Daytona Beach Juneteenth Events
For 27 years a committed group of community volunteers and a dedicated group of sponsors have ensured the success of the Juneteenth Banquet and Festival events. The Daytona Beach Juneteenth Festival is the largest and longest-running Juneteenth event in the state of Florida.
Saturday, June 14
11:00am - 7:00pm
Juneteenth Family Festival
Celebrate this National Holiday with the Juneteenth Family Festival - a day filled with free family fun. With a wide variety of vendors, food trucks, and community organizations, our festival offers something for everyone. Our choo-choo train ride is a favorite among attendees, while live music and engaging games keep the excitement high. Our festival brings together families from all walks of life to celebrate African American heritage and culture.
Saturday
During the Family Festival - judging starts at 2:00 PM
Pound Cake Competition
Celebrate Juneteenth in a delicious way by participating in the annual Juneteenth Festival Pound Cake Competition! Does your family have the best Pound Cake recipe? Enter our contest and show off your skills to a panel of expert judges. This is a great opportunity to share your family's heritage and traditions with the community. Join us and be a part of this memorable event!
Thursday, June 19
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Juneteenth Hometown Heroes Banquet
At the Juneteenth Hometown Heroes Banquet, we believe that it’s important to recognize our local heroes. That’s why we take pride in honoring the community leaders and unsung heroes who have made significant contributions to those around them. We believe that it starts with celebrating the people who make an impact, and that’s what we’re all about. Join us in honoring those who have helped make our community a better place to live.