Welcome to the JALC Juneteenth Celebration
Join us as John A. Logan College honors Juneteenth, a day that marks the freedom of enslaved African Americans and celebrates resilience, culture, and community.
This is a time to educate, serve, and celebrate bringing people together to reflect, connect, and move forward together.
We invite you to be part of this meaningful celebration.
Linda Flowers, President of the NAACP Carbondale Chapter, will be leading the educational and historical components of our Juneteenth celebration.
National Juneteenth Resource Page
Vendor & Community Registration
John A. Logan College warmly invites you to be part of our 2026 Juneteenth Celebration, a community-centered event focused on this year’s theme: Educate. Serve. Celebrate.
We are excited to bring together local businesses, community organizations, and partners for an evening of connection, culture, and celebration. This event is designed to honor the spirit of Juneteenth while creating meaningful opportunities to uplift local voices, share resources, and support our community.
Event Details
- Event: JALC Juneteenth Celebration
- Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2026
- Time: 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm
- Location: JALC Conference Center, John A. Logan College
We are inviting vendors and community organizations to showcase products, services, resources, and information that reflect community empowerment, culture, education, and engagement. This is a great opportunity to connect with attendees, build relationships, and celebrate together.
The event will include:
- Live entertainment and music
- Guest speakers and community recognition
- Educational and cultural engagement activities
- Youth and family-friendly activities
- Community service initiative
- Networking with local organizations and businesses
- Food and refreshments
There is no vendor fee, and space will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please complete the Online Vendor & Community Registration Form
- NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, JUNE 12:
If you have any questions or special requests, feel free to reach out. We would love to have you join us as we educate, serve, and celebrate together.
We look forward to partnering with you for a meaningful and fun Juneteenth celebration.
JALC Juneteenth Planning Committee Members & Vendor Coordinators
Yolanda Dean & Tangela Oliver
