2024 West Virginia Juneteenth Festivals

NORTHERN WEST VIRGINIA

Wheeling

Wheeling Juneteenth Ceremony and Celebration
Wednesday, June 19
6 p.m.
Wheeling Heritage Port
Free
Join us at 6 p.m. at Heritage Port as we honor and celebrate African American history, music, faith, family, and freedom! The event will begin at 6 p.m. with a short ceremony. After the ceremony, music, entertainment and food trucks will follow at the south end of the Plaza.
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Morgantown

2024 Juneteenth Community Cookout
Saturday, June 15
11 a.m.-7 p.m.
White Park Pavilion, Morgantown
Free
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EASTERN WEST VIRGINIA

Martinsburg

Black Owned in Berkeley County Gala and Juneteenth Celebration
Saturday, June 15
7-11 p.m.
Free
Holiday Inn Martinsburg
Join us for our annual Gala as we celebrate the accomplishments of minority owned businesses and shine a spotlight on Juneteenth!
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Charles Town

Jefferson County NAACP
Saturday, June 22
Noon -4 p.m.
Evitts Run Park, Charles Town
Free

People of Worth Juneteenth Celebration
June 22
10 a.m.– 3 p.m. 
Martin Street 
Free

WESTERN WEST VIRGINIA

Charleston

Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs and FestivALL Juneteenth Celebration
Saturday, June 15
Noon to 5 p.m.
WV State Capitol Complex
Free
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City of Charleston Juneteenth Celebration
Wednesday, June 19
11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
City Center at Slack Plaza
169 Summers St.
Free
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Huntington

4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration
Saturday, June 22
Noon to 7 p.m.
Ritter Park
Free
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SOUTHERN WEST VIRGINIA

Beckley

20th Beckley Juneteenth Festival
June 22
Historic Hunter’s Cemetery, located along Antonio Ave. in East Beckley
10 a.m., flag raising and prayer
The celebration will then continue at New River Park, 513 Ewart Ave. at noon with food, live music, prizes, and lots of fun.

Bluefield

Juneteenth Freedom and Heritage Celebration
June 19
Noon- 4:00 pm
Downtown Bluefield, Raleigh Street beside the TailYard dog park
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Look for BBG’s Juneteenth print edition!