JUNETEENTH on Martha's Vineyard
Celebrate Juneteenth on Martha’s Vineyard, where history, culture, and community come together through a meaningful week of thoughtfully curated events, cultural programming, and Island-wide gatherings rooted in reflection.
June 11
5:00 - 7:00
100 Black Women Serving the Vineyard for 70 Years
A celebratory talk honoring 70 years of The Cottagers, Inc. — 100 Black women whose commitment to community, culture, and care has left a lasting mark on the Island, featuring longtime Cottagers reflecting on the organization's origins, evolution, and legacy.
June 18 -21
Juneteenth Jubilee Festival
Celebrate freedom, joy, culture, and community with us at the Jubilee Festival — a powerful gathering of trailblazers, visionaries, and cultural and community leaders. Join our 6th annual gathering as it continues to be a beloved gathering.
Over the long Juneteenth weekend, join us on the Island for unforgettable porch talks, live performances, storytelling, art, and shared moments of connection. Together, we’ll honor the past, celebrate the present, and shape the future.More details coming soon at: jubileecharity.org
June 19
Juneteenth Flag Raising
11:00am
Flagpole at the entrance to the Tabernacle, Oak Bluffs
The Juneteenth flag will be raised to honor shared history, recognize the enduring contributions of African Americans, and renew a commitment to becoming a more welcoming, diverse, and inclusive community for all.
For more information contact:
generalmanager@mvcma.org |  508-693-0525
June 19
The 2nd Annual JuneTeaNth MV
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Check Eventbrite for details (forthcoming)
Join a fine and dandy celebration — perhaps a spot of tea and delicious conversation — as we celebrate JuneTeaNth MV!
Cost: $35 per adult
Children under 12 free
For more information contact:
loyalteabagsy@gmail.com
June 19
 Vineyard Gazette Presents:
Juneteenth on Martha's Vineyard Panel Discussion
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Union Chapel, 55 Narragansett Avenue, Oak Bluffs
Discussing Freedom at 250: From Revolution to Juneteenth — Who Was America For? Featuring panelists Reginald M. Browne of the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission and Kyle Williams, educator, social justice advocate, and creator of A Long Talk About The Uncomfortable Truth.
Cost: Free
June 19
Juneteenth At The Inkwell
3:00pm - 6:00pm
Inkwell Beach, Oak Bluffs
Gather in a place rich with history for an afternoon of music, games, water sports, refreshments, and fun extras. Pack a cooler and join the celebration sponsored by local businesses.
Cost: Free
For more information contact:
marthasvineyardchocolates@gmail.com
June 19
The Vineyard Mindset:
Where Heritage, Creativity, and Business Meet
5:00pm - 6:00pm
151 Lagoon Pond Road, Vineyard Haven
Join Gatsby Coram at the MV Museum this Juneteenth for a conversation on art, heritage, and Martha's Vineyard, followed by a light wine reception in the Rose Styron Garden.
Cost: MVM member: $25; non-member: $35
June 19
Union Chapel Education & Cultural Institute presents:
Black Patriots: Heroes of the Revolution
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Union Chapel, 55 Narragansett Avenue, Oak Bluffs
A screening of the History Channel documentary "Black Patriots: Heroes of the Revolution," featuring NBA legend, best-selling author, and activist Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, covering the African American experience during the Revolutionary War.
Cost: Free
June 19
Juneteenth Community Celebration at MV Salads
6:30pm
Join us at MV Salads for a meaningful and memorable Juneteenth Community Celebration honoring Black storytelling, culture, connection, and community. Guests can look forward to an evening filled with special surprises, unexpected moments, and opportunities to come together in celebration and reflection.
Cost: Free
June 19
Juneteenth Jubilee Freedom & Joy Cultural Festival '26 — Sonic Front Porch Podcast Taping
Jubilee MV, 42 Circuit Avenue, Oak Bluffs
Live "Sonic Front Porch" Podcast taping and reception as part of the Juneteenth Jubilee Freedom & Joy Cultural Festival.
Cost: Free
For more information contact:
HoverFly Events; 202-415-6264; events@hoverflyevents.com
June 19
NAACP: Taste of Juneteenth
Taste of Juneteenth Information coming soon...
June 20
Juneteenth Storytime
10:15am
Oak Bluffs Public Library, 56r School Street, Oak Bluffs
Join us for Juneteenth books, songs, scarves, and a parachute. Stories are geared toward kids ages 3 to 8, but all ages are welcome.
June 20
Juneteenth Fabric Patch Making
11:00am - 1:00pm
Oak Bluffs Public Library, 56r School Street, Oak Bluffs
Drop in for a fun Juneteenth patch painting craft! We'll be using fabric paint on canvas and denim, and everything you need, including stencils, fabric, and paint, will be provided.
Cost: Free
June 20
Juneteenth Crafting
11:00am - 2:00pm (drop-in)
Oak Bluffs Public Library, 56r School Street, Oak Bluffs
Make a Juneteenth bracelet or key chain with pony beads! Drop in anytime.
Cost: Free
June 20
Juneteenth Concert
1:00am - 2:00pm
Edgartown Public Library, 26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown
Andrew Sue Wing, a Boston-based singer-songwriter and guitarist specializing in R&B, will perform live music on the library's front lawn. Family-friendly and free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.
Cost: Free
June 20
Juneteenth Activity
2:30pm
Oak Bluffs Public Library, 56r School Street, Oak Bluffs
Join librarian Michelle for a Juneteenth Activity. Celebrate Freedom Day with a little learning and a lot of fun. For ages 7–10.
Cost: Free
June 20
Juneteenth Jubilee Freedom & Joy Cultural Festival '26 — Main Event
2:00pm
Union Chapel, 55 Narragansett Avenue, Oak Bluffs
Join us at Union Chapel for another year of trailblazing stories, inspiring music, and special guests. Keynotes and community events will be announced at jubileecharity.org.
Cost: Free
June 20
Marie B. Allen Juneteenth Creative Arts Contest Winners
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Oak Bluffs Public Library, 56r School Street, Oak Bluffs
The 2026 Marie B. Allen Juneteenth Creative Arts Contest for MVI 7th–12th grade students on the theme "What freedom looks like, yesterday, today, and tomorrow." Cash prizes and awards up to $250 will be presented.
Cost: Free
For more information contact:
davidmiltonallen@gmail.com
June 21
Union Chapel Juneteenth Church Service
9:45am doors open, 10:00a.m. service begins
Union Chapel, 55 Narragansett Avenue, Oak Bluffs
Please join us for church as we celebrate Juneteenth with Rev. Willie Bodrick II from Twelfth Baptist Church.
Cost: Free
June 21
Juneteenth Jubilee Freedom & Joy Cultural Festival '26 — Walk to Water Ceremony
Time: Following the Union Chapel service
Union Chapel to Inkwell Beach
A Walk to Water Ceremony honoring and remembering the ancestors, taking place after the Juneteenth service at Union Chapel.
Cost: Free
June 21
Vineyard Gazette Presents: Juneteenth Gospel Brunch 2026
12:00pm
Edgartown Yacht Club, 1 Dock Street, Edgartown
A live performance by Paryss & Allie along with a brunch buffet to honor the spirit of Juneteenth through music, connection, and shared celebration.
Cost: $130
June 24
Cottagers' Corner Grand Reopening Ribbon Cutting and Open House
TBD - Save the Date
57 Pequot Avenue, Oak Bluffs
Celebrate the grand reopening of Cottagers' Corner, the iconic building that has served as a fire station, jail, town hall, and home to The Cottagers Incorporated since 1968, now beautifully restored to honor its history and welcome the community.
Cost: Free