EVENTS
Juneteenth Foundation Inc 5th Annual Fish Fry
Juneteenth Foundation Inc. 5th Annual Fish Fry
Come and support the Juneteenth Foundation Inc. at our 5th Annual Fish Fry on Friday, June 6, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM at the Dunbar Center, located at 801 MLK Drive, San Marcos, TX 78666.
Enjoy delicious fish plates for just $10 each, complete with crispy fish filets, hush puppies, beans, coleslaw, and all the tasty trimmings. All orders will be available to-go only—there is no seating available for on-site dining.
We encourage you to purchase your tickets in advance, but we’ll also have tickets available at the Fish Fry. We accept cash, card, and Venmo. (No Zelle or Cash App)
Additionally, refreshing water and delightful desserts will be available for purchase separately.
Grab a tasty meal, support a great cause, and help us celebrate Juneteenth!
Juneteenth Parade and Unity Walk
Juneteenth Parade and Unity Walk
Join us as we celebrate freedom, unity, and community at the Juneteenth Parade and Unity Walk on Thursday, June 19th, 2025, in San Marcos, Texas!
Participants will gather at LBJ/MLK Cross Roads Memorial, located at the intersection of LBJ and MLK Streets at 8:00 AM, with the parade and walk beginning promptly at 9:00 AM. Our route will honor our community by proceeding from LBJ Drive to Hopkins Street, then onto Guadalupe Street before turning back onto MLK Drive and concluding at the historic Dunbar Park. (801 MLK Dr)
All participants are encouraged to walk cautiously, keeping a comfortable pace and staying close to those ahead to maintain a unified group.
Bring your friends, family, and neighbors to commemorate Juneteenth together. Let's celebrate our past, present, and future as we continue to move forward as one community!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Register For Our Parade - June 19th 2025
Rose Brooks Cake Auction
Rose Brooks Cake Auction
170 Charles Austin Drive
San Marcos TX 78666
Auctioneer: David Peterson
31st Annual BBQ Cook Off
The 2025 Annual Juneteenth BBQ Cook-Off Charity Fundraiser, hosted by Juneteenth Foundation Inc., will take place on Saturday, June 21st, 2025, at 206 CM Allen Plaza Parkway in San Marcos, TX. This all-day celebration is open to the public and invites everyone to come out and enjoy a day filled with food, culture, and community spirit.
The event features a lively BBQ competition with categories including Youth Pork Chops, Chicken, Fajitas, Margaritas, Cobbler, Ribs, Beans, and Brisket. All cooks must register by May 30th, and follow site rules—only wood or propane cooking is allowed, and official containers will be provided for judging. Winners will be announced at 5:30 PM.
In addition to the cook-off, there will be a Domino Tournament at 11:00 AM, and the grounds will be buzzing with snowcones, food vendors, BBQ plates, crafts, art booths, and live music by DJ Julius.
Every team is provided a tent and chairs. Head Cooks receive a free t-shirt, and additional shirts are available for purchase.
Everyone is invited to come share in the fun, connect with others, and celebrate the spirit of Juneteenth. For more information, visit SMTXJuneteenth.com or contact David Peterson at (512) 738-7773.
JUNETEENTH FOUNDATION INC.
30TH ANNUAL JUNETEENTH BBQ COOK-OFF CHARITY FUNDRAISER (June 14th, 2024 - June 15th, 2024)
AND 4th ANNUAL FISH FRY CHARITY FUNDRAISER (June 7th, 2024)
Juneteenth Foundation, Inc. Supporters,
The Juneteenth Foundation, Inc. (“the Foundation”) extends our sincere gratitude for your donations during our 29th Annual Juneteenth Charitable Fundraiser. Your gracious and generous donations helped to provide much needed assistance to several individuals and families in the community.
The foundation is launching its 30th Annual BBQ Cook-Off fundraiser and 3rd Annual Fish Fry fundraiser. Juneteenth Foundation, Inc. will be having our Juneteenth, June 19th federal holiday celebration at the Willie Mae Mitchell Community Center, 715 Valley St, San Marcos, TX 78666 in the historic neighborhood. Our 4th Annual Unity Walk will line up at 8:30 a.m. and start Unity walk at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, June 15th, 2024. The route will start at LBJ/MLK Cross Walk To S Fredericksburg St; On to Valley St and a walk through the BBQ Cookoff Courtyard at the Willie Mae Mitchell Center. Turning right for a walk to 726 Centre Street, ending at the Greater Bethel Baptist Church. Between the Greater Bethel Baptist Church and the Willie Mae Mitchell Community Opportunity Center where there will be various activities at both locations. The celebration will be held for two days starting on Friday, June 14th, 2024 and Saturday, June 15th, 2024. There will be a BBQ, Beverages, Assorted Vendors, Kids fun, Arts and Crafts, Music, Silent Auction, DJ and the talented BBQ Cook-off teams from Youths to Adults. Events will end Saturday around 6:00 p.m.
The 4th annual Fish Fry fundraiser will be held at Willie Mae Mitch Community Opportunity Center, 715 Valley St, San Marcos, TX 78666 on Friday June 7th, 2024. To Go Only!!!
The Charity BBQ Cook-Off will be part of the historical celebration again this year, and continue to help those in need throughout the community. Also, along with other non-profit organizations, we will honor the moment in history for June being Juneteenth month with a reading of the proclamation by a special guest, displays of Cultural Art and the American legal decree issued in 1865 - General announcement of Juneteenth - June 19th, as a federal holiday.
The foundation wants to continue to assist individuals and families in the community who are struggling to keep up with their everyday needs. The foundation is a unique non-profit organization in that it can reach out to people in the community who do not know where to go for help, or even how to ask for help.
Please write a check or money order and mail it to us, please make your check payable to "Juneteenth Foundation, Inc." and remit to the following address:
Juneteenth Foundation, Inc.
Attn.: Juneteenth Donation
P. O. Box 447
San Marcos, TX 78667
Juneteenth Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit organization under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue
code: Tax I.D. 27-4294841
