Join us for the 4th Annual Juneteenth Foodways Festival to taste a wide array of Indianapolis' most delectably diverse offerings from our food partners, browse the unique offerings of our retail partners, and explore the story of Dolly Johnson with a reenactment from our partners at Freetown Village.
Did you know?
In the first year of Benjamin Harrison’s term in the White House, he made an important change to the White House staff – he replaced the French chef with renowned Black caterer and chef Dolly Johnson, of Lexington, Kentucky. Her cuisine was a great success with the 23rd president and his family, and she would go on to provide her all-American bluegrass style cooking to four American Presidents. After leaving the White House, Johnson returned to Kentucky and opened several successful restaurants in Lexington. The Juneteenth Foodways Festival is dedicated to sharing the remarkable story of Dolly Johnson and the lasting legacy of Black cuisine on America’s favorite food.
NOW ANNOUNCING OUR 2025 JUNETEENTH FOODWAYS FESTIVAL PARTNERS
Retail PartnersPeace of PassionOpulent RadianceUrban LuxuryUjamaa Community BookstoreXpressions BooksBag your ThingzThree to Four DogsParlhands Resin ArtAudaciousLife
Other PartnersEli Lilly & Co. FoundationIndiana Sports Corp.Lake City BankMetronetFree Press IndianaTaylor AdvisingREI Real Estate ServicesGIPCLucille & Dana Pittard
3:30 PM-8:00 PM | Want to beat the crowds? The Early Access Pass is for you! Get early access to the Presidential Site grounds, a complimentary welcome bag, and more!
4:30 PM-8:00 PM | Limited Walk-up Available | Browse 20+ Black owned business, meet Dolly Johnson and hear about her work in the White House, take a tour of the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, and so much more all for FREE!
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