
Ujamaa Marketplace - Juneteenth Edition
A Juneteenth-themed street marketplace with local artisans, makers, and Black-owned vendors along S Market St. Expect a community-forward afternoon of browsing unique goods, meeting neighbors, and celebrating culture outdoors.
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A Juneteenth gathering centered on joy, culture, and remembrance, honoring Black history and the legacy of those who came before us. Community comes together on Eagle Street’s The Block to reflect and imagine a more just future.

A Juneteenth gathering centered on joy, culture, and remembrance, honoring Black history and the legacy of those who came before us. Community comes together on Eagle Street’s The Block to reflect and imagine a more just future.
A Juneteenth gathering centered on joy, culture, and remembrance, honoring Black history and the legacy of those who came before us. Community comes together on Eagle Street’s The Block to reflect and imagine a more just future.

An outdoor Juneteenth community celebration with drum circle rhythms, High Stepping Majorette and Drum Corps performances, and festival energy in a neighborhood playground. Food trucks and a Duck Derby add kid friendly, all ages fun.

An outdoor Juneteenth community celebration with drum circle rhythms, High Stepping Majorette and Drum Corps performances, and festival energy in a neighborhood playground. Food trucks and a Duck Derby add kid friendly, all ages fun.
An outdoor Juneteenth community celebration with drum circle rhythms, High Stepping Majorette and Drum Corps performances, and festival energy in a neighborhood playground. Food trucks and a Duck Derby add kid friendly, all ages fun.

Storytime for families with young children inside the historic Vance house, with read alouds themed around Juneteenth and the Fourth of July. A relaxed, kid focused afternoon at a state historic site.

Storytime for families with young children inside the historic Vance house, with read alouds themed around Juneteenth and the Fourth of July. A relaxed, kid focused afternoon at a state historic site.
Storytime for families with young children inside the historic Vance house, with read alouds themed around Juneteenth and the Fourth of July. A relaxed, kid focused afternoon at a state historic site.

High-energy Juneteenth night with soulful groove-driven sets from Virtuous & Hypnotic Band in a lively brewery atmosphere. Celebrates Black history, resilience, and joy with a culture-forward community vibe and late-night energy.

High-energy Juneteenth night with soulful groove-driven sets from Virtuous & Hypnotic Band in a lively brewery atmosphere. Celebrates Black history, resilience, and joy with a culture-forward community vibe and late-night energy.
High-energy Juneteenth night with soulful groove-driven sets from Virtuous & Hypnotic Band in a lively brewery atmosphere. Celebrates Black history, resilience, and joy with a culture-forward community vibe and late-night energy.

Sunlit outdoor summer curiosity market of artisan vendors selling handmade goods, vintage oddities, and local crafts, creating a family friendly community shopping and discovery experience.

Sunlit outdoor summer curiosity market of artisan vendors selling handmade goods, vintage oddities, and local crafts, creating a family friendly community shopping and discovery experience.
Sunlit outdoor summer curiosity market of artisan vendors selling handmade goods, vintage oddities, and local crafts, creating a family friendly community shopping and discovery experience.
![Impact [.!?$]: An Art Exhibition for Juneteenth and Civic Season](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.exploreasheville.com%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Flisting_images%2Feu-west-1-ced5e211-a7da-cd81-17cf-60294d63935c-w-1544h-1158-398c6c-w-1545h-1158-96e492-impact_____Civic_Seasoon_Art_Exhibit_png.png&w=3840&q=75)
Juneteenth-themed visual art fills a historic cultural center with reflections on Black history, civic engagement, and social change. Gallery-style viewing invites conversation and community connection during Civic Season programming.
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Juneteenth-themed visual art fills a historic cultural center with reflections on Black history, civic engagement, and social change. Gallery-style viewing invites conversation and community connection during Civic Season programming.
Juneteenth-themed visual art fills a historic cultural center with reflections on Black history, civic engagement, and social change. Gallery-style viewing invites conversation and community connection during Civic Season programming.

