Juneteenth Weekend
Findlay Market will be open from 9 AM - 3 PM on Juneteenth - Friday, June 19.
Celebrate Juneteenth with Findlay Market! We are so lucky to have many incredible Black-Owned businesses in our community. To celebrate, we will be hosting a Panel & Group Discussion, a Tasting Tour, and a Juneteenth Jubilee event!
Friday, June 19: Juneteenth Panel & Group Discussion
11 AM - 1 PM
Join us for our Juneteenth Panel & Group Discussion on Friday, June 19! We are excited to welcome four Black community leaders to speak on this year’s theme: Holding Space for Joy, Reclaiming Happiness While Navigating Adversity.
Panelists:
Salimah Abdul- Hakim: Chef-Owner of Soleil Kitchen
Sherry Sims: CEO and Founder of the Black Career Women’s Network
Willie Hill: Executive Director of the Greater Cincinnati Microenterprise Initiative (GCMI)
Kevin Foston: Chef-Owner of Makers Bakers Co.
This event is completely free, but seating is limited, so please reserve your spot today! This event is organized in partnership with Black is Excellence.
Saturday, June 20: Juneteenth Tasting Tour
2 PM - 3:30 PM
Enjoy samples from five different Black-owned businesses at our Juneteenth Tasting Tour! This special tour connects guests with Black entrepreneurs in our community, allowing them to share stories over some of their delicious food. Additionally, guests will get a full historical tour of Findlay Market in between sample stops.
Participating Merchants:
Tickets:
Tickets are $35. Only 12 tickets are available for this tour. Buy yours today!
Sunday, June 21: Juneteenth Jubilee
10 AM - 4 PM
Join us in celebrating Findlay Market’s incredible Black-owned businesses at our annual Juneteenth Jubilee! You’ll be able to sample special dishes and receive discounts on artisan goods from dozens of different businesses throughout the Market District. Whether you’re revisiting businesses you know and love, or trying them out for the very first time, our Juneteenth Jubilee is a great opportunity to support Findlay Market’s incredible Black-owned businesses!
Tickets:
Tickets are sold in bundles. One ticket = one food sample, or $2 off an artisan good purchase.
8 for $20
18 for $40
Participating Vendors:
Afromeals – South African BBQ Chicken
All Cheri's Intriguing Crystals – $2 Off Any Jewelry Item
Che's Globally Inspired Catering & Events – Plantain Cups w/ Chicken & Hot sauce
Eliza Jane's BakeShop – Banana Pineapple Bundt Cake
Flourish Culinary Services – Sweet Potato Salad w/ Chili-Lime Dressing
Oury’s Frosty Treats – Millet Porridge topped w/ Chocolate Chips, Cookies, or Cheesecake Crunch
Gramma Debbie’s Kitchen – Sweet Potato Brown Butter Cornbread
Heads Up Trading Co. – $2 Off Any Purchase
IMGBAT – $2 Off Purchase or Juneteenth Commemorative Bracelet or Pendant
Luchy's – Jollof Rice and Grilled Chicken
Makers Bakers Co. – Watermelon Salad
Melanin Flame Candle Co. – Tin Candle
Programming & Community Partners
Vibraphonist Josh Strange performing at Jane’s on Friday, June 19 from 1 - 3 PM
Aprina Johnson performing at Jane’s on Saturday, June 20 from 5 - 7 PM
iamdjbraet performing at Race St. Station on Sunday, June 21 from 12 - 2 PM
DJ Pillo performing at Jane’s on Sunday, June 21 from 12 - 2 PM
Live Music
We will have talented Black artists playing at Music at the Market all weekend!
Josh Strange at Jane’s on Friday, June 19, from 1 -3 PM
iamdjbraet at Race St. Station on Sunday, June 21 from 12 - 2 PM