Events

New City Poets' 2nd Annual Juneteenth Poetry Jam Date: Friday, June 19th Time: 7:00p.m. Location: 1159 24th St., Des Moines, IA  50314 cost: $20      

Juneteenth Freedom - Culture - Community   When: Friday, June 19th Where: Willkie House, 900 17th St. Des Moines, IA 50314 Time: 8 p.m. - Midnight Celebrating the 109th Birthday […]

A Soulful Celebration Location: Garden Restaurant & Show Lounge Address:  525 E Grand Ave. Des Moines, IA  50309 Date; Friday, June 19th, 8:00 p.m.       A Soulful Celebration […]

Keokuk Iowa's Juneteenth 5K Time: 8a.m. Date: June 20 Location: Rand Park, 1401 Stripe St. Keokuk, IA Registration: Starts at 7a.m. at site or scan QR code below     In honor of Juneteenth we are holding our sixth annual 5K Freedom Run! Meet at the Chief of Keokuk before race time (8am). Register online […]

New Place! Same Soul! Juneteenth Celebration Time: 11:00a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Date: June 20th Location: Downtown Davenport, IA - 2nd Street between Brady and Harrison.   🎉 Juneteenth is DOWNTOWN and we are bringing EVERYTHING! Friends of MLK + TMBC Lincoln Resource Center invite YOU to celebrate Juneteenth 2026 in the heart of Davenport! 📅 […]

African American Historical & Cultural Museum 2nd Annual Juneteenth Car Show & Craft Fair   Time: 11a.m. Date June 20th Location: African American Historical & Cultural Museum, 1320 E 4th St, Waterloo, IA 50703   Join the African American Historical & Cultural Museum on Saturday, June 20th for our 2nd Annual Juneteenth Car Show in […]

Juneteenth Freedom Festival Date: June 20th Time: 12p.m. - 5p.m. Location: De Edwin & Gladys White Park, 300 Angular St., Burlington IA 52601   Join your community in celebrating Juneteenth in Greater Burlington! Juneteenth National Independence Day (June 19) is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of enslaved people. It is […]

Annual Neighbors Day Celebration Location: Western Gateway Park -1000 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA Date: Saturday, June 20th   Come celebrate with us for the official Iowa Juneteenth Annual Neighbor's Day Celebration. Live entertainment, children's play area with bouncy houses, FOOD!!!, shopping, and more. This is a FREE event to attend. If you are interested […]

African American Museum of Iowa Juneteenth Festival Location: 55 12th SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401     Juneteenth Festival Join the AAMI as we commemorate Juneteenth with our annual festival! This year we will be at the African American Museum of Iowa (55 12th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401) from 12-6 PM on Saturday, […]

Ottumwa's 5th Annual Juneteenth Celebration Location: Ottumwa's Central Park (106 N. Court Street), Ottumwa, IA Date: Saturday, June 20th Time: 12pm till 7pm     Then plan to attend and enjoy the live music acts, family fun activities, and many booths at this 5th annual celebration. Bring your friends and family as we come together […]