Juneteenth Books Music & Arts Fair 2025

Detroit Book City's 6th Annual Juneteenth Books Music & Arts Fair 2025. An exciting one-day outdoor event for the entire family celebrating “FREEDOM" in the expression of books, music, art & spoken word. 

Still accepting Authors Artists & Artisan Applications. Apply today at: https://forms.gle/oBGNzi2XpKefdoTC6

2025 Event Sponsor: Raise Hope & Foster Dreams

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Detroit Book City is ecstatic to host its 6th Annual Juneteenth Books Music and Arts Fair 2025 celebrating ‘freedom thru the arts’ on Sat. June 21 2025 from 12 Noon - 5pm at The Commons –MACC Development 7900 Mack Ave. Detroit MI 48214.

Every adult attendee get a FREE copy of DBC’s June/July 2025 Special Issue “FREEDOM JOURNAL” Newspaper/Catalog. Peruse share and shop our DBC's Premier April/May 2025 Issue here. This is a family-friendly event all ages welcome.

Also known as Freedom Day Juneteenth marks the moment in United States’ history—June 19 1865—when the remaining 250000 enslaved African Americans in Confederate states were legally declared free two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. In the century-and-a half since the Juneteenth holiday represents a time to gather with family and community honor the present and reflect on shared history and tradition.

Spectators…get ready to shop over 40 exhibitors — a fierce group of talented ‘neighborhood’ indie book authors and artisans i.e. books paintings music drawings ceramics clothing candles soaps skincare jewelry plants houseware and more!

LIVE Storytelling: Celebrated spoken-word artists will share poetry from Africa and the African Diaspora that focus on Juneteenth ~ Intellectual Literacy = Freedom! Authors and attendees are invited to share their stories starting at 1:30pm.

LIVE Music & Youth Marching Band: At this year's Juneteenth event enjoy old-school nostalgic music by DJ Holly and an enchanting afternoon with Inkster's American International Academy - District Youth String Ensemble Handchime Choir and Marching Band!

KIDZONE: Bring the kids for free Juneteenth storytelling face-painting bookmarks silicone wristbands and FUN coloring activity. FREE ice cream!

Juneteenth Souvenirs: T-shirts necklaces and books will be on sale.

The Commons Cafe: Grab a bite to eat or drink at the neighborhood corner cafe ~ a cup of coffee soda tea ice tea lemonade floats milkshakes or smoothies ‘on-site’ from the neighborhood cafe. The Commons Cafe also serves affordable sandwiches vegan delights cookies muffins cinnamon rolls breads cake fruit chips and ice cream.

This is a free public event for Adults Kids & Seniors 65+. Bring your family church members book club youth group school neighbors girlfriends sport teams... EVERYONE IS INVITED!

With respect to post Covid-19 & variants please be prepared to practice the latest CDC's guidelines to protect all. This event is held in the rear parking lot of the church and is handicap accessible.

Got questions? Email us: janeice@detroitbookcity.com

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