Events, Black-owned restaurants, shops, and wellness spots — everything worth knowing about Juneteenth weekend in Cincinnati, curated by a local who was born here.
"Born and raised in Cincinnati. I know the boutiques, the hidden gems, the best Black-owned spots to eat, drink, and shop. This city is home and I love showing it off."
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Start at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
Most of this weekend's events are anchored around the Freedom Center — Cincinnati's landmark museum dedicated to the history of freedom and the Underground Railroad. If you haven't been, Juneteenth weekend is the perfect time to go. Currently featuring Jubilation! Ambassadors on a Sacred Journey celebrating the Fisk Jubilee Singers (through June 21, 2026).
Events
What's happening this weekend
Friday 6/19
Juneteenth Day
Opal's Walk for Freedom
10:00 AM · Freedom Center
Juneteenth Jubilee
11 AM–5 PM · Freedom Center
Juneteenth Parade — Cincy Fashion 513
11:00 AM · 6409 Simpson Ave.
Panel & Group Discussion
11 AM–1 PM · Findlay Market
Juneteenth Community Quilt
12–6 PM · Make.Do · 6200 Montgomery Rd
Juneteenth Pop-Up
4–8 PM · Market Wines Walnut Hills
CAFA Juneteenth Carnival Block Party
4–7 PM · Hirsch Recreation Center · 3620 Reading Rd
Juneteenth Unity Run
6–9 PM · Esoteric Brewery
Sat 6/20 – Sun 6/21
Eden Park Festival Weekend
39th Annual Cincinnati Juneteenth Festival
12–9 PM both days · Eden Park
Saturday 6/20
Tasting Tour & Freedom Gala
Juneteenth Tasting Tour
2:00–3:30 PM · Findlay Market
Freedom Gala
6–11 PM · Esoteric Brewing
Sunday 6/21
Juneteenth Day
Juneteenth Jubilee at Findlay Market
10 AM–4 PM · Findlay Market
Black-Owned
Food + Beverage
Lauren's picks are starred — these are the spots she personally recommends. All businesses listed are Black-owned.
Afromeals
Findlay Market · 1719 Elm St.
Belle's Jazz Wine Coffee Lounge
151 W 4th St.
⭐ Lauren's Pick
blaCk Coffee Lounge
3232 Healing Way
Bouchards
Findlay Market · 1801 Race St
Censei Manga Cafe
32 E. 13th St
Chef Nem Kitchen To-Go
3305 Reading Rd
⭐ Lauren's Pick
Cora Cakery
517 W 7th St., Newport, KY
Country Meat Co Marketplace
3539 Reading Rd.
⭐ Lauren's Pick
Cream + Sugar Coffeehouse
3546 Montgomery Road
Dat's Ole School Cookin'
Catering / Findlay Market
Davis Cookie Collection
4926 Reading Rd
Esoteric Brewing Company
918 E McMillan St.
⭐ Lauren's Pick
Frulee Smoothie Bar
921 E McMillan St.
Gramma Debbie's Kitchen
Findlay Market · 1801 Race St
Herbistro
Factory 52 Gatherall
Goodies
7440 Hamilton Ave, Mount Healthy
Just Q'in BBQ
5903 Hamilton Ave
Like Mom's Only Vegan
Pop Ups / Order online
Nolia Kitchen
1405 Clay St.
⭐ Lauren's Pick
Nostalgia Wine Bar
1432 Vine St
Pata Roja Taqueria
52 E Court St.
Revel OTR
111 E 12th St.
Shango's Urban Taqueria
Factory 52 Gatherall
⭐ Lauren's Pick
Something to Wine About
136 W 4th St
Soul Secrets
1434 Vine St
Southern Grace Eats
3751 Montgomery Rd
Sugar 513
6 W 14th St.
Sweet Mae's Cookie Co
Findlay Market
The Arepa Place
Findlay Market · 131 W Elder St Wyoming OH · 1517 Springfield Pike
⭐ Lauren's Pick
Yakitori Hibachi Lounge
7505 Reading Rd
Black-Owned
Retail + Wellness
BlaCkOWned Outerwear
822 Elm St
ChiChi
1329 Vine St
GO(O)D Company Apparel
7875 Montgomery Rd
Hard Ta Knock Shoppe
1327 Hopple St
⭐ Lauren's Pick
House of Wellness
1607 Llanfair Ave
i75 OTR
1319 Main St
Kilimanjaro African Art
310 Ludlow Ave
Lone$ome Brand Apparel
3107 Colerain Ave
Main Street Jewelry
804 Main St
Melanin Flame Candle Co
1813 Elm St
⭐ Lauren's Pick
Mercedes Brown
8000 Blue Ash Rd
M.T.A.P. Clothing
1513 Vine St
Pink Rich Charm Bar
1411 Main St.
⭐ Lauren's Pick
Pour Fragrance Bar
5852 Hamilton Ave
RAD OTR
1315 Main St
Shea Candle Co
1313 Main St
⭐ Lauren's Pick
Skin by Brownlee & Co
4318 Montgomery Rd
Stylish LeNese Boutique
516 Linn St
We Outside Cincinnati
207 Woodward St
Xtreme Fashions
1600 Main St
Want to explore with Lauren?
She knows these businesses personally and can help you plan your whole Juneteenth weekend — where to eat, shop, and show up.