Juneteenth Books, Music & Arts Fair 2025 @ The Commons

Detroit Book City hosts its 6th Annual Juneteenth Books, Music & Arts Fair 2025 celebrating FREEDOM at the family level ~ Sat. June 21st!

Detroit Book City’s 6th Annual Juneteenth Books, Music & Arts Fair 2025. This exciting one-day “OUTDOOR” event is for the entire family celebrating “FREEDOM” in the expression of books, music, art & spoken word.

Still accepting Authors, Artists & Artisan Applications. Apply today at: https://forms.gle/oBGNzi2XpKefdoTC6

2025 Event Sponsor: Raise Hope & Foster Dreams

Learn how to Sponsor: https://forms.gle/qsVd1Hgtr4pT6C8a9

Detroit Book City is ecstatic to host its 6th Annual Juneteenth Books, Music and Arts Fair 2025 celebrating ‘freedom thru the arts’ on Sat. June 21, 2025 from 12 Noon – 5pm at The Commons –MACC Development 7900 Mack Ave. Detroit, MI 48214.

Every adult attendee get a FREE copy of DBC’s June/July 2025 Special Issue “FREEDOM JOURNAL” Newspaper/Catalog. Peruse, share and shop our DBC’s Premier April/May 2025 Issue here. This is a family-friendly event, all ages welcome.

Also known as Freedom Day, Juneteenth marks the moment in United States’ history—June 19, 1865—when the remaining 250,000 enslaved African Americans in Confederate states were legally declared free two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. In the century-and-a half since, the Juneteenth holiday represents a time to gather with family and community, honor the present and reflect on shared history and tradition.

Spectators, get ready to shop over 40 exhibitors! Let’s welcome our…

2025 Author/Artists Showcase: Tanya King, Karolyn Jennings, James Hammonds, Kenya Amora, Robert D. Alexander Jordan, Sade Harvison, Shani Samuel, Maurice Jones, David Watkins, Natasha Smith, Isaiah Beeler, Obed Figueroa, Preston Wheeler III, Alonzo McLittle, Eric Thompson Jr., Koffee Dark N Sweet, Aliya Moore, Naykishia Darby, Lela Howard, Terrye Blevins, Dr. Kelli Felder, Crystal Morgan, James Roby and Bahkti Yoga MI

LIVE Storytelling: Celebrated spoken-word artists will share poetry from Africa and the African Diaspora that focus on Juneteenth ~ Intellectual Literacy = Freedom! Authors and attendees are invited to share their stories starting at 1:30pm.

LIVE Music & Youth Marching Band: At this year’s Juneteenth event, enjoy old-school, nostalgic music by DJ Holly and an enchanting afternoon with Inkster’s American International Academy – District Youth String Ensemble, Handchime Choir and Marching Band!

KIDZONE: Bring the kids for free Juneteenth storytelling, face-painting, bookmarks, silicone wristbands and FUN coloring activity. FREE ice cream!

Juneteenth Souvenirs: T-shirts, necklaces and books will be on sale.

The Commons Cafe: Grab a bite to eat or drink at the neighborhood corner cafe ~ a cup of coffee, soda, tea, ice tea, lemonade, floats, milkshakes or smoothies ‘on-site’ from the neighborhood cafe. The Commons Cafe also serves affordable sandwiches, vegan delights, cookies, muffins, cinnamon rolls, breads, cake, fruit, chips, and ice cream.

This is a free, public event for Adults, Kids & Seniors 65+. Bring your family, church members, book club, youth group, school, neighbors, girlfriends, sport teams… EVERYONE IS INVITED!

With respect to post Covid-19 & variants, please be prepared to practice the latest CDC’s guidelines to protect all. This event is held in the rear parking lot of the church and is handicap accessible.

Got questions? Email us: janeice@detroitbookcity.com

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Detroit Book City hosts the largest Black author book fairs in Michigan. We have been featured in the Oakland Press and Telegram Newspapers, Channel 7 – Detroit WXYZ, WDIV – Live in the D with Michelle Oliver, American Black Journal/PBS with Stephen Henderson , Fox 2 News with Kelly Rowe, CW-50 Community Connect with Logan R. Tesmer, and we’re honorably listed on The OPRAH List ~125 Black-Owned Bookstores in America along with Travel Noire’s 50 in 50: Black-owned Bookstores Across America.

On June 2, 2023, Detroit Book City was honored in a special ceremony along with a self-portrait on the ‘wall of fame’ at the Detroit Historical Museum by The Soul Of Philanthropy (TSOP). Over 90 Black leaders in Metro Detroit were highlighted for Black giving in the city. The philanthropy exhibit is open to the public for viewing at the Detroit Historical Museum from June 3 – August 27, 2023.

—Learn more about our independent bookstore’s collaborations, partnerships and customers at:http://www.detroitbookcity.com/about-us