In its 38th year, the Bastrop Juneteenth Committee team invited a special guest to accompany the festivities set for June 15.

Part of a nationwide traveling exhibition, the 9-foot-tall ”Harriet Tubman: Journey to Freedom” sculpture will make its Texas debut in Bastrop, with the unveiling happening during the Bastrop Juneteenth Family Freedom Festival.

“We are so excited about this exhibition,” Sheila Lowe, Bastrop Juneteenth Chair said. “We are very proud of our local foundry and can't wait for everyone to see the beautiful exhibit.”

Wesley Wofford’s traveling exhibit, “Harriet Tubman: Journey to Freedom,” will make its Texas debut during Bastrop’s Juneteenth celebration. (Courtesy Wesley Wofford Sculpture Studio)
Wesley Wofford’s traveling exhibit, “Harriet Tubman: Journey to Freedom,” will make its Texas debut during Bastrop’s Juneteenth celebration. (Courtesy Wesley Wofford Sculpture Studio)


The details

With more than 2,000 expected attendees, festivities will begin with the annual parade, which will start at the performing arts center, 1401 Cedar St., travel down Main Street to Farm Street and end at Fisherman’s Park.


Eventgoers can also enjoy live music, kids' activities, competitions, vendors, the inaugural Juneteenth BBQ Cookoff, and more.

Parade

10 a.m.

Downtown

Festival

11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Fisherman’s Park

BBQ Cookoff

11 a.m.

Fisherman’s Park

Tubman sculpture unveiling

5 p.m.

Kerr Community Park

Street dance

7 p.m.

Historic Main Street