Northampton Juneteenth Festival

Northampton Juneteenth Festival 2026
A Celebration of Black Freedom, Art, and Community

Hosted by Positively Africana By Aimee | Northampton, Massachusetts | Shipping Nationwide

Get ready to honor, celebrate, and dance! 🎉 The Northampton Juneteenth Festival is a vital community gathering dedicated to celebrating Black liberation, excellence, and joy. By centering Black artists, business owners, and community leaders, we’re creating a space for connection, creativity, and pride that’s free and open to all.

What to Expect

🎶 Live music and performances from incredible artists
🛍️ Black-owned businesses and makers in the marketplace
🍽️ Amazing food and refreshments
💃 Dance, celebration, and meaningful moments
🌟 Cultural experiences that celebrate Black excellence
Come ready to learn, connect, dance, shop, and celebrate together!

Featured Artists & Performers

• DJ Trends: Your official host and resident DJ, keeping the energy and soundtrack going all day long
• Pamela Means: Award-winning singer-songwriter and activist
• Kimaya Diggs: Acclaimed vocalist known for her soulful folk-soul fusion
• Mtali Banda: Renowned jazz saxophonist and storyteller
• Chelvanaya Gabriel: Featured visual artist exploring identity and resilience
• Edwina Polanco: Local powerhouse and community advocate with a custom visual art installation blending social justice and Valley arts

Community & Economic Impact

• The Marketplace: Dozens of Black-owned businesses and makers, including community partner Positively Africana By Aimee with authentic African gifts and cultural items
• Youth Leadership: Co-organized by the Northampton Youth Commission, fostering civic engagement and leadership
• Positively Africana By Aimee: Community Partner & African Cultural Platform. Mission-driven destination for wellness and cultural education, with 25% of profits supporting women entrepreneurs in the Congo
• Provisions: Curated hospitality station with signature specialty items and refreshments

Event Details

📅 Date: June 6, 2026
📍 Location: E.J. Gare Plaza, 2 Brewster Ct, Northampton, MA 01060
⏰ Marketplace & Pouring Station: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
🎭 Live Performances & Art Installations: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
🎟️ Admission: Free and open to the public

Organizers & Sponsors

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

• City of Northampton’s Economic Development Committee
• Northampton Arts Council
• Mass Cultural Council
• Positively Africana By Aimee
• Provisions
• ValleyCreates

See you there! Honor freedom. Celebrate culture. Come together.

🖤 💚 ❤️ 💛 ✨

Partnership & Collaboration Policy

Positively Africana By Aimee is a founder-led, independent cultural platform and brand rooted in African culture, community, and purpose. We are a local platform with national reach. Our mission is to serve as a cultural bridge through authentic African products, experiences, and wellness, while reinvesting impact. Twenty-five percent of our profits support women entrepreneurs in the Congo.

Our values are authenticity, representation, respect, and community impact. We believe deeply in collaboration and partnerships that create real value for everyone involved.

Positively Africana By Aimee believes in win-win partnerships built on mutual respect and equal value exchange. We provide real value through cultural programming, authentic products and experiences, promotion support when agreed, and clear communication. In return, we ask for the same: clear attribution, mutual benefit, and respect for our brand independence, platform, and data.

For any free promotion we provide, or sponsorship, that is all we ask in return: clear credit and visibility, using our full brand name, Positively Africana By Aimee, in all event materials and promotions. If additional promotion is requested beyond that, sponsorship or paid promotion may be required.

We are open to partnerships that are truly win-win and align with our mission. We welcome:

– Community collaborations that amplify African culture and voices
– Sponsorships with clear attribution and mutual benefit
– Co-branded events and experiences
– Vendor partnerships that respect our values and vision

We are committed to protecting our brand independence, our customers’ data, and the work we have built. All partnerships must be built on mutual respect and respect our ownership and autonomy.

For partnerships, we can provide:

– Clear communication on scope, timeline, and deliverables
– Public attribution and co-branding where applicable
– Authentic collaboration rooted in shared values
– Reporting tailored to the partnership type (promotion metrics, event outcomes, etc.)

We do not provide access to:

– Internal website analytics or audience data
– Pixel audiences or tracking assets
– Customer data, email lists, or private community information
– Internal strategies, processes, or operational systems

For partnership inquiries, please contact: aimee@positivelyafricana.com

Positively Africana By Aimee is a founder-led, independent local business in Northampton, Massachusetts, with national reach through positivelyafricana.com. For this event, we are participating as one of several sponsors and organizers, and we will also be vending as Positively Africana By Aimee. This is a publicly funded community event with support from multiple organizations. Our participation is as a private, independent brand, and we are not affiliated with any town agencies, political groups, or local institutions