Juneteenth Celebration - Simsbury, CT

About:
The best in “food, folks and fun” comes alive at a unique Juneteenth celebration in Simsbury. What distinguishes this Juneteenth celebration is that five suburban towns in the Farmington Valley – Avon, Canton, Farmington, Granby and Simsbury—are banding together to bring the spirit of freedom and fun to the community at large. The celebration features the best in Black food, brew and live music plus the world’s largest LEGO® Black Brick Play Zone and more!
The event will be produced and emceed by June Archer.
Admission:
The admission is FREE thanks to public and private support.
Where/Date:
The Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center, Saturday, June 14, 1 pm – 5 pm. Rain or shine (*in the event of inclement weather, the venue may change to Simsbury High School).
Mission:
The goal of our Juneteenth celebration is to both educate a wider audience and celebrate as a community the importance of Juneteenth, the federal holidaycommemorating the end of slavery on June 19, 1865. Juneteenth is a great time to gather and celebrate freedom for all of us.
Who:
· This free community event showcases performances by:
1:00pm Ru Williams - “Life Every Voice and Sing”
1:10pm Hartford’s Proud Drill, Drum and Dance Crop.
1:25pm Triniti
1:35pm DJ K-Otic
1:45pm Cool jazz by Derrick M. Roberts
2:10pm Hue Brown
2:40pm Ru Williams
3:10pm DJ K-Otic
3:25pm The Rahsaan Langley Project 
3:55pm to 4:30pm DJ K-Otic and June Archer
· Experience the best in Black cuisine with:
Southern Belle Soul Food 
Soulfully Vegan
Lion’s Den Vegetarian Restaurant
Char’s Spicy Nuts
Ice Cream Dream
Rhythm Brewing Co.
· Shop at Black Retailers Row featuring: Sippin’ Self Care, Yuhanna Scents and more.
· Those over age 21 may enjoy the beer garden at Simsbury Meadows Pub.
· Kids of all ages can experience the world’s largest LEGO® Black Brick Play Zone and full-sized LEGO® Black PantherTM Photo Zone, courtesy of LEGO Systems, Inc!