"The 4th of July Freed the Land; Juneteenth Freed the People"
THOMASVILLE, GA — The Juneteenth of Thomasville–Thomas County Foundation, Inc. invites the public to attend the 7th Annual Juneteenth Empowerment Freedom Festival on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Thomasville Exchange Club Fairgrounds, 2057 GA Highway 122, Thomasville, Georgia.
Organizers expect more than 2,500 attendees from across South Georgia and North Florida to participate in one of the region's largest celebrations of freedom, culture, education, and community empowerment. The festival commemorates the end of slavery in the United States while connecting individuals and families to resources, opportunities, and services that strengthen communities.
"Juneteenth is more than a celebration of freedom; it is an opportunity for our community to come together and find solutions," said Truvine Walker, Board Chair of the Juneteenth of Thomasville–Thomas County Foundation, Inc. "Through our Resource Fair, Job Fair, Health & Wellness Fair, educational programs, and community partnerships, we are helping connect people to resources that address employment, healthcare, housing concerns, youth development, food insecurity, and other critical needs."
Festival attractions include:
• Opening Ceremony featuring U.S. Army Sergeant Major Jarvis Rozier
• Juneteenth Gospel Fest featuring local and regional gospel artists
• Juneteenth Affairs Resource Expo
• Job & Career Fair
• Health & Wellness Fair
• Community Resource Fair
• Juneteenth Live Museum: "Witness the Journey. Celebrate the Legacy."
• Children's Village
• Literacy Corner
• Charity Car, Truck & Bike Show
• Food Trucks and Vendor Marketplace
• Family Activities and Entertainment
"Juneteenth is an American story," said Ucher Dent, Executive Director. "This festival is about honoring the past, celebrating the present, and empowering the future while bringing our community together in unity."
Partnering Sponsors
The Juneteenth of Thomasville–Thomas County Foundation, Inc. proudly recognizes the following partnering sponsors for their commitment to community empowerment and helping make this celebration possible:
• City of Thomasville
• One Heartbeat Inc.
• Serious Injury Law Group
• H & V Farms
• Mission of Hope – Tallahassee, Inc.
• Hawkins Heart In Home Care
• VyStar Credit Union
• Cleaver-Brooks
Event Information
Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Thomasville Exchange Club Fairgrounds
2057 GA Highway 122
Thomasville, GA
Admission: $5
Children 12 & Under: Free
Parking: Free
Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, folding chairs, small tables, and coolers containing ice and water only. Festival admission supports scholarships, literacy initiatives, youth leadership programs, and community empowerment efforts provided by the Juneteenth of Thomasville–Thomas County Foundation, Inc. For more information, visit www.juneteenthoftvilletcounty.com, email information@juneteenthoftvilletcounty.org, or call 229-225-7936.