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JuneteenthKC 2024 Heritage Festival 
The Resistance
June 15th  |  12-10 PM

 FREE ADMISSION
** 18TH & VINE HISTORIC JAZZ DISTRICT  ** 
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE 2023 CELEBRATION E-BOOK
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Interested in being featured MainStage act???

Featuring
KELLY PRICE
LIVE ON THE JUNETEENTHKC MAINSTAGE
&
KANSAS CITY'S BEST
LOCAL TALENT!!

 

12:00 PM/NOON  Gospel Jubilee
2:00 PM Community Performances
Including Guest Personalities, Contests, and Giveaways

5:00 PM OFFICIAL REMARKS CEREMONY  

6:00-8:00 PM Opening Acts 

8:30 PM Kelly Price 

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SPECIAL ENTERTAINMENT
**** ALL FREE ****

Face Painters 

Pony Rides

Balloon Artists

And more!

NOW RECRUITING VENDORS!!! 

Deadline for entry forms: 
• Early Bird Registration by March 31st 
• Regular Registration by May 31st

50% MINIMUM DEPOSIT REQUIRED FOR BOOTH RESERVATION

--BALANCES MUST BE PAID IN FULL NO LATER THAN MAY 15TH @ MIDNIGHT (!!)--
--VENDORS MUST PROVIDE THEIR OWN TENTS, TABLES & CHAIRS-- 

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NOW OFFERING THE OPPORTUNITY TO PROVIDE YOUR PREFERRED VENDOR ZONE!!!

--VENDOR BOOTH ASSIGNEMENT PLACEMENT PRIORITY  WILL BE GIVEN BASED ON THE TIME OF YOUR APPLICATION.

--Vendors will be given the opportunity to verify their booth placement zone during the orientation dates offered below. 

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Vendor Orientations at the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art:

Sunday, May 19th 4:30-6:00 pm

Friday, May 24th 5:00-6:30 pm

Sunday, May 26th  4:00-6:00 pm

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**PHYSICAL ATTENDANCE TO ONE OF THE ORIENTATION DATES ABOVE IS MANDATORY. 

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BOOTH PREFERENCES WILL BE VERIFIED DURING ORIENTATION AND AN APPOINTMENT WILL BE SCHEDULED FOR AN ON-SITE WALK THROUGH JUNE 3RD-JUNE 13TH. ALL VENDORS MUST COMPLETE ORIENTATION AND THEIR ON-SITE WALK THROUGH APPOINTMENT TO RECIEVE/CONFIRM THEIR BOOTH ASSIGNMENT.  

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PLEASE REFER TO THE MAP BELOW TO DETERMINE YOUR PREFERRED VENDOR LOCATION. **Please note that this map is subject to change for production needs. Final event layouts will be available during orientaton, Sunday, May 19th. 

** JuneteenthKC Vendor Packages ** 

BASIC PACKAGE: 

*(1) 10X10 Booth Space--NO TABLES, CHAIRS OR TENTS PROVIDED 
*Basic vendor page listing on the JuneteenthKC Mobile App with information on vendor booth location the day of the festival, and vendor business information.
*Listing on JuneteenthKC Mobile App Vendor Directory 
*Opportunity to have follower "LOVE" your business and add your business to their personalized "favorites" vendor listing 

 

JUNETEENTHKC is also excited to share the opportunity to elevate your vendor experience by upgrading to our "Premium" vendor package that offers exclusive marketing tools that can be utilized 365 days a year! 

PREMIUM PACKAGE:

*(1) 10X10 Booth Space--NO TABLES, CHAIRS OR TENTS PROVIDED 
*Priority listing on the JuneteenthKC Mobile App Vendor Directory 
*Priority listing on Vendor promotional materials & listings distributed by JuneteenthKC 
*Customizable vendor page with information about your vendor booth location, vendor business information, and video playback capability that can display an advertisement/ intro video or personalized message to customers.
*The opportunity to provide a customized banner ad and be  highlighted as a featured vendor in specific high traffic areas on the JuneteenthKC Mobile app 
*The capability to transmit personalized and directed in-app notifications 
*Ability to transmit personalized updates and messages delivered to all usersa/users that have followed your business/event to update them with information, offers, and/or location updates

Youth Vendors

BEFORE MARCH 31ST

$75.00
Early Bird  Basic 
$100.00
Early Bird  Premium

BEFORE MAY 31ST

$100.00
Basic 
$125.00
Premium

Retail Vendors

BEFORE MARCH 31ST

$125.00
Early Bird  Basic 
$150.00
Early Bird  Premium

BEFORE MAY 31ST

$150.00
Basic 
$175.00
  Premium

Food/Beverage Vendors

BEFORE MARCH 31ST

$175.00
Early Bird  Basic 
$200.00
Early Bird  Premium

BEFORE MAY 31ST

$200.00
Basic 
$250.00
  Premium

Corporate Vendors

BEFORE MARCH 31ST

$200.00
Early Bird  Basic 
$250.00
Early Bird  Premium

BEFORE MAY 31ST

$250.00
Basic 
$300.00
Premium

**SEE APPLICATION FOR YOUTH VENDOR FOOD/BEVERAGE PRICING **

--Youth vendor applicants--

Business MUST be owned by  a child under 17 years of age or younger. 

Retail vendors are restricted from distributing any food items or items identified by exclusivity agreements. 

Covered Tent, Table & Chair Accommodations Available upon Request at Additional Cost.

Food/Beverage vendors are required to have an annual food service event permit or must obtain a temporary food service permit from the Kansas City Health Department. 

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Tentative Event Map 

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MORE DETAILS COMING SOON!!  

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-- HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT --

The JuneteenthKC Mobile app is now available in the iOS & Android App Store!!! Join the celebration by visiting the App Store and searching “JuneteenthKC” 

 

Take your Juneteenth experience to a new level and download the app TODAY to:

View official JuneteenthKC events with direct GPS locations to special activities

Check out and follow our official vendors/sponsors

Find the location of your favorite vendors on the day of the festival

See our official line up & official hosts

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Receive event updates and special notifications to prepare for upcoming engagements/activities AND MORE!!!!

DOWNLOAD TODAY & WATCH OUR CELEBRATION GROW—Updates made weekly!!

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Featured Events

Family Health & Cooling Center

@Gregg Klice Community Center 12:00-5:00 pm 

 

Brunch & Learn

@Black Archives of Mid-America 10:00-11:30 am 
 

Rise & Shine Workout with the Julee Jonez  & the KC Cuties

@Jay Mcshann Pavilion (Behind The American Jazz Museum) 

 

9:00 am Hip Hop Yoga 

10:00 am Hip Hop Fitness

 

**FREE Workout Equipment, fitness gear, and personal training sessions for all pre-registered participants 

 

Book Distribution

 

The Genealogy Center

@Black Archives of Mid-America INC

THANK YOU TO OUR 2023 SPONSORS!

JuneteenthKC encourages people of all backgrounds- from Kansas City, across the country, and around the world- to learn about African American history and grow with JuneteenthKC.
Please consider supporting our virtual and in-person programs by becoming a partner, volunteering, and/or making a donation.
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