Gastonia EbonyFest Juneteenth

Gastonia EbonyFest Juneteenth This page supports and informs about Juneteenth and events in our community! EbonyFest® is a registered trademark.

🎨🖤💚❤️ COMMUNITY CANVAS: JUNETEENTH ART COLLABORATION ❤️💚🖤🎨Join us as we celebrate creativity, culture, and community dur...
06/17/2026

🎨🖤💚❤️ COMMUNITY CANVAS: JUNETEENTH ART COLLABORATION ❤️💚🖤🎨

Join us as we celebrate creativity, culture, and community during the 8th Annual Gastonia EbonyFest Juneteenth Festival !

This unique interactive art experience invites community members of all ages to contribute to a collaborative Juneteenth-inspired canvas that reflects this year’s theme:

🌳 Rooted in Resilience: Beyond 250 Years – Our Legacy in Motion

Together, we will create a powerful visual story that honors our history, celebrates our present, and inspires future generations.

📅 Wednesday, June 17, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Durty Bull Brewing Company, Gastonia, NC

In partnership with the Charlotte Street Art Collaborative, this live art experience will showcase the power of community expression, cultural storytelling, and collective creativity.

Whether you’re an artist or simply want to leave your mark on history, we invite you to be part of this unforgettable experience.

✨ Add your brushstroke.
✨ Share your story.
✨ Help create a legacy in motion.

🌳✨ THANK YOU, EBONYFEST FAMILY! ✨🌳What an incredible day at the 8th Annual Gastonia EbonyFest Juneteenth Festival!From t...
06/16/2026

🌳✨ THANK YOU, EBONYFEST FAMILY! ✨🌳

What an incredible day at the 8th Annual Gastonia EbonyFest Juneteenth Festival!

From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU to every vendor, sponsor, donor, performer, volunteer, community partner, and attendee who helped make Saturday’s celebration so special. Because of your support, dedication, and presence, we were able to honor our history, celebrate our culture, and strengthen our community.

This year’s theme, “Rooted in Resilience,” came to life through every performance, every conversation, every shared meal, and every smiling face.

🎤 Thank you to our performers for sharing your gifts.
🛍️ Thank you to our vendors for bringing your businesses and talents.
🤝 Thank you to our sponsors and donors for investing in our community.
🙌 Thank you to our volunteers for your countless hours of service.
❤️ Thank you to everyone who attended and celebrated with us.

Now we want to see the festival through YOUR eyes!

📸 Did you take photos or videos during Saturday’s festivities?
Drop your favorite pictures in the comments below! We’d love to relive the memories and see the moments that made the day special for you.

Let’s fill the comments with joy, community, culture, and celebration! 🎉

🌳 Rooted in Resilience.
📖 Our history is our strength.
🌱 Our roots run deep.
✨ Our future is limitless.

🌳✨ WE HEARD YOU! ✨🌳Due to popular demand, the Vendor Registration Link for the 8th Annual Gastonia EbonyFest Juneteenth ...
06/15/2026

🌳✨ WE HEARD YOU! ✨🌳

Due to popular demand, the Vendor Registration Link for the 8th Annual Gastonia EbonyFest Juneteenth Festival has been REOPENED for a LIMITED TIME!

🎉 Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of one of Gaston County’s premier celebrations of culture, community, and freedom.

This year’s theme, “Rooted in Resilience,” honors the strength of our ancestors, the power of our communities, and the bright future we continue to build together.

📅 FINAL DEADLINE:
⏰ Wednesday at 6:19 PM

Whether you’re showcasing handcrafted goods, delicious food, community resources, art, fashion, or unique services, we want YOU to join us!

🔥 Vendor spaces are limited and will close promptly at the deadline.

🌟 Live Music
🌟 Family Fun
🌟 Community Engagement
🌟 Cultural Celebration

Secure your spot today and help us make the 8th Annual Gastonia EbonyFest Juneteenth Festival our biggest celebration yet!

