517 juneteenth festival & block party
JUNE 20, 2026 | 3:30PM - 11:00PM | Reo town (s Washington ave + w elm st)
saturday, june 20
517 Juneteenth FestivalThe Flagship Event of 517 Juneteenth Weekend
Our peak event! The 517 Juneteenth Festival is Lansing's largest free cultural celebration — a full day of live music, food, family, and community in the heart of REO Town.
Saturday, June 20th, 2026 | 3:30 PM – 11:00 PM REO Town | Lansing, MI
Live Performances Headlined by Jamila Woods, MikeyyAustin, and JMT — with performances by Kaels, Al Bettis, The Lansing Collective Worship Encounter, Christian Sykes, and more.
Vendor Zone 100+ local and regional vendors spanning fashion, art, wellness, and culture.
Food Court A full food experience down W. Elm St. with a wide variety of local food vendors.
Kidz Zone Inflatables, games, the PNC Mobile Learning Adventure, and more — a dedicated space built for families and youth to explore, play, and learn.
MSUFCU Lounge A cool, comfortable space to relax, connect, and engage with one of the weekend's presenting sponsors.
Cool Station Beat the heat on the Juneteenth CATA Bus — a one-of-a-kind experience keeping the community cool all day.
Informational Booths Connect with local organizations, resources, and community partners making an impact in the region.
Registration is free. Donations are encouraged and help make events like this possible.
Part of the 517 Juneteenth Weekend — June 18–21, 2026
Presented by LAFCU
2026 Lineup
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Jamila Woods
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MikeyyAustin
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JMT
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Kaels
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The Lansing Collective Worship Encounter
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Al Bettis
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DJ Y'z
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Myrical
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime.
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Street parking on E Hazel St
Exit Realty lot on W Hazel St
Street parking on S Grand Ave
Street parking on E South St
Lot on W South St
LBWL Parking Lot
S Washington Ave parking
We encourage attendees to consider taking CATA or ride share when possible — CATA bus, Uber, and Lyft service are all available throughout the area.
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The festival is completely free. Come prepared to support our retail vendors and food trucks.
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Visit ourspacefoundation.org to stay in the know for upcoming events.
