Juneteenth Community Empowerment Festival

The Juneteenth Community Empowerment Festival is Rocky Mount’s largest community festival, filled with music, dance, vendors, and cultural activities. Watch this space for details about this year’s Juneteenth Festival!

Join us May 31-June 1 at the Imperial Centre for the Arts & Science.

Schedule

Main Stage: Friday

• 5:00-7:00PM: AB Honor Roll (Edgecombe Room at the Event Center)
• 7:00PM: Darryl Murrill Group
• 8:45PM: We Are One Tribute Band

Main Stage: Saturday

• 12:30-1:30PM: Mark Greene Friends & Family
• 2:15-3:30PM: SoulJam
• 4:30-5:00PM: Keynote Senator Toby Fitch
• 5:00-6:15PM: Marcus Anderson
• 6:45-7:00PM: Awards
• 7:00-8:00PM: Vivian Green

Second Stage: Saturday

• 11:45AM-12:00PM: Bike Rodeo/Opening Ceremony
• 1:30-2:15PM: African Horizon Drumming & Dance
• 3:30-3:45PM: Mr. Mime
• 4:30-4:40PM: Truth Tabernacle Church Heritage Choir

Hotel Accommodations

All of our event participants may book rooms at Country Inn & Suites at a discounted rate. Please see hotel information below.

Country Inn & Suites
672 English Rd., Rocky Mount, NC, 27804, US
Phone: (252) 442-0500
For discounted rates call 252-442-0500 and ask for the Juneteenth Festival Rate.

For additional information about area accommodations and dining, please visit the Nash County Travel & Tourism website.