# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Soulteenth Fest & The R.C.O. Benjamin Marker Dedication at Gatton Park
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Celebrate Juneteenth in the heart of downtown Lexington at SoulTeenth Fest, SoulFeast Week’s FREE, family-friendly festival filled with music, culture, and community. Experience live performances from national and regional artists, cooking demos from top chefs, local vendors, art, crafts, and plenty of food and fun for all ages. It’s an unforgettable day built for the whole family and one of the biggest highlights of SoulFeast Week.

Honoring a Trailblazer: The R.C.O. Benjamin Marker Dedication
4pm at Gatton Park on the Town Branch 

This year, SoulFeast Week is proud to team up with the Lexington Black Prosperity Initiative for the historic unveiling and dedication of the R.C.O. Benjamin marker.

Years in the making, this tribute was created in partnership with the Equal Justice Initiative and the Bluegrass Community Foundation to honor a man whose courage is deeply baked into the soil of Lexington. R.C.O. Benjamin was a brilliant lawyer, journalist, and activist who fought fiercely for the dignity of Black Americans. Tragically, in 1900, he was targeted and killed right here in our city for his efforts to register Black voters.

Given the challenges we see across America today, Benjamin's mission is more timely than ever. His legacy is a powerful reminder that our vote is our voice.

Please join us at 4:00 PM on Saturday, June 20th during SoulTeenth Fest at Gatton Park for the official unveiling. The dedication will feature inspiring poetry, live performances, and a community celebration of his legacy.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lexington/soulteenth-fest-and-the-rco-benjamin-marker-dedication-at-gatton-park/200030204685632
- **Event Categories**: Festivals, Art, food-drinks, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 145

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Lexington
- **state**: KY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 795 Manchester St, Lexington, KY 40508-2489, United States
- **lat**: 38.05067
- **long**: -84.50476
- **full address**: 795 Manchester St, Lexington, KY 40508-2489, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Soulteenth Fest & The R.C.O. Benjamin Marker Dedication at Gatton Park being held?
  - **A:** Soulteenth Fest & The R.C.O. Benjamin Marker Dedication at Gatton Park takes place on Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm at 795 Manchester St, Lexington, KY 40508-2489, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Soulteenth Fest & The R.C.O. Benjamin Marker Dedication at Gatton Park?
  - **A:** Soulteenth Fest & The R.C.O. Benjamin Marker Dedication at Gatton Park is organized by SoulFeast Week.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Soulteenth Fest & The R.C.O. Benjamin Marker Dedication at Gatton Park is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lexington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 140+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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