Juneteenth gvl 2026 Events
From neighborhood parties to full blown festivals, Juneteenth is celebrated around the world! And we invite everyone to help celebrate more than freedom at this year’s Juneteenth GVL’s initiatives. We have a loaded schedule of amazing community-centered events from June 10th – 22nd, 2026!
We Are the Story Fundraiser Luncheon
Thursday March 26th | 11:30 AM -1:00 PM | Long Branch Baptist Church, 28 Bolt St., Greenville, SC 29605
This is where the story comes to life.
Join community leaders, partners, and supporters as we celebrate impact and fuel what’s next. Every seat helps move the work forward: supporting scholarships, expanding wellness, and opening doors to homeownership.
Scholars Brunch: Legacy in Motion
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 | 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM | Prisma Health Welcome Center, 111 Welborn St., Greenville, SC 29601
Legacy is in motion and education is the vehicle.
Join us as we celebrate our scholars in a way that reflects who we are: loud, proud, and full of purpose. From the crowning of Mr. and Miss Juneteenth to a room filled with energy, excellence, and community- this is more than a brunch. This is Legacy in Motion.
Tickets & Tables
General Admission: $85 – Seated brunch experience with access to the full program and celebration.
VIP Ticket: $125 – Reserved seating with enhanced placement, program recognition, and a more elevated brunch experience.
Table of 8: $680 – Reserved table for your group to experience the brunch together in a shared, celebratory setting.
Table Host: $1,200 – Reserved table with premium placement, program recognition, and on-site acknowledgment. Ideal for those who want to host, support, and be visibly connected to this experience.
A Toast to Freedom
Thursday, June 18, 2026 | 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM | Southern First Bank, 6 Verdae Blvd., Greenville, SC 29607
Raise your glass. Expand your circle.
This is the night you come to exhale and connect. Good music. Curated vendors. Real conversation. A room full of people who are building, leading, and showing up for community.
No pressure. No awkwardness. Just good energy and meaningful connection.
And yes, we’re going to raise a glass to freedom, progress, and what we’re continuing to build together.
Tickets $30
Rooted in Freedom, Flourishing in Health
Friday, June 19, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Long Branch Baptist Church, 28 Bolt Street, Greenville, SC 29605
This is where access meets action.
We’re bringing real healthcare into the community, removing barriers, and making it simple for you to take care of you.
No appointments. No confusion. Just show up.
Through our partnerships with USC School of Medicine Greenville, Prisma Health, and MedEx Academy, this day is designed to connect clinical expertise with real people, real needs, and real solutions.
Because honoring freedom also means making sure our community has what it needs to live well.
Free services include:
🆓Diabetic eye screenings
🆓Urgent care screenings
🆓Prisma Health Mobile Clinic screenings
🆓Health seminars on hypertension, measles, hookah use, and more
Walk-ups welcome. Bring your ID. Insurance and no insurance accepted.
FREE and OPEN to the community.
5th Annual Wellness Event & 5K
Saturday, June 20, 2026 | 9 AM – 12:00 PM
Yee-Haw Brewing Co. (Outdoor Beer Garden), 307 E McBee Ave., Greenville, SC 29601
This is your reminder to take care of you.
We’re bringing the community together to move- however that looks for you. You can run. You can walk. You can push a stroller. Or you can show up and get it in with Dance Your Pounds Off led by celebrity trainer Dwight Holt Jr.
This is not about perfection. It’s about participation.
It’s about choosing your health, your energy, and your well-being on purpose.
Registration
5K: $30
DYPO: $15
5K + DYPO: $40
Standard Pricing
5K: $35
DYPO: $20
5K + DYPO: $45
Keys to Freedom: Homeownership Empowerment Initiative
Monday, June 22, 2026 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Long Branch Baptist Church, 28 Bolt Street, Greenville, SC 29605
Let’s make this simple and real.
If homeownership has felt out of reach or unclear, this is where you get answers. We’re bringing the people and resources you need: lenders, realtors, and financial experts—all in one place.
No fluff. Just real information and real next steps.
Come ready to learn.
Come ready to move forward.
Free to attend. Registration required.