the Write Up! Your #1 Urban News!  The Hair Show boasts some of the hottest stylists and barbers in the state showcasing their unique ability in the most anticipated hair show of the year!  The participants will compete for up to $1,000, trophies and exposure in the valleys #1 Urban News Source the Write Up!  If you know males or females between the ages of 14-18 that are interested in signing up for the Pageant please have them contact us immediately. http://www.AZJuneteenth.com/purpose.html
 
MAYER / CORDES LAKES
June 19-20 2010 -  Arcosanti - The Prescott Jazz Society presents The Juneteenth Jazz and Blues Festival
June 19 - 20, 2010
Saturday - Sunday
11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
In it's 12th year at Arcosanti, the Juneteenth Jazz and Blues Festival offers live jazz, blues, reggae, gospel and other entertainment, arts and crafts, swimming, hiking, food vendors, and more. The whole family will enjoy live music as it fills the stunning architecture of Arcosanti amidst a beautiful canyon landscape. Each evening of the festival is concluded by a lively dance party under the Arcosanti Vaults. Chairs are provided, but feel free to bring a blanket and curl up
to the music. This year's lineup includes returning artists The Cunninghams,  Henry Turner Jr. and Flavor, The New Cannonfire Ensemble, as well as appearances from Aisha and other guest artists.Daily tickets are available at the door for $10/adult, $5 for teens, and kids are free. VIP and overnight packages are available for $25 - $95, call 928-237-7908 for more information about the Festival. Arcosanti is located about 65 miles north of Phoenix just off
Interstate 17 at exit 262  (Cordes Junction). Tours are offered daily at 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, and 4pm.  The Arcosanti Café offers lunch and dinner buffets with both meat and vegetarian options. Visit www.arcosanti.org or call 928-632-7135  for more information.
 
TUCSON
June 11-20 2010 - Tucson Juneteenth Festival Committee -

Friday, June 11 - 5:30 - 8:30   VIP reception at Quincie Douglass Library (36th St and Kino)

Saturday, June 12 - 7:30  "Movies in the Park" at Vista del Pueblo Park 1800 W. San Marcos

Sunday, June 13 - Community Day of Prayer area churches

Tuesday, June 15 - 6:00 Community Forum (TBD)

Wednesday, June 16 - 6:00   Poetry reading by Internationally known poet, Sonia Sanchez at the Historic Dunbar Cultural Center (2nd Street and Main.

Thursday, June 17 - 9:00 - 12:00 - Community Service Project at the Community Foodbank
June 17 4:00 - 7:00   Neighborhood clean up  A Mountain neighborhood area

Friday, June 18 - 6:00 - 10:00 Kennedy Park (Ajo and La Cholla) Gospel Jubilee - with special guest artist Stogie Kenyatta - "The Life of Paul Robeson."

Saturday, June 19 - 9:00 - 12:00   Vista del Pueblo Park  Commemorating the site of the first Tucson Juneteenth 40 years ago: Parade, plaque presentation and picnic
June 19 - 4:00 - 10:00 Kennedy Park  Hip Hop/R&B Showcase competition

June 20 - 4:00 - 8:00 Kennedy Park  Concert Celebrating Fathers  featuring: Lisa Otey; True Devotion, Motown Revue; Cosmic Touch; Simply Lee and Stogie Kenyatta
 
 
 
 
 
 

2009
CHANDLER
June 19-20 2009 - Chandler residents of all races, nationalities and religions are invited to come together in June to commemorate one of the greatest events in the history of our nation, the abolishment of slavery in 1865. The theme for the 16th Annual Juneteenth Celebration in Chandler is "Back to Basics."  Participants are invited to bring food to the park for a family-style cook-out.
Friday, June 19, 2009 7 to 9 p.m.  Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave.
Family Picnic Saturday, June 20, 2009 5 to 10 p.m. Folley Park, 601 E. Frye Rd. For more information, call 480-899-3022
 
