Mississippi Juneteenth: 3rd Annual Juneteenth Picnic 2026
Location: Vernon Dahmer Park, 1000 Country Club Rd, Hattiesburg, MS.
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Yessss! Juneteenth 2026 is almost here. Here's your opportunity to be a part of the statewide event taking place here in Hattiesburg, Friday, June 19 - Sunday, June 21, 2026 as thousands celebrate at the historic Vernon Dahmer Park.
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Whether you're a sponsor, vendor, participant or volunteer, we need your help to power this year's historic event. Simply stroll down and signup. It's that easy.
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Friday, June 19| Juneteenth Day
We kick off celebrating Juneteenth by packing out Vernon Dahmer Park by the 1,000's with a special Juneteenth Awards & Hall of Fame Show featuring a national keynote speaker, a free community concert, baseball tournament, a mass candle light, a host of vendors and a fireworks show.
Saturday, June 20| Juneteenth Weekend
We kick off Juneteenth Weekend with multiple sports tournaments, a free community concert featuring a national artist, a step show, free swimming, kids rides, a host of vendors and another exciting fireworks show.
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Sunday, June 21| Father's Day
We end Juneteenth by celebrating fathers with a free Father's Day Community Concert featuring a national artist, a host of vendors and a grand finale spectacular fireworks show.
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The Juneteenth Picnic, in partnership with THN News, is an annual event under the Community Development Division of The HMG Firm. The event is under the leadership of the Juneteenth Executive Board.
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Questions? Email thehmgfirm@gmail.com.
Become A Sponsor
We'd love for you to become an official Juneteenth Sponsor. This is your opportunity to connect directly with the community.
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Help power one of the premiere events in the South that brings so many communities together.
Become A Volunteer
What better to get help the world become a better place than volunteering just a little bit of your time for a worthy event all while having food and eating good.
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We would love for you and your friends to volunteer to help assist us as we bring communities together for a historic event.