4th Annual Black Miners Bar Juneteenth Festival Celebration
Contacts:
Steve Hilton
California State Parks
Gold Fields District Superintendent
(916) 988-0205
Tracie Stafford
Stafford Consulting Group
(916) 995-4435
Hello@JuneteenthFolsom.org
(916) 341-9771
A Celebrationof Freedom, Legacy and Community at Black Miners Bar, a Historic Black Gold Miners Settlement on Folsom Lake
FOLSOM — California State Parks and its fiscal sponsors, California Black Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Stafford Consulting Group, LLC, invite the public to the 4th Annual Juneteenth Festival at Black Miners Bar at Folsom Lake State Recreation Area (SRA) on Saturday, June 28 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. This FREE event celebrates freedom, culture and history and marks the 3rd anniversary of the site's renaming from Negro Bar to Black Miners Bar, in honor of the Black Gold Miners who established the area as one of California's earliest Black communities in 1849.
The festival commemorates June 19, 1865, also known as the second Independence Day, when the last enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas learned of their freedom – over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued. Established as a federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth honors the effective end of slavery in the United States and the continued pursuit of equity.
Festival Highlights:
- Living History and Education: Journey through time with exhibits exploring Juneteenth and Black gold mining heritage, featuring the renowned Buffalo
- Soldiers of Northern California 10th Cavalry Regiment, Company G recreating an authentic historical encampment.
- Culinary Delights: Indulge in an array of culinary delights from our carefully selected food vendors.
- Inspiring Speakers and Performers: Be inspired by thought-provoking speeches and captivating performances that pay homage to the spirit of Juneteenth.
- Concert: Groove to the rhythm of live musical performances from The LSB Band, Ariel Marin Band, the Award-winning Grant Line Marching band and more.
- Guided Nature Hikes: Explore the natural splendor of Folsom Lake State Recreation Area with expert-guided hikes.
- Kids Zone: Delight in interactive activities and entertainment tailored for our younger attendees.
- Shopping: Discover unique treasures and services offered by our diverse range of vendors.
- Beer Garden: Relax and unwind in our beer garden, offering a selection of refreshing beverages from Oak Park Brewery.
- Horseback Riding: Experience the beauty of the surroundings with horseback riding adventures.
- Watersports: Explore the sparkling waters of Folsom Lake with paddle sport rental
The Juneteenth Festival at Black Miners Bar is a not-for-profit based community effort produced by California State Parks, Stafford Consulting Group and a growing number of sponsors and community partners including Choose Folsom, Visit Sacramento, SEIU UHW AFRAM, SEIU 2015, Kaiser Permanente, SMUD and More.
Interested in becoming a vendor, sponsor or volunteer? Please visit JuneteenthFolsom.org, call (916) 341-9711, or email Hello@JuneteenthFolsom.org for more information.
Please note that, while the Juneteenth Festival is free, vehicles are subject to a $10 day-use fee to enter the state park. Black Miners Bar is located at 9698 Greenback Lane in Folsom.
Juneteenth at Black Miners Bar, Folsom Lake SRA in 2024. Photos from California State Parks.
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