15th Annual JuneteenthKC Heritage Festival
Schedule
Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
18th and Vine-Downtown East, Kansas City | Kansas City, MO
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π THE 15TH ANNUAL JUNETEENTHKC HERITAGE FESTIVALπ Vendor Applications NOW OPEN Online!
π Friday, June 19th & Saturday, June 20th, 2026
π Historic 18th & Vine Jazz District
JuneteenthKC is celebrating a monumental milestone β 15 years of culture, community, and legacy β and this year, weβre expanding into a TWO-DAY festival experience across the entire Historic 18th & Vine Jazz District!
As we honor this anniversary, weβre calling on entrepreneurs, creators, food vendors, makers, artisans, and small businesses to join us for our largest, highest-visibility festival EVER.
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π EARLY BIRD VENDOR RATES AVAILABLE THROUGH FEBRUARY 28TH!
Lock in savings, secure premium placement, and guarantee your spot during the MOST competitive year to vend.
Early Bird spots must be paid in full at registration and WILL sell out.
π Apply Now:
https://www.cognitoforms.com/JuneteenthKC/JuneteenthKC2026HeritageFestivalVendorApplication
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π WHY 2026 WILL BE A RECORD-BREAKING YEAR
This is the moment vendors have been waiting for β because everything aligns for maximum impact:
β Two full days to showcase, sell, and engage
β Our largest audience ever as Kansas City welcomes an international crowd for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
β Grand opening of the Jazz District Pedestrian Mall β fully activated festival zones, restored walkways, and expanded flow
β A vibrant celebration of African American culture, entrepreneurship, and community pride
Expect unmatched foot traffic, brand exposure, and sales potential β making the 2026 Heritage Festival KCβs largest cultural event of the year.
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π EVENT FOOTPRINT
The festival spans multiple activation zones across 18th & Vine, including:
β’ 18th & Paseo β 18th & Woodland
β’ Vine Street from 17th Terrace β 19th Street
β’ 17th Terrace β Gregg Klice Community Center & Great Lawn
β’ 18th & Paseo β Truman Road
Learn more:
https://www.juneteenthkc.com/jkc2026festivalvendors
β€οΈ JOIN US
The JuneteenthKC Heritage Festival is more than an event β it is a celebration of resilience, heritage, entrepreneurship, and community legacy. With expanded visibility, international tourism, and newly renovated festival grounds, 2026 is the PRIME year to grow your brand with us.
We would be honored to welcome you as an official vendor for our 15-year anniversary celebration.
π Apply Today & Secure Your Early Bird Rate:
https://www.cognitoforms.com/JuneteenthKC/JuneteenthKC2026HeritageFestivalVendorApplication
π© Interested in Sponsorship?
Email: [email protected]
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Where is it happening?
18th and Vine-Downtown East, Kansas City, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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