What other cultural festivals are near Chattanooga?

The closest others on this calendar are Oscar Micheaux Black Film Festival in Chattanooga, TN (same city); Yellowhorse Powwow Celebration in Collegedale, TN (about 11 miles); Atlanta India Festival in Roswell, GA (about 87 miles).

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Black · Juneteenth · Chattanooga, Tennessee

Chattanooga Juneteenth Festival (Festival of Black Arts & Ideas)

2027 dates not announced yet · usually June

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About Chattanooga Juneteenth Festival (Festival of Black Arts & Ideas)

The Chattanooga Festivals of Black Arts & Ideas began in 2018 as a one-day Juneteenth commemoration and now runs year-round programming. Its Juneteenth festival is anchored at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center on the M.L. King Boulevard corridor.

What to expect

Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865, when news of the end of slavery reached Galveston, Texas. It became a federal holiday in 2021. Celebrations often include parades, music, food, history programs and family activities.

Chattanooga Juneteenth Festival (Festival of Black Arts & Ideas) has included live music, dance, visual art, food, black-owned business vendors and panel discussions.

Chattanooga Juneteenth Festival (Festival of Black Arts & Ideas) was first held in 2018.

The organizer has not announced dates for 2027 yet. In 2026 it was held June 19, 2026.

Live music
Dance
Visual art
Food
Black-owned business vendors
Panel discussions

Where it happens

Chattanooga Juneteenth Festival (Festival of Black Arts & Ideas) is held at Bessie Smith Cultural Center and other venues in Chattanooga, Tennessee. It is one of 15 cultural festivals in Tennessee on this calendar.

Map centered on Chattanooga. The organizer lists Bessie Smith Cultural Center and other venues.Directions

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Questions about Chattanooga Juneteenth Festival (Festival of Black Arts & Ideas)

When is Chattanooga Juneteenth Festival (Festival of Black Arts & Ideas) 2027?: The organizer has not announced 2027 dates yet. In 2026 it was held June 19, 2026.
Where is Chattanooga Juneteenth Festival (Festival of Black Arts & Ideas) held?: Chattanooga Juneteenth Festival (Festival of Black Arts & Ideas) takes place at Bessie Smith Cultural Center and other venues in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
What happens at Chattanooga Juneteenth Festival (Festival of Black Arts & Ideas)?: Events have included: live music, dance, visual art, food, black-owned business vendors, panel discussions.
Who organizes Chattanooga Juneteenth Festival (Festival of Black Arts & Ideas)?: Chattanooga Juneteenth Festival (Festival of Black Arts & Ideas) is organized by Chattanooga Festivals of Black Arts & Ideas. Their official site is blackartsandideasfest.com.
What other cultural festivals are near Chattanooga?: The closest others on this calendar are Oscar Micheaux Black Film Festival in Chattanooga, TN (same city); Yellowhorse Powwow Celebration in Collegedale, TN (about 11 miles); Atlanta India Festival in Roswell, GA (about 87 miles).