Norman Juneteenth Festival
An educational, family-friendly celebration of Black culture!
Norman Juneteenth Festival
An educational, family-friendly celebration of Black culture!
Venue
Entertainment
Entertainment
Join us at
Reaves Park, 2501 Jenkins Ave, Norman, OK 73072
Questions about accommodations or accessibility?
Entertainment
Entertainment
Entertainment
We're excited to welcome more talented artists to the Norman Juneteenth Festival stage this year!
Stay turned for the 2025 line-up!
Vendors
Entertainment
Vendors
Our festival supports local businesses, entrepreneurs and non-profits in the community.
Registration open through May 30!
Schedule of Events
6:00 PM: Festival begins!
- Opening prayer and performance by OU Gospel Choir
- Welcome by J.C. Watts
6:25 PM: Live performance by secret artist
6:55 PM: Keynote address
7:05 PM: Live performance by secret artist
7:35 PM: Raffle drawing & surprise reveal
7:40 PM: Community Pillar Awards
7:45 PM: Line Dancing by MetroTech
8:00 PM: DJ
9:30 PM: Fireworks begin
Domino Tournament
Sign up for the Norman (OK) Alumni Chapter Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Annual Domino Tournament!
- Cash prizes: $25, $50, $100
- 2 player teams; All fives count
- 200 points wins each game
Sign up by 6:30 PM at the Domino Pavillion!
Get Involved!
Vendors
Our festival supports local businesses, entrepreneurs and non-profits in the community.
Forms are open through May 30!
Volunteers
Want to help bring the festival together? Sign up to volunteer!
3:00pm- 5:00pm - Set Up: Setting up tables, directing vendors, etc.
6:00pm- 9:00pm- Event Support + Tear Down: Assisting attendees, monitoring festival areas, breaking down equipment, etc.
Volunteers must be 16 or older.
Community Pillar Awards
The Dr. George & Barbara Henderson Community Pillar Award serves to recognize community members doing the most good for their neighbors, friends and family in Norman.
Self-nominations are accepted.
Form is open through May 30!
Community Cookbook
We're creating a community cookbook! Want to have a family favorite recipe included?
Share your recipe, photos and memories with us.
The cookbook will be raffled off at the festival and all proceeds support future events!
Youth Art Exhibit
We want to showcase your artwork at the 2025 Juneteenth Festival this year!
Submit your art by June 1 to be considered.
Art show objectives:
- Submitted art should embody the theme of "Resilience through Arts and Culture"
- Pieces for submission should reflect aspects of African American culture, history and beauty.
Submission criteria:
- Artists must be aged 6 to 18
- Pieces must be no larger than 8 x 10 inches
- Only 2-D media will be accepted
- Include Title, artist age and name, parent name and number
Deliver Tuesday and Thursday between 11am - 4pm:
- The Beacon Project: 517 W Gray St, Norman, OK 73069
- Twelfth Ave Recreation Center, 1701 12th Ave NE, Norman, OK 73071
Accepted pieces will be voted on and displayed at the Norman Juneteenth Festival on June 19th, 2025 at Reaves Park!
Thank you to our partners and sponsors!
Save the Date
After you've enjoyed the Norman Juneteenth Festival, be sure to check out Black Men's Wellness Day, on September 13!
- Free Health Screenings
- 5k Walk & Run
- Kids, Seniors and Vendor Pavilions
All are welcome!
