Juneteenth Santa Barbara invites the community to its ninth annual celebration on Friday, June 19, 2026, at Plaza Del Mar in Santa Barbara. The free, family-friendly event runs from 11 a.m.
to 6 p.m. and features live performances, a Black Artisan Market, a kids zone, and a beer and wine garden for adults.
Sustainable travel options include MTD shuttle, biking, and Amtrak. The event honors the emancipation of enslaved people in the U.S.
and promotes community unity. - Free event with live music, poetry, and art - Black Artisan Market with handmade goods and wellness products - Kids zone with face painting and library van - Beer and wine garden for ages 21+ (noon to 5 p.m.) - Sustainable travel via MTD shuttle, BCycle bikes, or Amtrak Join the celebration of freedom and community love at Plaza Del Mar.