2025 Theme:
"We're Still Here-Standing Together"
Great Activities!
Main Event, Saturday, June 14th
When: 11:00am – 4:30pm
Where:
Main event at Mission Plaza, 980 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA.
Art Exhibits at The History Center of SLO County, 696 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo
What: Juneteenth Celebration, Speakers, Music, Silent Auction, Bake sale, Food, Resource Fair, History, Cultural, and Art Exhibits.
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Darren McDuffie
Dr. Darren McDuffie has been serving as the Superintendent of the Santa Maria-Bonita School District for the past three years, bringing over three decades of educational experience to his role. A native of Los Angeles, CA, Dr. McDuffie’s journey in education began after he graduated from Hollywood High Performing Arts High School, where he cultivated his passion for theater and music.
Dr. McDuffie’s career includes invaluable experience as a classroom teacher in both elementary and middle schools, as well as leadership roles as a principal at the same levels. He has served as a district administrator in human resources for many years and as a deputy superintendent of a K-12 school district. His deep understanding of the educational landscape and his commitment to fostering a nurturing and dynamic learning environment for all students have been cornerstones of his leadership.
Dr. McDuffie is supported by his wonderful wife, Kaishawn, to whom he has been happily married for 34 years. Together, they have raised two daughters, now 27 and 25 years old. Outside of his professional life, Dr. McDuffie continues to indulge his love for the arts, and sports. A life-long fan of the LA Dodgers, LA Rams and the LA Lakers...even still. His favorite college football team is of course the USC Trojans! Of course, this is the same school where he was able to receive his doctorate in educational leadership in 2009. His dedication to education, combined with his artistic background and personal commitment to family, shapes Dr. McDuffie’s holistic approach to leading the Santa Maria-Bonita School District towards cultivating bright futures for the students of the Santa Maria Valley.
Speaker: Mayor Erica A. Stewart
Dance Performance -
Jasmine Pickett
Jasmine Pickett is a dynamic creative,athlete, and educator passionate aboutmovement, wellness, and empowerment.Originally from Brooklyn, New York andraised in Ohio, she moved to San LuisObispo in 2007 on a full athletic scholarshipin track and field at Cal Poly, where sheearned All-American honors in the triplejump. Jasmine is the founder of Jazzy fit, a youthpsychological and athletic developmentprogram that helps young athletes buildconfidence, resilience, and personal identitythrough both physical training and mentalcoaching. She is also the creative forcebehind J Hope Creations, where shedesigns handmade pieces that celebratecomfort, joy, and artistry. Whether she is coaching athletes, craftingmeaningful pieces, or uplifting youththrough imagination and movement,Jasmine brings a unique energy rooted infitness, faith , and purpose.
2025 Musical Performances: To be announced
Resource Fair Be a Vendor Vendor application
Featuring vendors with local products and services.
So far we have:
Silent Auction - Great Deals!
Silent auction & Bake Sale Donate an Item Silent Auction Donation form
Featuring tasty delights, works of art, gift baskets, gift cards, wine and more. Place your bids in person or you can call in your bid: 805-619-5354. Here are some of the items:
Water stations will be provided but please bring your own water container. lawn chairs or blankets.
BBQ-Gumbo Dinner
Meals Choices for Purchase Please Purchase Tickets in advance
Saturday, June 14th, BBQ and Gumbo serving noon-3:00 pm
Lunch Meal - $25: BBQ chicken, Creole gumbo. Gumbo cook-off tastings with sides of Cajun cole slaw and rice
Vegetarian Meal option - $25: Gumbo Z’Herbes, Cornbread, Cajun cole slaw and rice
