THREE DAYS OF MUSIC, FOOD AND FAMILY FUN!
The 20th Annual JuneteenthOhio Festival is the longest-running, fastest growing event in the central Ohio African American community. Juneteenth commemorates President Lincoln’s signing of the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, an act that began to free African Americans and Black indigenous natives of the northern continent. The last state in the union to receive news of this historic event was Galveston Texas on June 19, 1865. Almost two and a half years later, General Gordon Granger rode into Galveston Texas and read order number three freeing the remaining blacks of the union. This is the date recognized by 35 million African Americans throughout the nation as their Independence Day.

“We are grateful and honored to produce the 20th Annual JuneteenthOhio Festival, June 18th – 20th in Columbus Ohio at the beautiful and historical Franklin Park. Activities begin at 12 Noon to 9:00 pm each day”. States Mustafaa Shabazz JuneteenthOhio Chairman.

“The main goal this year is to increase awareness of the great contributions African Americans made in our great nation, while improving the quality of activities and attractions for all festival goers. The free three day event will offer free health screenings, a job fair, City Wide talent show, Free your mind book fair, a Chess tournament, Jazz, gospel, and Juneteenthohio Anniversary concert starring “Ray Jay” & Ginuine, old school R&B music, Ohio’s Own the “DEELE” The taste of Columbus is at the Soul food pavilion.

This year’s sponsors are: Cardinal Health, Honda, GCAC, City Of Columbus Recreation & Parks, Radio One Of Columbus, Ujamaa Bookstore and Columbus radio Group. Sponsorship and vending opportunities are still available. In addition, business, Individual donors and others are encouraged to contribute as Friends of the festival offering donations between $5 and $999. Donor’s names will be listed in the JuneteenthOhio Program Booklet.” In-kind products and services are still vitally needed,” Shabazz states, Minority and female owned businesses are urged to participate as vendors or sponsors. According to Shabazz nearly 150,000 people attended last year’s JuneteenthOhio festival.

The 20th Annual JuneteenthOhio festival has something for everybody! Bring a loved one to the health and book fair, featuring local and national authors, or visit the Soul Food and Children’s Pavilion, register for the City-Wide Talent Show, or just come out and enjoy jazz in the park Friday,Gospel Saturday, and Old School Sunday.

Friday, June 18th, 2010
JuneteenthOhio “Jazz” In Franklin Park” 12:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Free your mind book fair Recognizing sponsors & community volunteers
Children’s Pavilion “Under Ground Rail Road Journey”
Health Screenings & Wellness Activities
Cultural Marketplace
Soul Food Pavilion
Reception: Llaila Afrika Author of the Book “African Holistic Health
City-Wide Talent Show
Jazz in the park!
Freestyle
Unique Soul
Spirit
Seen True
Super "G"

JuneteenthOhio Gospel
Saturday June 19th 12noon - 9:00pm (Franklin Park)
3 mile Unity walk (9:00 am)
City-Wide Drum Call Honoring community elders (is said)
Spoken word poetry
Chess Tournament
Book & Health Fair (Dr. Llaila Africa health and nutritional training)
Children’s pavilion (underground rail road journey)
Gospel concert
Cultural market
Soul Food pavilionCasper "The Biblical Sun"
Chronicles
T. P Project
New Hope Community Mass Choir
"Fo Mo Deep"
The Late Crew
7:00 pm JuneteenthOhio Anniversary Concert (Starring “Ray Jay” & Ginuwine)
(300 West Broad Street) Veterans Memorial Downtown Columbus Ohio Tickets are $25.00 in advance and $35.00 at the door, VIP tickets are available at Ujamaa Bookstore 1511 E. Livingston Avenue Columbus Ohio call (614) 258-4633 or go on line to JuneteenthOhio.net

JuneteenthOhio Father’s Day
Sunday June 20th 12 noon to 9:00 pm
Book & Health Fair (Supreme Understanding speaks to the youth)
Children’s pavilion (underground rail road journey)
Cultural market place
Soul Food pavilion
Rated R
Father's Day Tribute (Honda & MFM)
Black Foot
The DEELE