Juneteenth remembrance and celebration centered on Black Asheville history and community pride. Expect an evening of honoring, reflection, and shared stories at a neighborhood community center gathering.

Juneteenth remembrance and celebration centered on Black Asheville history and community pride. Expect an evening of honoring, reflection, and shared stories at a neighborhood community center gathering.
Juneteenth remembrance and celebration centered on Black Asheville history and community pride. Expect an evening of honoring, reflection, and shared stories at a neighborhood community center gathering.

A neighborhood market in Swannanoa bringing together local vendors for browsing, shopping, and community mingling. Expect a casual afternoon vibe with small-business goods and a walk-around, pop-up style setup.

A neighborhood market in Swannanoa bringing together local vendors for browsing, shopping, and community mingling. Expect a casual afternoon vibe with small-business goods and a walk-around, pop-up style setup.
A neighborhood market in Swannanoa bringing together local vendors for browsing, shopping, and community mingling. Expect a casual afternoon vibe with small-business goods and a walk-around, pop-up style setup.

A witchy pop up market inside a metaphysical shop, mixing local artisans with occult curiosities and handmade goods. Browse vendors, chat with practitioners, and pick up magical supplies in an intimate community setting.

A witchy pop up market inside a metaphysical shop, mixing local artisans with occult curiosities and handmade goods. Browse vendors, chat with practitioners, and pick up magical supplies in an intimate community setting.
A witchy pop up market inside a metaphysical shop, mixing local artisans with occult curiosities and handmade goods. Browse vendors, chat with practitioners, and pick up magical supplies in an intimate community setting.

A Juneteenth evening in denim and diamonds with a live band, bar service, and a festive soiree atmosphere at the YMI Cultural Center. Ticket proceeds support YMI Art Gallery programs and community cultural initiatives.

A Juneteenth evening in denim and diamonds with a live band, bar service, and a festive soiree atmosphere at the YMI Cultural Center. Ticket proceeds support YMI Art Gallery programs and community cultural initiatives.
A Juneteenth evening in denim and diamonds with a live band, bar service, and a festive soiree atmosphere at the YMI Cultural Center. Ticket proceeds support YMI Art Gallery programs and community cultural initiatives.
A free summer pop up market filled with locally handmade goods, from small batch crafts to one of a kind art pieces, set up for easy Saturday browsing. Expect a community vibe with rotating vendors and giftable finds.
A free summer pop up market filled with locally handmade goods, from small batch crafts to one of a kind art pieces, set up for easy Saturday browsing. Expect a community vibe with rotating vendors and giftable finds.
A free summer pop up market filled with locally handmade goods, from small batch crafts to one of a kind art pieces, set up for easy Saturday browsing. Expect a community vibe with rotating vendors and giftable finds.

Runway-style fashion show marks a grand opening night at a boutique marketplace, blending shopping with a high-energy evening vibe. Expect curated local vendors, statement looks, and a crowd-forward launch party atmosphere.

Runway-style fashion show marks a grand opening night at a boutique marketplace, blending shopping with a high-energy evening vibe. Expect curated local vendors, statement looks, and a crowd-forward launch party atmosphere.
Runway-style fashion show marks a grand opening night at a boutique marketplace, blending shopping with a high-energy evening vibe. Expect curated local vendors, statement looks, and a crowd-forward launch party atmosphere.

Patriotic block party energy takes over the South Slope Brewing District for an Independence Day night out. Expect a street-style crowd scene built around red white and blue celebration and neighborhood revelry.

Patriotic block party energy takes over the South Slope Brewing District for an Independence Day night out. Expect a street-style crowd scene built around red white and blue celebration and neighborhood revelry.
Patriotic block party energy takes over the South Slope Brewing District for an Independence Day night out. Expect a street-style crowd scene built around red white and blue celebration and neighborhood revelry.