📚 ROOTED IN RESILIENCE: KNOW YOUR ROOTS, SHAPE YOUR FUTURE 🌳Join us as we continue celebrating the 8th Annual Gastonia E...
06/15/2026

📚 ROOTED IN RESILIENCE: KNOW YOUR ROOTS, SHAPE YOUR FUTURE 🌳

Join us as we continue celebrating the 8th Annual Gastonia EbonyFest Juneteenth Festival with a powerful journey into our past!

🗓 Monday, June 15, 2026
📍 Gaston County Public Library
⏰ 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Discover the stories, records, and connections that make up your family history through our Ancestry Presentation & Library Tour. Whether you’re just beginning your genealogy journey or looking to uncover new branches of your family tree, this experience will help bring your history to life.

✨ Learn how to trace your lineage
✨ Explore local and family history resources
✨ Connect with your heritage and community
✨ Celebrate the resilience of those who came before us

Our History. Our Power. Our Future.

As we honor Juneteenth and reflect on more than 250 years of resilience, we invite you to explore the roots that continue to shape generations today.

🎟️ FREE & Open to the Public
Everyone is welcome!

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🌳✨ TODAY IS THE DAY! ✨🌳The journey begins!Join us TODAY as we kick off the 8th Annual Gastonia EbonyFest Juneteenth Fest...
06/13/2026

🌳✨ TODAY IS THE DAY! ✨🌳

The journey begins!

Join us TODAY as we kick off the 8th Annual Gastonia EbonyFest Juneteenth Festival with our inaugural Ranlo Celebration!

🎉 Theme: Rooted in Resilience
📅 Saturday, June 13, 2026
⏰ Beginning at 5:00 PM
📍 Ranlo Ball Field
🏡 Ranlo, North Carolina

Today, we gather to honor the strength, perseverance, and legacy of those who came before us while celebrating the vibrant culture, music, art, and community that continue to shape our future.

Enjoy:
🎶 Live Entertainment
🛍️ Local Vendors
🍽️ Delicious Food
🤝 Community Connections
🌟 Family-Friendly Activities

This is more than a festival—it’s a celebration of freedom, heritage, and resilience.

Bring your family, bring your friends, and help us start an unforgettable Juneteenth week together!

⏰ VENDOR REGISTRATION CLOSING SOON! ⏰The countdown is on! Vendor registration for the 8th Annual Gastonia EbonyFest June...
06/12/2026

⏰ VENDOR REGISTRATION CLOSING SOON! ⏰

The countdown is on! Vendor registration for the 8th Annual Gastonia EbonyFest Juneteenth Festival will officially close at 6:19 PM.

If you’ve been thinking about joining us, now is the time to secure your spot and become part of one of Gaston County’s largest Juneteenth celebrations!

🌳 Rooted in Resilience
📅 June 13–19, 2026
📍 Ranlo Ball Field (June 13)
📍 Rotary Centennial Pavilion, Gastonia (June 19)

Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your business, connect with the community, and celebrate culture, heritage, and excellence.

⏳ Vendor applications close TODAY at 6:19 PM.

🌟 Featured Vendor Spotlight 🌟🧵✨ Help us celebrate the African American Quilting Guild of Gaston County as a Featured Ven...
06/12/2026

🌟 Featured Vendor Spotlight 🌟

🧵✨ Help us celebrate the African American Quilting Guild of Gaston County as a Featured Vendor at the 8th Annual Gastonia EbonyFest Juneteenth Festival !

For generations, quilting has been a powerful form of storytelling, preserving family histories, cultural traditions, and the resilience of our communities. The African American Quilting Guild of Gaston County continues this rich legacy through beautiful handcrafted works that honor the past while inspiring future generations.

Come meet the talented artists, learn about the history behind their quilts, and experience firsthand how creativity and culture are woven together.

🌳 Rooted in Resilience 🌳

📍 June 13, 2026
Ranlo Ball Field
Ranlo, NC

📍 June 19, 2026
Rotary Centennial Pavilion
Gastonia, NC

Join us as we celebrate history, heritage, art, and community during the 8th Annual EbonyFest Juneteenth Celebration!

