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 Festival The 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 | 12:00 PM – 10:00 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