Juneteenth Celebrations of Oxford
Join the community as we celebrate Oxford, Ohio’s Black history and culture across three days of events.
Thurs. June 19th, 2025 – Uptown Music/Juneteenth
Starting this national holiday, Enjoy Oxford is merging the Uptown Music Concert into a night to celebrate Juneteenth with our fellow community members. Visit the Uptown, Oxford Memorial Park to watch local musicians, Vu Skeen, followed by NextFazze. During the concert stop by the O.N.E.UNITED non-profit booth to enter a $5 donation raffle drawing for an *art piece made by “national artist”, Joe Prescher, and make a minimum $20 donation for the “1st Annual Oxford Juneteenth 2025” t-shirt with proceeds benefiting future community events. After the concert ends, stick around for the Juneteenth Celebration Walk to the “Oxford Changemakers” mural outside the Municipal Building.
*Winner of the raffle drawing will be announced on June 21st, at 5:00 pm at the Community Family Cookout (see below). Winner does not have to be present to claim the art prize.
Fri. June 20th, 2025 – Recognition Dinner
Seats are limited for the Juneteenth recognition dinner held at LCNB Bank (7:00 pm), organized by local community member Brian Revere, founder of O.N.E.UNITED organization. Ticket holders should expect a keynote speaker, Pam Grant, and recognition of Black History makers in Oxford, OH.
Sat. June 21st, 2025 – Community Family Cookout
Join the community at Oxford Memorial Park from 2:00 – 6:00 pm for the final day of Juneteenth celebrations!
Event Activities
- Live music by DJ Pernell Huff (2:00 pm)
- FREE Food (while supplies last)
- Games for kids: carnival style and prizes
- African storytelling
- Community Soul-Train
- Raffle Drawings ($1 or $5 Tickets)
- Vendors: Uptown Threads, TempestHues, Revere’Cence, and more!