TUCSON
June 20, 2009 - Tucson Juneteenth Festival Committee - Main Festival in the Park - June 20, 2009; 3:00 - 11:00 at Kennedy Park Fiesta Area (Ajo Way and LaCholla Blvd); Entertainment starts about 5:00 - lots of information, education and food. This year we are partnering with the Community Food Bank, so we asking everyone to bring an item or two to help feed those in need. Entertainment will feature a variety of acts including an All Star Band with well known local musicians Bob "Big Bird" Elliott, Dr. Butch Diggs, Lisa Otey, Jacki Blu, Doug Davis, James Williams, Diane Van Deurzen, DARWIN, Marcus Elliott and True Devotion Motown Revue. Local favorite Barbea Williams will be on with her Afro/Carribean performing group. A Basketball tournament will be held at Pima Community College West Campus June 13 and 14. To sign up or for more information, call B.C. at 791-9522 ext 2263. The Miss Juneteenth Scholarship Pageant will be held June 12 at 6:00 p.m. at Rising Star Baptist Church, 2800 E. 36th St. Call Sam Baxter, 609-0254 for more information.
The Gospel Jubilee will be held at 6:00 p.m. on June 12 at Rising Star. Venue was packed last year - come early.
 
PHOENIX
June 13, 2009 - Valley of the Sun Juneteenth - (Phoenix, Arizona) – The Valley of the Sun will be celebrating America's historic legacy of freedom from enslavement during the observance of Juneteenth throughout the nation. The celebration is sponsored by the Arizona Informant Newspaper and will be held Saturday, June 13, 2009 on the beautiful campus of South Mountain Community College located at 7050 S. 24th Street,  Phoenix, AZ 85042.  The event features fun for the entire family.  The event features local known musical performers mixed with community groups and schools.  Other highlights include free health screenings, educational workshops, children’s activities, ethnic arts and crafts, vendors, games, a poetry contest and the finest authentic Soul food. 
 
 
 

2008
Tucson
June 15 2008 - Tucson Juneteenth Festival Committee - The 38th Annual Juneteenth Festival in Tucson, Arizona will take place on June 14; 2:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at the Kennhedy Park Fiesta Area on Ajo and La Cholla. There will be plenty of entertainment, food, fun and information. The festival is free and open to the entire public.  There will also be a Basketball Tournament taking place June 6, 7 and 8 at Pima Community College. A Gospel Jubilee program will be held at Rising Star MBC 2800 E. 36th Street at 6:30 p.m. on June 7. Student W.A.R.P.S. (circular chess) tournament May 31 at Quincie Doouglas Center. Call Burney at (520) 225-2670 for more information on any of these Juneteenth events.
 
Chandler
June 13, 2008 - South Chandler Self Help Foundation, Inc - The Miss Juneteenth Scholarship Pageant has been in existence for six years.  The pageant is dedicated to celebrating the uniqueness of the African American female and her greatness while encouraging future leaders. This pageant is not a beauty pageant. It celebrates the many sizes shapes colors and textures of the African American young woman.  Each year, the pageant awards a scholarship and prizes to recognize and assist the development of young women.
 

2007
Camp Verde
6/16/07 - Royal Black Family - In the country at 1095 w. buffalo trl.
singing ,dancing, pot luck,food, games, and guest speakers.
Also a fundraising event.
Starts at 2:00 ends at 9:00
 
Tucson
June 15 to 16,2007 - Tucson Juneteenth Festival Committee - The Tucson Juneteenth Festival is located in Tucson Arizona. A art and entertainment food festival. Family night is June 15 and 16, 2007 both nights. Friday and Saturday. It is design for families and old friends to meet who haven't seen each other in some time. A place where old friends meet, and new ones are made.
 
Coolidge
June15th,16,17th - St. Paul Dream Team - Largest basketball tournament in centeral Arizona. A tournament for all ages including a 40 plus division. The Basketball tournament is just one event of the many planned events.
Chandler
June 15 & 16, 2007 - South Chandler Self Help Foundation Inc - The South Chandler Self-Help Foundation Inc will be hosting the 17th annual Juneteenth celebration with a Pageant and an old fashion outdoor celebration.  The Pageant will be held at the Chandler Center for the Arts 250 North Arizona Avenue, June 15th 2007 at 7PM.   And the outdoor celebration will be on the 16th of June at the Zora Folley Memorial Park 601 East Frye Road Chandler, Az.
 

