Second Annual Juneteenth Hoodoo Revival
About this Event
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Join us for an afternoon filled with community, education, and spiritual connection. This event is an opportunity to learn more about the Chicago Hoodoo Society's mission, goals and future events.
The Chicago Hoodoo Society exists to build knowledge and Black communal growth, fostering creative expression through spiritual liberation by reviving and building upon ancestral traditions.
The Chicago Hoodoo Revival has something for all who attend, no matter if you're a seaoned practicioner or just interested in exploring. Come celebrate, learn from experienced practitioners, and connect with the spiritual energy of the city.
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Event Accessibility:
No alcohol or drugs are allowed.
We’re so excited to experience the Chicago Hoodoo Revival with you! We affirm that if you have a body, you likely have accessibility needs. Building accessibility together is a natural part of what it means to be both IN a body & IN a community.
We believe that creating accessibility is a communal ritual & responsibility. Our volunteer team works to find & create the conditions for events that are as accessible as possible. However, we ask our guests and participants to help us create these conditions as well! Here’s what’s confirmed so far & we’ll update this page with more details soon:
- Parking: Free Lot & Street parking is available.
- Venue: Nuk & Granny Farms is a fully outdoor space with easily accessible paved walkways to access the entrance and throughout the main garden areas.
- Outdoor Access & Mobility: The outdoor garden space is accessible via a paved concrete path.
- Sound: A DJ will be playing music outdoors, there may be traffic going by, and you may also hear ambient sound indoors. Headphones are welcome if you have sound sensitivities!
- Food: Food vendors will be present. Our organizing team asks all food vendors to clearly indicate whether their dish has one of 8 primary allergens such as dairy, egg, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, wheat, peanuts, and / or soybeans. We also ask food vendors to indicate whether their food is vegan and / or vegetarian.
- Language: This event will be facilitated primarily in English. At the moment, we do not have CART Captions and / or ASL interpreters. However, if you’d like to volunteer as a part of our Language Accessibility team (ASL, Spanish, etc), please email us at [email protected]
- Scents: We will be activating the space using items such as blessed oils, conjure waters, herbs, & more. These items may be scented. Additionally, guests may come wearing their own scented products. If you’d like to help us create deeper accessibility by refraining from wearing heavily scented items, the community would appreciate it!
- Photography: We will be working with a photographer in order to capture The Chicago Hoodoo Society’s events. If you do not consent to being photographed, please ask for a red colored wristband at the event check-in.
- Questions & Support: If you have any other questions or access needs, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected]. If you need support on the day of the event, please contact our Accessibility Coordinator, whose information will be provided via email.
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Chicago Hoodoo Society Community Agreements:
By attending the Juneteenth Hoodoo Revival, you agree to uphold the following Community Agreements.
These principles guide how we show up for ourselves and each other in this sacred space. Your presence is a contribution to our collective care.
Community Agreements:
🌿 Take compassionate responsibility for your energy and experience.
Honor where you are, and be mindful of how you show up. This is a space for collective care, and your presence matters.
🌿 Respect and honor one another.
We are committed to creating a space rooted in dignity, listening, and mutual regard. Every voice is sacred, and every person deserves to feel safe.
🌿 Practice self-awareness and communicate your needs clearly.
Check in with yourself. If boundaries or needs arise, express them respectfully so that we can support one another in good faith.
🌿 Choose depth over display.
We center reflection and thoughtful dialogue—not grandstanding, debate, or energy-taking. Let’s make room for wisdom, not ego.
🌿 Engage in non-violent communication.
Speak with care. Our words should affirm, not harm. We value truth told with kindness.
🌿 Be present, as you are able.
We honor your capacity. Presence isn’t perfection; it’s intention. Come as you are, and be here with purpose.
🌿 Hold confidentiality with care.
What is shared here stays here. Trust is the foundation of our gatherings. Do not share personal or sensitive information outside this space.
Agenda
🕑: 01:00 PM
Doors Open
Info: Welcome to the 2nd Annual Juneteenth Hoodoo Revival. Upon arrival, guests are invited to explore the farm, visit vendors, connect with community members, and settle into the space before programming begins. Community altar offerings, ongoing activities, shopping, and other experiences will be available throughout the day.
🕑: 01:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Ongoing Experiences Throughout the Day
Info: • Hoodoo Games & Community Activities
• Community Altar
• DIY Smudge Station
• Vendors & Shopping
• Divination Readings
• Community Interviews with the Chicago Hoodoo Society Podcast Team
• Tin Types Photo Booth
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Opening Circle
Info: Begin the day in community with the founders of the Chicago Hoodoo Society. During this opening gathering, we will share the vision behind the organization, acknowledge the significance of Juneteenth, honor the land that is hosting us, and set collective intentions for the day ahead. Whether you are new to Hoodoo or have practiced for years, all are welcome to join the circle.
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Opening Ritual |The NeoHoodoo Spiritual Spritz Ritual
Info: Community care begins with spiritual preparation. Participants will be invited to take part in a collective cleansing ritual featuring a spiritual bath prepared by members of the Chicago Hoodoo Society using herbs, roots, and traditional practices. Together we will symbolically clear away negativity, stress, and burdens while calling in peace, protection, clarity, and blessings for ourselves, one another, and the space we are sharing.
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Hoodoo Drum Circle
Info: Join us for a community drum circle rooted in rhythm, connection, and collective expression. Bring your drums, tambourines, rattles, or simply your voice and presence. Participants are invited to contribute to the rhythm in whatever way feels comfortable. This interactive experience celebrates the enduring role of music, movement, and communal gathering within the African Diaspora.
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Hoodoo Movement & Embodiment
Info: Led by Chicago Hoodoo Society member and licensed therapist Rachel, this guided movement session explores grounding, mindfulness, and reconnecting with the body through a Black cultural lens. Participants will be invited to engage in gentle movement, breathwork, and embodied practices designed to help reduce stress and cultivate presence. Please feel free to bring a blanket, yoga mat, or chair. The session will be modified to accommodate a variety of accessibility needs and experience levels.
🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Griot Corner | Hoodoo Storytime
Info: Gather beneath the tradition of the griot as the co-founders of the Chicago Hoodoo Society share Hoodoo folklore, ancestral stories, personal experiences, and cultural teachings. Storytelling has long served as a means of preserving history, passing down wisdom, and strengthening community bonds. This hour invites attendees to listen, learn, laugh, reflect, and connect through the power of story.
🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Closing Circle
Info: As the day comes to an end, we will gather one final time in community. Together we will reflect on the experiences shared throughout the revival, offer gratitude to the land and those present, and participate in a closing ritual intended to send everyone home grounded, encouraged, and spiritually renewed. All attendees are invited to join us as we close the circle and conclude the day's celebration.
🕑: 06:00 PM
Event Ends
Where is it happening?
USD 17.85 to USD 39.19
