John Oliva, Corpus Christi Caller Times
Mon, June 8, 2026 at 9:45 AM UTC
The 2026 Coastal Bend Juneteenth Festival returns to Corpus Christi for a three-day event starting June 19.
The event will take place at Water’s Edge Park. On June 20, admission is $1 for children, $5 for adults and $10 to $20 for a VIP experience. Admission on June 21 will be free.
Juneteenth, which became a federal holiday in 2021, marks the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston learned of their freedom, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued.
The festival will include live music, food trucks, vendors, health and wellness initiatives, family activities, community and education exhibits and more. All proceeds will benefit the Coastal Bend Juneteenth Festival and the Corpus Christi chapter of the Texas Association of Black Personnel in Higher Education’s programs.
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For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit tabphecc.org.
Here’s the schedule for entertainment:
In this 2023 file photo, Lloyd Adamson stirs mixed vegetables during the Juneteenth Festival at Water’s Edge Park in Corpus Christi.
June 19
Enjoy the “Liberation After Dark” dance under the stars. Enjoy music, games and fun at the Corpus Christi Bayfront. Attire is black and white or cowboy chic. The dance is for adults aged 21 and older. Tickets: $30 to $40. Time: 6 to 11 p.m.
June 20
Musical acts will include local hip-hop group Underground Frequency, rapper B. Bankz, the Bayou City Brass Band and rapper Bun B. The latter artist will take the stage at 4 p.m.
June 21
Local musicians, step teams and R&B singer Elle Varner will be the performing acts. The latter artist will take stage at 3 p.m.
John Oliva covers entertainment and community news in South Texas. Have a story idea? Contact him at john.oliva@caller.com.
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