Special Events

JUNETEENTH FOODWAYS FESTIVAL: MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH THE GENEROSITY OF ELI LILLY AND COMPANY FOUNDATION

JUNE 16, 2023

3:30–4:30 PM EARLY ACCESS PASS

4:30–8:00 PM FREE GENERAL ADMISSION

Come see, taste, celebrate and experience for yourself how Black cuisine adds flavor to America’s favorite foods.

Join us as we help celebrate the many ways in which Black culinary traditions have influenced American culture by exploring the story of White House chef Dolly Johnson and promoting local Black-owned businesses. The public is invited to join us at the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site for this FREE event where they can enjoy the delectable offerings of our food partners, browse with our retail partners, and learn about Dolly Johnson, the White House Chef hired by President Benjamin Harrison.

Dolly Johnson is brought to life through an reenactment in partnership with Freetown Village.

With a wide array of some of Indianapolis’ most delectably diverse food offerings, this event will incorporate Black restaurants and entrepreneurship through Black cuisine and program partnerships with historically Black non-profit partners, and shares the importance of Juneteenth.

Want to get ahead of the crowd? Get your “Early Access Pass” for only $20 and join us from 3:30-4:30 PM!

Registration is required. Reserve your space or purchase your Early Access Pass at PresidentBenjaminHarrion.org.

If you have questions about this event, please contact Lindsey Beckley, Special Events and Marketing Manager at events@bhpsite.org or 317-631-1888.