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
Explore Cincinnati with Lauren
$25 connects you with Lauren for your whole trip — she knows every Black-owned spot in this city and can help you plan your entire Juneteenth weekend.