A daytime community gathering at the historic YMI Cultural Center centered on cultural celebration and connection. Expect a festival-style atmosphere with local-focused programming in a downtown community venue.

A daytime community gathering at the historic YMI Cultural Center centered on cultural celebration and connection. Expect a festival-style atmosphere with local-focused programming in a downtown community venue.
A daytime community gathering at the historic YMI Cultural Center centered on cultural celebration and connection. Expect a festival-style atmosphere with local-focused programming in a downtown community venue.

Sip curated wines while browsing handcrafted goods in a community-forward artist market. A relaxed midweek hang for chatting with makers, discovering local art, and unwinding with a glass in hand.

Sip curated wines while browsing handcrafted goods in a community-forward artist market. A relaxed midweek hang for chatting with makers, discovering local art, and unwinding with a glass in hand.
Sip curated wines while browsing handcrafted goods in a community-forward artist market. A relaxed midweek hang for chatting with makers, discovering local art, and unwinding with a glass in hand.

An intimate Juneteenth conversation centered on liberation and legacy, blending community storytelling with reflective discussion on Black history and ongoing social change. Expect thoughtful dialogue, cultural context, and space for shared learning.

An intimate Juneteenth conversation centered on liberation and legacy, blending community storytelling with reflective discussion on Black history and ongoing social change. Expect thoughtful dialogue, cultural context, and space for shared learning.
An intimate Juneteenth conversation centered on liberation and legacy, blending community storytelling with reflective discussion on Black history and ongoing social change. Expect thoughtful dialogue, cultural context, and space for shared learning.

Fresh seasonal produce sits alongside handmade goods from local makers and small businesses in a community-focused market. A neighborhood gathering centered on inclusivity, mutual support, and strengthening the local economy.

Fresh seasonal produce sits alongside handmade goods from local makers and small businesses in a community-focused market. A neighborhood gathering centered on inclusivity, mutual support, and strengthening the local economy.
Fresh seasonal produce sits alongside handmade goods from local makers and small businesses in a community-focused market. A neighborhood gathering centered on inclusivity, mutual support, and strengthening the local economy.

A self guided downtown crawl through galleries, studios, restaurants, breweries, and performance spaces, with fresh work on the walls and pop in cultural moments. Expect artist meetups, rotating exhibits, and a lively First Friday street vibe.

A self guided downtown crawl through galleries, studios, restaurants, breweries, and performance spaces, with fresh work on the walls and pop in cultural moments. Expect artist meetups, rotating exhibits, and a lively First Friday street vibe.
A self guided downtown crawl through galleries, studios, restaurants, breweries, and performance spaces, with fresh work on the walls and pop in cultural moments. Expect artist meetups, rotating exhibits, and a lively First Friday street vibe.

Conversation-driven book discussion centered on Black experiences and literature in a historic cultural center setting. Expect thoughtful prompts, shared reflections, and community dialogue around themes of identity, history, and social justice.

Conversation-driven book discussion centered on Black experiences and literature in a historic cultural center setting. Expect thoughtful prompts, shared reflections, and community dialogue around themes of identity, history, and social justice.
Conversation-driven book discussion centered on Black experiences and literature in a historic cultural center setting. Expect thoughtful prompts, shared reflections, and community dialogue around themes of identity, history, and social justice.

A Juneteenth gala night with Kente Kitchen catering and the Freeflow band setting the tone for an evening of dancing, mingling, and cultural pride. Dress up in African and prolific attire for a runway style fashion moment and community celebration.

A Juneteenth gala night with Kente Kitchen catering and the Freeflow band setting the tone for an evening of dancing, mingling, and cultural pride. Dress up in African and prolific attire for a runway style fashion moment and community celebration.
A Juneteenth gala night with Kente Kitchen catering and the Freeflow band setting the tone for an evening of dancing, mingling, and cultural pride. Dress up in African and prolific attire for a runway style fashion moment and community celebration.