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Celebrate 161 years of freedom, resilience, culture, and progress with the official Juneteenth 161 Years Commemorative T-Shirt.
A limited number of shirts are available on hand during the event. Additional shirts will be produced based on orders received.
If your size is not currently available, your shirt will be reserved and available for pickup at a later date. Pickup details will be announced following the event.
Wear your support, honor the legacy, and help us continue building meaningful community celebrations throughout Pulaski County.
Limited quantities available. Reserve yours today.
Honor a loved one, ancestor, veteran, family member, or personal legacy during the Gathering the Light Ceremony.
Your purchase includes:
• One commemorative American flag
• Opportunity to dedicate the flag with a family or honored name
• Participation in the Gathering the Light Ceremony
• American Flag becomes yours to keep after the ceremony
After purchase verification, you will receive a dedication tag to place on your chosen flag before the ceremony begins.
GATHERING THE LIGHT FAMILY & LEGACY OPTION
Honor multiple family members or loved ones.
Includes:
• Two commemorative flags (One American and one Juneteenth flag)
• Two dedication opportunities
• Participation in the Gathering the Light Ceremony
• Both flags become yours to keep after the ceremony
Only 161 Juneteenth Flags are available.*
Our most popular community support package.
Includes:
• Two commemorative flags
• Two dedication opportunities
• One raffle ticket for the Membership Chair raffle
• One entry to select an item from the community giveaway table
• Participation in the Gathering the Light Ceremony
• Both flags become yours to keep after the ceremony
Every purchase helps support future community programs, cultural celebrations, youth engagement, and Juneteenth activities throughout Pulaski County.
Only 161 Juneteenth Flags are available.*
An intimate Juneteenth cabaret experience featuring live performances, spoken word, music, storytelling, and a five-course tasting journey inspired by heritage, resilience, and celebration.
Creative Black Tie encouraged.
Adults only.
Limited Capacity.
A free public celebration in the Waynesville park featuring music, food, performances, vendors, family activities, honoring moments, and community connection.
Bring your lawn chairs.
Bring your family.
Bring your joy.
Volunteer to support the Juneteenth Fest 2026
Private board-only link. Codes required.*
Vendor registration includes a designated vendor space during Saturday Community Day at Waynesville Park (June 20, 5:00-10:00 PM).
VENDOR INCENTIVES (cascading)
- First 10 paid vendors — FREE day on the Robinson Billboard ($500 commercial value) + free shirt + social media feature
- First 20 paid vendors — FREE Juneteenth Fest 2026 shirt + social media feature
- All paid vendors — FREE dedicated social media feature on Branch + festival channels
FOOD VENDORS — additional requirements
Current Pulaski County food handler licensing, health inspection documentation, and any city-required certifications. Upload during registration.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Designated vendor space
- Inclusion in event promotions
- Approved Juneteenth educational materials for your booth
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
Commemorative playbill placement, sponsor recognition, or solo digital advertising — those are separate sponsorship opportunities. Contact Mr. James Norris, Fundraising Chair, for sponsorship.
DEADLINES
- June 6th — vendor commitment (vendor village + billboard locks)
- June 13th — all food vendor documentation submitted; shirt order locked
- June 20th — festival day. Setup 12:00-5:00 PM.
REQUIRED AT REGISTRATION
Business name, contact, shirt size, social media links
Questions: [email protected]
Support continued advocacy, community programming, cultural initiatives, and local engagement through an annual NAACP membership.
Membership coordination and follow-up will be provided directly through the NAACP Pulaski County Branch 4008-B membership team.
Sponsors receiving memberships may also choose to donate those memberships back to the community for giveaways and engagement opportunities during Community Day programming.
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