Main Street Monday | Downtown JC Happenings | June 9 – June 15, 2025
Juneteenth Festival: Saturday, June 14 | 1–8 PM | Heritage Park
- Join the Junction City Juneteenth Association for a powerful day of reflection, unity, and celebration at Junction City’s Juneteenth Festival. This free community event honors the legacy of emancipation with live music, local vendors, food trucks, family activities, and more.
- Enjoy performances and a live DJ
- Support Black-owned businesses and local makers
- Taste delicious foods from various food vendors
- Enjoy family activities at the Kids Zone
- Connect with your community in a celebration of freedom and progress
Bring the whole family and be part of a day rooted in history and powered by togetherness!
Flags of Geary County: “Proudly United, Community Ignited”
Junction City Main Street invites you to take part in the Flag Project supporting multiple local organizations. For a small donation, Main Street will place and remove a leased 3×5 ft U.S. flag on a 10 ft pole in front of your home or business on six major holidays throughout the year. Flags will not be displayed in the event of rain.
Sign up now for Flag Day—flags will remain up through July 4!
Kids Day at the Geary Community Farmers Market
Every Thursday, June-July | 4–7 PM
Make Thursday evenings a family tradition.
- Free “Market Money” for kids to buy fruits and veggies
- Weekly activities: seed planting, games, cooking demos, and scavenger hunts
- No sign-up needed—stop by the info booth to join in
- Meet local farmers and enjoy the freshest produce
Father’s Day Fun: Take Me Out to the Ball Game
Saturday, June 14 | 10 AM–12 PM
Celebrate Dad with a free baseball clinic hosted by the Brigade Baseball Team.
- Batting, fielding, and pitching stations
- Meet local players
- Family fun and local shopping at the farmers market
Bring your glove and spend the morning together!
Sunday Concerts at the Opera House: Join the JC Community Band every Sunday in June at 3 PM for free public performances at the C.L. Hoover Opera House.
Summer Youth Programs Begin This Week
- GEM Studios Summer Art Camp launches June 9 with themed weekly sessions like All About Me, Bugs & Animals, and Ocean Week.
- Activated Arts offers six dance classes and four theater workshops, from tap to clowning and creative drama. Click here for more info.
Upcoming Events:
- HAHA for CASA Comedy Night – Saturday, June 14 | 7 PM at Highwind Brewing Co.
- Summer-Ween Party – Friday, June 13 at D’z Lounge | Costumes encouraged
- The Raleigh Ringers – Monday, June 16 | 7 PM at C.L. Hoover Opera House | Don’t miss this Emmy-nominated handbell choir
- Chase Holton Live – June 21 | 6 PM at Highwind Brewing Co.
- Movies in the Park – Starting June 20 with Moana 2 at 8:45 PM in Heritage Park
Weekly Specials Around Downtown:
Blu Restaurant & Bar: Monday Trivia Night, Taco ‘Bout a Tuesday, Wednesday Wing Night, Thirsty Thursday
Highwind Brewing Co.: Tuesday Steak Night | 4–9 PM, Wednesday Music Bingo | 6:30 PM, Thursday- Featured Cocktail Night, Sunday Father’s Day Brunch | 9:30 AM–2 PM | Enter Dad to win a “Dad Tax” tee and a 4-pack of beer (Regular menu served 12–8 PM)
Father’s Day Gift Idea:
Give a Downtown Dollars gift card—redeemable at participating businesses downtown. From food to unique finds, it’s a simple way to support local and treat Dad.
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