# Event Details - **Event Name**: Heritage Hall Juneteenth Block Party - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: Building our Community Market & Cultural VillageAbout this EventOur first Heritage Hall Juneteenth Festival Block Party is coming soon!Saturday, June 20th, 20261 pm - 4 pmHeritage Hall (83 Essex St, Guelph, On)This gathering will bring together a community ready to celebrate Black Freedom, expression, and oral storytelling. Celebration has been our shield from hopelessness for generations, now we’re passing along the keys to resistance and resilience.Dance, because you are free, as we enjoy a performance by the Joy in the City of Guelph Community Choir and an exhilarating DJ set.Meet new people and engage with fellow community members in a Drum Circle and create a Community Mural.Kids activities will include crafts, storytelling, and face painting.Community Market & Cultural Village Highlighting Black-owned and local businesses will include:Food vendors featuring Caribbean and African cuisineArtisan craft marketVendor booths from local Black makers, authors, and entrepreneursCommunity organization boothsVoices of Black History in Wellington CountyDuring our Heritage Hall Juneteenth Block Party, we will be collecting the stories, whether it's your personal experience or the experience of a loved one, we invite you to share your story. Oral storytelling is a vital part of passing along cultural knowledge and preserving history. These discussions will be released to the public as archival documentation of this history.Share your remembrances. Your stories will live in the GBHS Change Starts Now digital archive.Reserve a spot to participate: Volunteers are wanted!Be part of a meaningful community celebrationSupport a vibrant cultural eventGain volunteer hours and experienceMeet new people and have fun!No prior experience is required—just bring your positive energy and willingness to help!Sign up here: This is a free event run with community compassion and care. If you have the resources, we suggest a donation of $10. Donations will help offset costs of the event and support the GBHS’s Heart and Soul campaign. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/guelph/heritage-hall-juneteenth-block-party/100001989266296041 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, parties, juneteenth, storytelling, art, nonprofit, kids, business, festivals, music, food-drinks, fine-arts, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Heritage Hall - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Guelph - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: Heritage Hall - **lat**: 43.5396465 - **long**: -80.2502753 - **full address**: Heritage Hall, 83 Esssex Street, Guelph, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Heritage Hall Juneteenth Block Party - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/0f358bd86f054883619646d2e156684427706177912aa73447a3b131a2634f81-rimg-w1200-h600-dc020201-gmir.jpg?v=1778991393 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Heritage Hall Juneteenth Block Party being held? - **A:** Heritage Hall Juneteenth Block Party takes place on Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Heritage Hall, 83 Esssex Street, Guelph, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Heritage Hall Juneteenth Block Party? - **A:** Heritage Hall Juneteenth Block Party is organized by Guelph Black Heritage Society. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Heritage Hall Juneteenth Block Party is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Guelph, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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