Black · Festival · Boston, Massachusetts
The Freedom Cookout
2027 dates not announced yet · usually June
About The Freedom Cookout
A free Juneteenth community celebration held on the grounds of the historic Shirley-Eustis House in Roxbury, Boston. It features a Black vendor market, music and performance, a free book fair, children's activities and house tours. The 2026 event was its fourth annual edition.
What to expect
Cultural festivals like this one bring a community's food, music, dance, art and traditions to a public space, usually with performers, local vendors and community organizations.
The Freedom Cookout has included black vendor market, live music and performance, free book fair, children's activities and house tours.
The organizer lists it as free to attend.
The organizer has not announced dates for 2027 yet. In 2026 it was held June 19, 2026. It is usually held every year on Juneteenth (June 19).
- Black vendor market
- Live music and performance
- Free book fair
- Children's activities
- House tours
Where it happens
The Freedom Cookout is held at Shirley-Eustis House, Roxbury in Boston, Massachusetts. It is one of 26 cultural festivals in Massachusetts on this calendar.
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Questions about The Freedom Cookout
- When is The Freedom Cookout 2027?
- The organizer has not announced 2027 dates yet. In 2026 it was held June 19, 2026. It is usually held every year on Juneteenth (June 19).
- Where is The Freedom Cookout held?
- The Freedom Cookout takes place at Shirley-Eustis House, Roxbury in Boston, Massachusetts.
- Is The Freedom Cookout free?
- Yes. The organizer lists The Freedom Cookout as free to attend.
- What happens at The Freedom Cookout?
- Events have included: black vendor market, live music and performance, free book fair, children's activities, house tours.
- Who organizes The Freedom Cookout?
- The Freedom Cookout is organized by Alchemy for Change and partner organizations. Their official site is freedomcookout.com.
- What other cultural festivals are near Boston?
- The closest others on this calendar are 50th Israel Folkdance Festival of Boston in Boston, MA (same city); African Festival of Boston in Boston, MA (same city); Boston Asian American Film Festival in Boston, MA (same city).
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More Black festivals in June 2027
- Juneteenth Celebration at the Nelson-AtkinsKansas City, MissouriJune 13
- ODUNDE FestivalPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaJune 13
- 1865 FestChicago, IllinoisJune 18-19
- Juneteenth Atlanta Parade and Music FestivalAtlanta, GeorgiaJune 18-20
- Buffalo Juneteenth FestivalBuffalo, New YorkJune 19-20
- Iowa Juneteenth Neighbor's Day CelebrationDes Moines, IowaJune 19