Kinfolk Fest Juneteenth 2026 — San Diego

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Kinfolk Fest Juneteenth 2026 — San Diego

Name: Kinfolk Fest Juneteenth 2026 — San Diego
Start: 2026-06-20T13:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-06-20T21:00:00-07:00
Location: Waterfront Park, 1600 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA 92101

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Today · Saturday, June 20, 2026

1:00 PM PDT – 9:00 PM PDT

Waterfront Park, 1600 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA 92101

“The kind of Juneteenth block party that feels like the…”

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Kinfolk Fest is San Diego's largest Juneteenth celebration, returning to Waterfront Park with a full day of live music, DJ sets, cultural programming, and community gathering on June 20, 2026. Organized by SD Melanin (@sdmelanin), the festival runs from 1pm to 9pm and is strictly 21 and over.

The main stage features live performers and DJs spanning R&B, hip hop, Afrobeats, and soul throughout the afternoon and into the evening. A Black-Owned Marketplace showcases local Black entrepreneurs, artists, and makers, making Kinfolk Fest a platform for economic community-building alongside cultural celebration. A spades tournament, art installations, and curated food and beverage vendors round out the programming.

Waterfront Park sits along San Diego Bay with views of the downtown skyline, providing one of the most scenic festival settings in the city. VIP table options are available for groups who want premium viewing and dedicated service. General admission and VIP tickets are available through Eventbrite. This is the gathering point for San Diego's Black community on Juneteenth — and a genuinely great festival for anyone who appreciates the culture.

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