Warner Robins celebrates Juneteenth over the weekend | PHOTOS

Attendees gathered at the event to celebrate freedom and spotlight Black-owned businesses.

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June 23, 2026


WARNER ROBINS —  The rain did not stop the Warner Robins community from celebrating its annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival at the North Houston Sports Complex on Saturday, June 20. The annual event continues to shine a light on local Black-owned businesses selling organic products, traditional African attire, homemade items, and savory food. Entertainment and activities kept the crowd going as they celebrated freedom. 

Shirts and hats remembering Black history are available at this booth. (Sandra Hernandez/HHJ)
Two women shop at Golden Blessings Gift Shop during the event on Saturday, June 20. (Sandra Hernandez/HHJ)
Curly-n-Nerdy displays t-shirts remembering Juneteenth. (Sandra Hernandez/HHJ)
Attendees dance and listen to music throughout the event. (Sandra Hernandez/HHJ)
Outside the sports complex, food trucks gather on site. Despite the rain, customers still supported the businesses. (Sandra Hernandez/HHJ)
Pressed by Star owner talks with a customer about her custom press-on nails. (Sandra Hernandez/HHJ)
Organic items like body butter and oils are available for purchase. (Sandra Hernandez/HHJ)
Local businesses like SGM Creations sell authentic hand-made items like dolls made with banana leaves and newspapers. (Sandra Hernandez/HHJ)
Fairytale and Friends brings Princess Tiana and Ariel to interact with attendees. (Sandra Hernandez/HHJ)

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Sandra Hernandez/HHJ Staff Writer

Sandra Hernandez is a Staff Writer for the Houston Home Journal. Although she was born in Perry, she grew up in Warner Robins and is a Houston County native. She graduated from Middle Georgia State University in 2024 with a Bachelor of Arts in New Media and Communication. While in college, she served as Editor-in-Chief for the school’s newspaper The Statement. During her junior year, she started working with the Journal in 2023 and has been informing and connecting with her community since then. When she is not in the newsroom or chasing a story, she enjoys reading, watching movies/shows, listening to music, and spending time with her family and friends. She can be reached at sandra@hhjonline.com.

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