Join the Cary Farmers Market for the traditional market season along East Park St., next to Downtown Cary Park. Find a wonderful lineup of vendors offering all locally made and locally grown items. Shop for freshly-harvested produce, humanely-raised meat, and artisan-made goods. Stop by the info booth to learn about their matching program for SNAP/EBT. Children can also get their very own Farmers Market Passport and participate in the Eat-A-Rainbow program, which encourages children to eat healthy, nutritious foods. Learn more about the new location, nutrition programs, and other information on their website or their Facebook and Instagram pages for regularly updated weekly information.

Celebrated annually, Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union General Gordon Granger read federal orders in Galveston, Texas, that all previously enslaved Black people in the state were free. Today, Juneteenth commemorates African American freedom and emphasizes education and achievement. It is a day marked with celebrations and special gatherings. Join us at the Park for a jubilant Juneteenth Celebration curated by Historian Darrell Stover! Get ready to groove to live music, indulge in delicious bites from food trucks, and explore vibrant vendors showcasing their work. It’s a day of unity, culture and joy for all! Schedule The following activities will take place at the Great Lawn Pavilion. 1 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Chinfloo Cultural Heritage Procession and Dance Performance 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. – Welcome, Libation and Proclamation “Lift Every Voice and Sing” – Mary D. Williams “History Speaks on Freedom” Talk – Dr. Freddie Parker “Songs of Freedom” – Mary D. Williams 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Elders of Djembe Performance – Bradley Simmons, Ngoma Woolbright, Bashir Shakur, Teli Shabu, and  Khalid Saleem 3:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. – Vocal Performance – Nigel Jones 4:15 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. – Poetic Songstress Performance – Priscilla Miller 5:30 – 7 p.m. – Funk of Freedom Performance – Plunky and Oneness of Juju The following activities will take place along Park Street and in Park Street Courts. 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. – The Village – Local Black Artisans 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. – Food Trucks (Royal Cheesecake and Varieties, TrySeafood and more to come!) 3 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Musical Performance – Dontez Harris, Sax with Thomasi McDonald, Preston Barnes and Allen Redd 4:45 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. – Folksinger/Storyteller Performance – Jasme Kelly Know Before You Go This event is free and open to the public. This event is suitable for all ages. Inclusion Services Downtown Cary Park strives to provide a …