7th Annual Juneteenth Jubilee Returns to Conner Prairie

Fishers High School’s Fishers Black Leaders Club (FBL), with support from Fishers Arts Council and Conner Prairie, are presenting the 7^th Juneteenth Jubilee at Conner Prairie from 5-8pm on Friday, June 19, 2026. This free-to-the-public annual student-managed event features Black owned businesses, visual artists, culinary artists, community resources, as well as talented performing artists. We are thankful for our title sponsor, MIBOR Realtor Association, for making this event possible.  

Our Entertainment sponsors, Accent Coatings and Mays Chemical, help us bring to the stage national touring artist B.I.G.S.T.E.V.E 513, local recording artist Skypp, spoken word artist Angela Barnes, along with returning Jubilee favorites: Erick Oneal Fisher and Deezy Not Nice. DJ Mr. Kinetik serves as our emcee for the event to keep the celebration moving. The Black National Anthem, “Lift Every Voice and Sing” by J. Rosamond Johnson and James Weldon Johnson, will be performed live by Abigail Ngene at 5:20pm.Juneteenth Jubilee has been created and organized by students from Fishers High School’s FBL club since 2020 and this is the 4th year it will be held at Conner Prairie. Last year over 2,000 individuals enjoyed the Jubilee with their families. Juneteenth is an important celebration for the students of FBL at Fishers High School.

“Juneteenth marks the celebration of freedom for many African American people,” says Gianna Fowler, one of the student organizers. “It celebrates liberty and independence.”

Sondos Mertami sees how history is shared through the day. “Juneteenth is important to the Fishers community because it brings people together and raises awareness of the holiday allowing people to learn about the history behind it!”

This year’s Jubilee includes a variety of activities for all ages, including an interactive drum circle with Joyful Noyze, face painting, bounce houses, and yard games – all for free. Vendors offer a wide selection of items from jewelry to baked goods, bodycare to clothing, art, and more. “There’s a little bit of everything,” says Fowler, “and this is a great opportunity for the community to come together.” Conner Prairie will also provide semi-guided tours to select areas during the event. Community resources and nonprofits at the event include Fishers Health Department, Hamilton East Public Library, Fishers PRIDE, and the Institute for Quality Education. 

“Conner Prairie is proud to work alongside of the Fishers High School Fishers Black Leaders and the Fishers Arts Council for another exciting Juneteenth Jubilee,” says Ryan Spencer, Vice President and Chief Programs Officer at Conner Prairie. “Uplifting talented students in our community while celebrating Juneteenth with our African-American community is a privilege and joy.”