2005
(Arcosanti) Mayer
JUNETEENTH Jazz splash FESTIVAL
& Ethnic Arts Fair is a (6) year old celebration of 'Freedom Hope & Harmony'. It annually takes place in ARCOSANTI each Father's Day weekend. The festival opens at 10am daily with Arcosanti tours and the festivities are introduced by Reverend Douglas Hobson and the St. Luke Ebony Christian Church choir. The following program includes national and international musicians performing Gospel, Jazz, Blues, Reggae, Classical, and Latin-Salsa music. Additionally, there are health clinicians (HIV, Diabetes, Sickle Cell) and music clinicians (Jazz Theory, Jazz Improv, Jazz Music Business, and Creative Vocalization). The festival presents world class crafts and ethnic fine art exhibits. An after festival dance happens 7pm until 11pm Saturday (Reggae) and Sunday (Blues Finale). The VIP Pass enjoys the backstage lounge hospitality, swimming pool, reserved table dining, Father's Day Wine & Cheese Garden. Supreme VIP Pass adds Farewell Dinner & Show Monday, June 20. Ultimate VIP Pass 'winner' adds two days and two nights at Creekside Preserve Lodge & Cabins. Marionette theater, magic shows, and storytelling is suited for pre-teens. Archeological setting (Arcosanti), covered amphitheater, food vendors (fry bread, bean pies, and assorted specialties with ice cold beverages), continuous live entertainment, and great 'spirit' makes this event one of the fastest growing and culturally important festivals in the state of AZ if not the country.
PHOENIX
 Valley of the Sun Juneteenth - South Mountain Community College 7050 S. 24th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85042 / Saturday, June 18, 2005. 5:30-10:00PM / You are cordially invited to join us at South Mountain Community College for the Valley of the Sun 2005 Juneteenth Celebration on June 18th. This is a time to honor a part of our great African American heritage, the ending of the unique institution referred to as "Slavery" and the celebration of "Independence Day" for African Americans. Enjoy story narratives, poetry, music, art, dance, vendors, food, fellowship and more!

Eastlake Park Hosts 2005 Juneteenth/Black History Month Celebration - The 37th annual Pride, Tradition, Success - A Juneteenth/Black History Month Celebration will take place on Feb. 3 to 5 at Eastlake Park, 15th Street and Jefferson Avenue, and will feature three days of multicultural entertainment that will include music, dance, food, children's activities and much more. Juneteenth, also known as African American Emancipation Day, commemorates freedom, emphasizing education and achievement. The event raises money for scholarships and since 1968 more than 800 college scholarships have been awarded to minority and economically disadvantaged youth in the area. Here's the three-day lineup:
Feb. 3 - 4 to 7 p.m. Black History Youth Rally & Youth Basketball Game "
Feb. 4 - 7 p.m. Juneteenth Youth Talent Show "
Feb. 5 - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Juneteenth/Black History Month Parade & Festival Parade begins at 10 a.m., Jefferson Avenue from Eighth to 15th Streets.
The Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department co-sponsors this event with Juneteenth Tradition, Inc., a non-profit organization. To participate in the events or for scholarship information call (602) 672-3570 ext 3. For additional event information go online to http://phoenix.gov/PARKS/eastjunt.html or call (602) 262-6759.

Sponsored By: Casey Family Programs (Phoenix, AZ) and ARISE, Inc. (Mesa, AZ) Theme: "Family, Fun & Freedom"-- Sat., 06/18, 12 N - 3PM  Inviting all foster and adoptive families of our our agency (licensed foster care agency), as well as some community members-- in hopes to recruit more Af-Am families to claim and care for "our" children. Will have entertainment (soloist, mime ministry, praise dancers/step team), guest speakers (for general audience and for youth attendees), youth activities (face painting, photo booth, balloon artist, coloring book station (of Af-Am historic figures), etc.), and food!

MALVERN
Malvern Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Association - Our Juneteenth Celebration will be held on June 11, 2005 at the Malvern City Park from 10 am - 5 pm. We will be having a Talent Showcase to begin around 5 pm. Throughout the event we will have door prizes, games, vendors, food, music and much more.
FLAGSTAFF
The City of Flagstaff's Parks and Recreation Division,(Cogdill Recreation Center) will be hosting it's annual Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday June 18th, from 1:00pm until 5:00pm.  It will be held at 301 S. Paseo Del Flag in Flagstaff, Arizona.  The days event will consist of music, information and health booths, face painting, games, and some great food!
 
WINSLOW
June 19, 2005 - Desert Scene lodge # 1267 is combining Father's Day with Juneteenth with musical performances by local singers, dancers and players. A light buffet will be held at the lodge beginning at 1 P.M. on Sunday. The public is invited to join in this world wide celebration.
TUCSON
June 18, 2005 - Pima County Republican Party cordially invite you to its Fourth Juneteenth Grand Old Pueblo Awards Luncheon honoring four extraordinary African American Tucsonans who have given of  their time and talent to help make our city a better place to call home.