Round Rock celebrates Juneteenth with music, food and community

June 16, 2026
2:07 pm

The annual Round Rock Juneteenth Festival returns Saturday, June 20, with an evening of music, food, culture and community at Old Settlers Park. Admission is free to the public for all concerts.

The festival will be held from 4 to 11:30 p.m. at the new Lakeview Pavilion and Stage in Old Settlers Park, located at 1501 Harrell Pkwy, Round Rock, TX 78665, in the Lakeview area near Bright Lake.

The event is presented by Austin Telco Federal Credit Union and hosted in partnership with The Voice Inc., Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Omicron Nu Nu Chapter and the City of Round Rock.

This year’s festival will feature the Omega Psi Phi BBQ Cook-Off, live music, family-friendly activities, local vendors, food and more. The event brings the community together for a celebration of Juneteenth, culture and connection.

For more information, visit roundrocktexas.gov/juneteenth

Entertainment lineup includes:

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Aloe Blacc

The festival headliner is a Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and performer known for his soulful sound and hits including “I Need a Dollar,” “The Man” and his work on Avicii’s “Wake Me Up.

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DJ Spinderella

A trailblazing DJ, rapper and producer, DJ Spinderella is best known as a member of the groundbreaking hip-hop group Salt-N-Pepa and for bringing high-energy sets that span generations of music fans.

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Keith Frank

Known as the “Zydeco Boss,” Keith Frank brings the sound of Louisiana zydeco to the stage with accordion-driven music that blends tradition, rhythm and dance.

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Dat Boy Play

A returning festival favorite, Dat Boy Play brings local energy and crowd connection to the Juneteenth stage, helping keep the celebration moving throughout the night.

The history of Juneteenth

Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the emancipation of slavery in the state of Texas. Historically, the celebration falls on June 19^th and commemorates the day in 1865 that Texans were told by Union troops that the Civil War had ended and that all slaves were now freed. Though the Emancipation Proclamation became official on January 1, 1863, there was little impact on the lives of Texans until 1865. Today, Juneteenth celebrates African American freedom while encouraging self-development and respect for all cultures.