The U of A and the NWA Juneteenth Planning Committee invite the community, friends and family to celebrate our annual Northwest Arkansas Juneteenth Celebrations, which commemorate the anniversary of African American emancipation. Celebrating 29 years of culture in NWA.

2025 JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION

Saturday June 21
1-5 p.m.
U of A Gardens

The celebration will take place at the U of A Gardens from 1-5 p.m. June 21. This event is free to the public! We'll have lots of fun with live music, games, giveaways and activities for the whole family!

Calling All Volunteers

The NWA Juneteenth Committee is excited to host the 2025 NWA Juneteenth Celebration, and we need your help to make it a success!

We're looking for enthusiastic individuals to assist with various aspects of the event. Whether you're helping with set-up, greeting guests, supporting activities or managing information tables, your time and energy will help create a meaningful experience for all.

Volunteer Shifts Available
Please select a shift that works best for you using the sign-up form linked below.

Deadline to sign up: Friday, June 20

For more information and to sign up, visit: https://juneteenth.uark.edu.

Questions? Contact us at juneteenth@uark.edu

Thank you for supporting this community celebration. We couldn't do it without you!