Fauquier County Juneteenth | Freedom, History & Community

Freedom Has a Voice

Celebrate Freedom. Preserve History. Build Community.

Fauquier Juneteenth brings generations together through history, culture, education, service, and joyful celebration.

Watch the 2026 Recap Join the Veterans Walk

Relive the Celebration

2026 Juneteenth Highlights

Two days. Two distinct experiences. One unforgettable celebration of freedom, culture, history, health, music, and community.

Friday at Eva Walker Park

Community, History & Neighborhood Pride

Look back on the community lunch, Juneteenth program, historical presentations, family activities, local voices, fish fry, and live entertainment that opened our 2026 celebration.

Watch the Friday Highlight Video →

Saturday at the WARF

Culture, Arts, Wellness & Live Music

Relive the larger festival experience featuring vendors, food, youth activities, community wellness, DJ D-Lux, Barbour Travelers, Chemistry Band, and Major League Band.

Watch the Saturday Highlight Video →

November 7 2026 · 9:00 a.m.

First Annual · Registration Open

Veterans Day Walk for Education

Celebrating Freedom Day. Honoring Those Who Defend Freedom.

Join Fauquier Juneteenth, Inc. and American Legion Post 360 for a meaningful community walk along the Warrenton Greenway. Together, we will recognize local veterans, celebrate the freedoms they defended, and invest in educational opportunities for local students.

This is a community walk, not a race. Participants of different ages, abilities, accessibility needs, and fitness levels are welcome to walk at their own pace.

Adult Participation $50 donation

Youth Participation $25 donation

Location Warrenton Greenway

Purpose Veterans, education, and community

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Save the Date

Juneteenth Returns June 19, 2027

We are already preparing for another powerful Fauquier County Juneteenth celebration. Mark your calendar and plan to join us as we continue honoring history, celebrating culture, strengthening community, and carrying freedom forward.

Vendor registration will open in January 2027. Additional event, sponsorship, contest, volunteer, and vendor information will be announced as planning continues.

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Help Shape What Comes Next

Join the Fauquier Juneteenth Team

Bring your skills, ideas, relationships, and love for community to the work behind the celebration. Learn about joining the Planning Committee, serving on the Board of Directors, and supporting specific roles and responsibilities throughout the year.

Whether you enjoy programs, logistics, vendors, youth activities, history, health and wellness, sponsorships, fundraising, communications, or volunteer coordination, there is a meaningful place for you to contribute.

Explore Roles & Join Us

A Legacy of Community Support

Honoring Our Previous Sponsors & Grantors

Fauquier Juneteenth has grown because organizations, businesses, foundations, and community partners chose to invest in freedom, education, culture, and connection. We gratefully preserve their names here as part of our story.

Two days. One community. A celebration of freedom that keeps moving forward.

The spirit of Fauquier Juneteenth 2026

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Juneteenth 2026

Join us for an unforgettable Juneteenth weekend featuring two powerful experiences, two unique vibes, and one united community. Please check out the Frequently Asked Questions that includes important information about the event. Please also see the shuttle information for each day on the website, below.

Saturday, June 20, 2026 | Warrenton Aquatic Recreation Facility (WARF) | 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Visit Saturday Parking & Shuttle info for more information.
Experience the high-energy Juneteenth Cultural & Arts Festival & Health Fair with vendors, food trucks, live music, stage performances, and community wellness activations. This larger festival atmosphere brings together culture, commerce, health, and celebration in one dynamic space.

12:00-3:00p.m. - Youth Activities, DJ D-Lux

1:00p.m. - Barbour Travelers

2:30p.m. - Chemistry Band

3:30p.m. - Major League Band

Saturday Shuttle Service from Fauquier High School from 11:00-5:00p.m. (Note: There will no Lot A service on Saturday)

Friday, June 19, 2026 | Eva Walker Park | 12:00p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Kick off the celebration with an intimate Juneteenth Block Party featuring curated vendors, food trucks, family and community history tents, a sponsored community lunch, live programming, and uplifting entertainment. This day centers local history, storytelling, and neighborhood pride in a welcoming, family-focused setting. We will also be doing a fish fry fundraiser at the event starting around 2:00p.m.

12:00p.m. - Lunch & Community Fellowship

1:00p.m. - Juneteenth Program featuring Juneteenth Significance, Community Heroes

2:00-4:00p.m. - Historical Presentations, Orators, and Activities for All

3:00p.m. - Mayoral Candidate Panel - Submit your questions for the Warrenton Mayoral Candidate by following the link: What’s on your Mind, Warrenton? Panel will be hosted by Mr. Jason Scott.

4:00p.m. - Be-1 Band

6:00p.m. - Be’la Dona Band

Please join us in thanking the 2026 Juneteenth Equality Advocate and Unity Supporter Sponsors and Grantors for their generous contribution and support:

Equality Advocate - $10,000+

-William M. Backer Foundation

Equality Advocate - $5,000

-Oak View National Bank

Unity Supporter - $1,000+

-Afro-American Historical Association

-Moser Funeral Home

-Black Lives Matter Vigil for Action

-View Tree Lodge #142

-Rappahannock Electric Cooperative

-Kaiser Permanente

-Renewal by Andersen