🖤❤️💛💚

💙❤️ FEATURED VENDOR SPOTLIGHT ❤️💙We’re excited to welcome Indivisible Gaston as a featured vendor at the 8th Annual Gast...
06/11/2026

💙❤️ FEATURED VENDOR SPOTLIGHT ❤️💙

We’re excited to welcome Indivisible Gaston as a featured vendor at the 8th Annual Gastonia EbonyFest Juneteenth Festival : Rooted in Resilience!

Indivisible Gaston is a grassroots organization dedicated to strengthening our community through civic engagement, advocacy, education, and action. Their mission is simple but powerful: ensuring that every voice matters and every person has the opportunity to participate in shaping a better future.

Stop by their vendor booth to learn more about local issues, community involvement opportunities, voter engagement, and ways to make a positive impact right here in Gaston County.

🤝 Building Community
📢 Encouraging Civic Engagement
❤️ Promoting Inclusion
✊ Advocating for Equity & Justice

As we celebrate freedom, resilience, and progress, we’re proud to feature organizations that are helping create stronger, more connected communities.

🌳 Rooted in Resilience

📍 June 13, 2026
Ranlo Ball Field
Ranlo, NC

📍 June 19, 2026
Rotary Centennial Pavilion
Gastonia, NC

Be sure to visit Indivisible Gaston during EbonyFest and discover ways to stay informed, get involved, and make a difference.

💙❤️✊🤝🌳

🤝✨ THANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS! ✨🤝The success of EbonyFest Juneteenth 2026 is made possible by businesses and or...
06/11/2026

🤝✨ THANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS! ✨🤝

The success of EbonyFest Juneteenth 2026 is made possible by businesses and organizations that believe in investing in community, culture, and opportunity.

We are proud to recognize Piedmont Delicatessen and Christian Jacobs Salon Suites as sponsors of the 8th Annual Gastonia EbonyFest Juneteenth Festival : Rooted in Resilience.

Their support helps us continue creating meaningful experiences that celebrate freedom, honor our history, showcase local businesses, and bring our community together.

When local businesses invest in community events, they help strengthen the very foundation of the places we call home. We are grateful for their partnership and commitment to making a difference in Gaston County.

🌳 Rooted in Resilience

📍 June 13, 2026
Ranlo Ball Field
Ranlo, NC

📍 June 19, 2026
Rotary Centennial Pavilion
Gastonia, NC

Please join us in thanking these valued sponsors for helping make EbonyFest Juneteenth 2026 possible!

❤️🖤💚💛🤝✨

💙✊ THANK YOU, NAACP GASTONIA BRANCH #5394-B! ✊💙The Gastonia EbonyFest Juneteenth Festival is honored to recognize the N...
06/11/2026

💙✊ THANK YOU, NAACP GASTONIA BRANCH #5394-B! ✊💙

The Gastonia EbonyFest Juneteenth Festival is honored to recognize the NAACP Gastonia Branch #5394-B as a proud sponsor of the 8th Annual Gastonia EbonyFest Juneteenth Festival : Rooted in Resilience.

For generations, the NAACP has stood on the front lines of the fight for civil rights, equity, education, and justice. Through advocacy, community engagement, and unwavering leadership, the Gastonia Branch continues to help create positive change throughout our community.

Their support of EbonyFest reflects a shared commitment to preserving history, celebrating culture, empowering future generations, and building a stronger tomorrow for all.

As we commemorate Juneteenth and the ongoing journey toward freedom and equality, we thank the NAACP Gastonia Branch for standing with us and investing in our community.

🌳 Rooted in Resilience

📍 June 13, 2026
Ranlo Ball Field
Ranlo, NC

📍 June 19, 2026
Rotary Centennial Pavilion
Gastonia, NC

Please join us in thanking NAACP Gastonia Branch #5394-B for their partnership, advocacy, and dedication to advancing justice and opportunity throughout Gaston County.

💙✊🖤❤️💚💛

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