Celebrate Juneteenth at the Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival!

Friday, June 19

Creekside Community Stage (Behind The Former Local Cantina)

The Game Spot opens at 5:30 p.m. | Main Program begins at 7:00 p.m.

Gahanna's Juneteenth celebration returns for its second year, honoring African American history and culture with an evening of music, dance, spoken word, and community — and opening the door wider for neighbors of every background to join us.

Program Highlights:

• The Game Spot (5:30 p.m.): Kick off the evening early with spades, dominoes, bid whist, yard games, and more. You say you can play? Prove it!
• Libation ceremony & African drumming to honor the ancestors and those who paved the way, accompanied by the power and rhythm of African drumming
• Dance Performances by Dance Elite Performance Academy and the Gahanna Lincoln High School Lionettes
• Spoken Word by Valerie Boyer
• Musical Performances by Violinist Stephen Stringz
• Opening Act: Vocal trio Harmony
• Headliner: Eric Rollin & Friends performing The Ego Scout Live

Thanks to our Emancipation level sponsor, Franklin County Board of Commissioners Office of Economic Engagement & Community Development, a limited number of tickets are available at no cost.

To claim yours:

1. Click "Buy Tickets" at the top of this page.
2. Click "Get Tickets" on the ticketing page.
3. Select Friday, June 19 as your date, then choose ticket type — Friday, June 19 - Adult. Limit one ticket per order to keep access fair and open to as many neighbors as possible.
4. On the right side of the checkout screen, enter the promo code JUNETEENTH100 to unlock free admission.

This offer is first-come, first-served. Once these limited tickets are gone, the offer closes and standard pricing applies.