Beverly/Morgan Park Juneteenth Family Festival
This festival has wrapped for 2026 — it typically returns June 2027.
Next edition · 2027
2027 dates: not announced yet. Beverly/Morgan Park Juneteenth Family Festival typically returns in June. We read the organiser's site and update this page when dates are confirmed; what follows is the record of 2026.
Free South Side Juneteenth celebration on Longwood Drive, noon to 7: live music and DJs, African dance and drumming, bouncy houses, youth sports, health screenings, a college fair and food.
- Dates: June 20, 2026
- Where: Longwood Drive, Beverly/Morgan Park
- Neighborhood: Beverly
- Cost: Free
How it was
This year's edition is over — the practical notes below are kept as the record of 2026.
What to expect
A volunteer-run, all-free festival that the organiser says draws more than 5,000 people to Longwood Drive between 110th and 111th. The 2026 programme had the Shea Butta Band as headliner, the South Shore Drill Team, MOYA African dance and drum, Inspire Dance Company, spoken word and footwork, plus youth basketball, bouncy houses, face painting, science activities, a college fair, a pediatric mobile health van and food distribution alongside vendors and food.
Bag policy
No tents or shade structures, no alcohol, no grills or fireworks, no pets except service animals. Chairs and blankets are encouraged.
Family-friendly
Bouncy houses, youth basketball, arts and crafts, face painting and science activities, with wheelchair-accessible restrooms and everything at ground level.
History
Founded in 2019 and run by the Juneteenth Family Festival non-profit; the 2026 edition was the seventh.
Local tips
- Free parking at Morgan Park High School, 1744 W Pryor Ave, two blocks east; enter from 111th.
- There are no gates, so you can enter from any point along Longwood.
- Pack chairs or a blanket; shade structures aren't allowed.
Frequently asked questions
When is Beverly/Morgan Park Juneteenth Family Festival 2027?
The organiser has not announced 2027 dates yet. Beverly/Morgan Park Juneteenth Family Festival typically returns in June; this page is updated when dates are confirmed.
Is the Juneteenth Family Festival free?
Yes. The organiser says entrance is free for all attendees; the festival is funded by sponsors and donations.
Where is it?
On Longwood Drive between 110th and 111th Streets in Beverly/Morgan Park, around Morgan Park United Methodist and Morgan Park Presbyterian churches.
Where can I park?
The organiser offers free parking in the Morgan Park High School lot at 1744 W Pryor Ave (enter on 111th), plus non-permit street parking nearby. No tailgating in the lot.