Columbia Juneteenth BBQ Celebration to be held Sunday, June 15, at Lancaster Distilleries in Columbia

A Juneteenth BBQ Celebration will be held on Sunday, June 15, 2025 at Lancaster Distilleries in Columbia from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. The celebration, hosted by Brad Chambers and Columbia Forward Together, will feature live music, food, games, and more.

“We are excited to be hosting Columbia’s Juneteenth BBQ Celebration at Lancaster Distilleries in Columbia,” said Columbia Resident and Event Host Brad Chambers. “This free, family-friendly event gives our residents an opportunity to not only celebrate black culture, community, and music, but an important milestone in history as well. Juneteenth celebrates the ending of slavery in the United States and gives our entire community a chance to learn more about African American history in America.”

Columbia’s Juneteenth BBQ Celebration will feature performances by the band MAMA TRIED and include guest speakers Mekkai Williams, Lancaster City Councilman Ahmed Ahmed, and State Representative Izzy Smith-Wade-El. The celebration will also showcase some of Columbia’s local business, food trucks including Piper Belle's BBQ and Spanish Island Foods, and resources from local organizations across the county. Admission is free, but donations are encouraged and will support advocacy for communities around Columbia and Lancaster. The event will be held rain or shine.