FULL sCHEDULE
June 18 - june 21, 2026
Schedule Overview
healthy people creating healthy communities (seminar)
THURSDAY, 6/18 | Cadillac Room
Explore the 8 dimensions of wellness including physical, emotional, social, intellectual, spiritual, occupational, financial, and environmental wellness through engaging panels and keynote conversations. Featuring leaders from wellness and nutrition, entrepreneurship, financial institutions, and education, this experience is designed to provide practical tools for personal growth and stronger communities.
Register for free to attend.
JUNETEENTH ICE CREAM SOCIAL
FRIDAY, 6/19 | Riverview Parking Lot
A family-centered experience featuring inflatables, games, dancing, and interactive wellness zones. Enjoy the Mobile Learning Adventure for children ages 0–6, along with 600 free ice cream servings for families, powered by MSUFCU. Designed for connection, joy, and community engagement.
Free to attend. No registration required.
517 JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL + Block party (REO TOWN)
SATURDAY, 6/20 | REO Town
Join over 7,000 attendees for a large-scale cultural celebration featuring 100+ vendors and Black-owned businesses, a full food court, Kidz Zone, and live performances from national and regional artists. Experience a vibrant block party atmosphere in the heart of REO Town.
Free to attend. No registration required.
517 JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL (REO TOWN)
Close out the weekend with an evening of live jazz and soul. The Juneteenth Father’s Day Jazz Night offers a refined, intimate experience centered on music, connection, and celebration of black fatherhood.
Register for free to attend.
SUNDAY, 6/21 | Cadillac Room
517 Juneteenth Weekend 2026
517 Juneteenth Weekend returns for a four-day celebration of culture, community, and connection in Lansing, Michigan.
From impactful conversations at our Health & Wellness Seminar, to a family-centered Ice Cream Social, to our signature festival featuring 100+ vendors, live performances, and a full REO Town block party, each day is designed to bring people together in meaningful ways. The weekend concludes with a Father’s Day Jazz Night, creating a soulful and elevated close to the experience.
This is more than a weekend. It is a growing cultural tradition rooted in celebration, education, and community impact.
Full speaker lineups, headline performances for Saturday and Sunday, and additional programming will be announced on April 20.