# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Matthews Juneteenth Celebration
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 08:30 pm
- **Event Description**: The Town of Matthews annual Juneteenth Celebration event returns for a fifth year!

This Matthews Juneteenth, the whole community is invited to witness together "The Language You Cry In." This documentary is about the power of a song, carrying the story of a family from Sierra Leone to the Gullah Sea Islands of South Carolina. From slavery and war, freedom and home, "The Language You Cry In"  is a story of memory, how the memory of a family was pieced together through a song with legendary powers to connect those who sang it, with their roots.

A group of panelists representing African American artistic, cultural,  and community traditions will discuss ways to activate these connections to create the story of our collective future.  Come join the conversation!

5pm: Doors open, vendors open, food out
6pm: CADDC Drum Call 
6:10pm:  Prayer- Pastor Whitley
6:15pm: Program Welcome 
6:20: Presentation of “The Language you Cry in” documentary
7:20: Panel Discussion
8:05: Drum Performance
8:30: Good Night
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/matthews/matthews-juneteenth-celebration/200030183044118
- **Event Categories**: juneteenth, business, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 22

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Matthews
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Fullwood Theater
- **lat**: 35.1131748
- **long**: -80.7224063
- **full address**: Fullwood Theater, 264 E McDowell St, Matthews, NC 28105-5773, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Matthews Juneteenth Celebration being held?
  - **A:** Matthews Juneteenth Celebration takes place on Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Fullwood Theater, 264 E McDowell St, Matthews, NC 28105-5773, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Matthews Juneteenth Celebration?
  - **A:** Matthews Juneteenth Celebration is organized by Town of Matthews Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resource Department.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Matthews Juneteenth Celebration is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Matthews, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Matthews Juneteenth Celebration sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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