June 13th, 14th & 15th, 2008 – Black Inventors Exhibit - New!
Juneteenth Ohio Festival will feature a black inventors exhibit with over 100 inventions created by black inventors. Bring the kids to learn, inspire and have fun!

Take Off work Friday!
Friday, June 13th, 2008 JuneteenthOhio Presents “Jazz In Franklin Park”
JuneteenthOhio encourages all people of color to take the day off Friday, June 13th, 2008 for the purpose of showing support and demonstrating a powerful movement of solidarity. Hopefully our actions can only be recognized as making Juneteenth a state holiday.

Saturday, June 14th, 2008 JuneteenthOhio Presents “Family Reunion”
City Wide Drum Call, Honoring Community Elders, Juneteenth Re-enactment, Citywide Talent Show, “New School Concert”, Miss Black Ohio Swim Suit contest., Author’s Corner, Children’s Pavilion (Under Ground Rail Road Journey), Black Inventors Exhibit, New School Concert (Multi Purpose Room), Health Pavilion, Cultural Marketplace, Soul Food Pavilion, Rhythm & Blues Concert (Jimmy Mcghee, Preston Shannon, Next Moments Notice) National Gospel Act TBA

Soul Food Pavilion
Come out and taste some of the best soulfood this side of the Ohio River. We will be serving hot fish, BBQ Chicken, Turkey Legs, Carribean Jerk Chicken, Roasted Corn, pies & cakes.

June 13th, 14th & 15th, 2008 – Children's Pavilion
The Children's Pavilion is an education and play area that provides children with safety tips for the summer. Activities include a firehouse to teach children what to do in case of a house fire, a balloon, face painting, Afrikan storytelling and our newest additions
The Underground Rail Road Journey & Black Inventors Exhibit.

Sunday, June 15th, 2008 Noon to 10 pm –“A Father’s Day Tribute”
Outstanding fathers in the community are recognize during the Father's Day Tribute. This includes children presenting their father with an award that symbolizes his commitment to the family. This event has been sponsored by Honda Of America. • City Wide Drum Call, Poetry, Juneteenth Ohio Gospels, JuneteenthOhio Re-Enactments, Father’s Day Tribute, (Father Son soccer & Chess games), Reggae / Rasta splash, Black Inventors Exhibit, Children’s Pavilion Underground Railroad Journey, Health Pavilion, Cultural marketplace, Soul Food Pavilion, National Recording Artist is SOS Band.