LOCAL EVENTS FOR JUNETEENTH MONTH IN HAYS COUNTY
June 1, 2021 9am
Juneteenth Proclamation reading at the Hays County Commissioners’ Court. Other proclamation reading will occur in city council meetings in Buda, Dripping Springs, Kyle, Wimberley(JUNE 17th at 6pm) throughout the month prior to June 19th.
June 4, 2021 11am – 4pm
Drive- thru Fish Fry Fund Raiser sponsored the San Marcos Juneteenth Foundation, Inc. at Dunbar Park, 801 Martin Luther King Dr., San Marcos, Texas 78666 Lunch/dinner is a $10 donation by pre-purchase ticket or cash.
June 5, 12, 19, 26, 2021 12-4pm
Voters Registration Drive On Saturdays… with a focus on recently graduated high school seniors. Eligible citizens in Hays County can stop the voters registration booth to register to complete a voter’s registration form with a deputy voter registrar. Other locations TBD, but include *Wonder World Park, 1000 Prospect St., San Marcos 78666 and *San MarcosPlaza Park, 401 East Hopkins St., San Marcos Texas 78666.
June 12, 2021 9am – 12pm
Kyle Market Day at Gregg Clarke Park, 1231-1301 W. Center St., Kyle Texas 78640. Local vendors, arts & crafts, farm to market items, live music and MORE! Great outdoor event for the whole family.
June 15, 2021 VIRTUAL
Dripping Springs Community – Empowering Positive Change will sponsor a virtual art show that highlights art pieces from a variety of genre. Viewing of Art can be found at:
https://tejasfolkarts.wixsite.com/juneteenthart/2021-gallery
June 17, 2021 6:30-8:30 pm
Then and Now: Illuminating Black Voices in the Historic Dunbar Community; hosted by the ACCEYSS Network, 174 S Guadalupe Street, Suite 105, San Marcos, Texas 78666. Space for 20-30 people and live stream on Facebook.
June 18, 2021 7pm start time
City of Kyle Peace and Progress Panel; Juneteenth Discussion:
Join community leaders for the Dialogue for Peace and Progress 2021 – Celebrating Juneteenth. Kyle City Councilmember Dex Ellison will be moderating a group of panelists discussing issues from a multitude of perspectives with culturally significant and nationally recognized historical
events as the backdrop. Kyle City Hall, 110 W. Center St., also on Kyle Spectrum Channel10, City’s YouTube channel, or City of Kyle Facebook page.
June 19, 2021 10am-2pm
City of Buda 2 nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration
Come and Celebrate with Music, Activities, Food at Buda City Park Pavilion, 204 San Antonio St, Buda, TX 78610
June 19, 2021 9am
Juneteenth Unity Walk
Come together at the intersection of LBJ and Martin Luther King, Jr in San Marcos at the LBJ MLK Crossroad Memorial 9:00 am to begin the walk that “Celebrate the Juneteenth Holiday”. With family, friends, and neighbors, all will walk a designated route that will end at Dunbar Park, 801 Martin
Luther King Dr, San Marcos, Texas 78666; Walk begins at 9:30 am.
June 19, 2021 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive events
Cephas House 11am-4pm
“Juneteenth Celebration” Elementary School Students Art Display
Elementary students from selected schools in San Marcos CISD will have art pieces displayed at the Cephas House, 213 Martin Luther King Dr., San Marcos, Texas 78666; Sponsored by local Soulful Creations Tx.
Dunbar Recreation Center 10:00a.m.-8:00 p.m
Dunbar Heritage Association will also host a traditional Juneteenth Celebration at the Dunbar Recreation Center featuring a gospel concert, games, speakers, live soul music, vendors, food trucks, a virtual 5K Fundraiser and more! Dunbar Recreation Center, 801 Martin Luther King Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666; For details see https://www.facebook.com/dunbarheritage/
Calaboose Museum 10am-2pm
Re-opening of Museum with activities to celebrate Juneteenth.
See Website for more details: https://www.calaboosemuseum.org/
JUNE 19, 2021 11am-5pm
San Marcos Juneteenth Foundation Inc. Charity BBQ Cook-off
City Plaza Park, 401 East Hopkins St., San Marcos Texas 78666
It’s back! The popular Charity BBQ Cook-off to celebrate the Juneteenth Holiday. Open for the public to enjoy an open space with all day music, a children’s place section with activities, BBQ taste test line-up, and vendors. https://www.juneteenthfoundationinc.org/
June 20, 2021 4:30-6pm
Wimberley’s Voices at the Table Discussion: History of Juneteenth
“Voices at the Table” is a monthly Wimberley Zoom panel discussion curated by moderator, Sandra Organ Solís, and produced by Dr. Carlos Solís. This last of a six-month series will have a panel to discuss Juneteenth, the day set aside to celebrate the emancipation of slaves in Texas. To participate in this Sunday afternoon virtual event, register here
June 26, 2021 12-9 pm
Juneteenth Party at Wonder World Amusement Park and Cave sponsored by Soulful Creations Tx. Live music, a DJ, outdoor space, dancing and live Facebook posting, the public is invited to come out to Wonder World Cave; Adventure Park, 1000 Prospect, San Marcos Texas 78666
See info at https://www.facebook.com/SoulfulCreationsTX/