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Conner Prairie Offers Free Admission for Juneteenth Celebration on June 19

Conner Prairie in Fishers is offering free admission on Friday, June 19, for Juneteenth, with daytime activities and an evening Jubilee featuring food trucks, live music, and community collaboration. Guests are advised to reserve free tickets in advance.





Quick Facts
Who
Conner Prairie
What
offering free admission for Juneteenth
When
Friday, June 19, 2026
Where
Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers, IN 46038
- offering free admission for Juneteenth
- hosting Juneteenth Free Day and Juneteenth Jubilee
- launching Civic Season
- providing educational programming
- offering food trucks, vendors, music, storytelling, live podcast
Conner Prairie in Fishers, Indiana, will offer free admission on Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth, providing families with a full day of educational programming and community events. The Juneteenth Free Day runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and also launches the museum's Civic Season, featuring activities that explore the history and significance of the holiday.
Visitors can explore Conner Prairie's indoor and outdoor exhibits during the day. From 5 to 8 p.m., the Juneteenth Jubilee will take place on the festival grounds, organized in collaboration with Fishers High School's Future Black Leaders Club and the Fishers Arts Council. The evening event includes food trucks, Black-owned vendors, live music, storytelling, family-friendly activities, and an exclusive live-podcast recording.
Free admission is limited to general entry during regular museum hours on June 19. Guests are encouraged to reserve tickets in advance through Conner Prairie's official event page to ensure entry, especially during peak times. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult, and certain restrictions apply, including no pets (except service dogs), no smoking or vaping, no firearms, no drones, and no professional photography equipment without prior approval.
The Juneteenth celebration offers a meaningful opportunity for families in Indianapolis and surrounding suburbs to engage with the holiday's legacy through free, accessible programming.
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Why This Matters
This event provides a free, accessible way for families in the Indianapolis area to learn about and celebrate Juneteenth, an important U.S. holiday marking the end of slavery. By offering educational programming and a community jubilee, Conner Prairie helps foster a deeper understanding of African American history and promotes inclusive community engagement. The partnership with local high school and arts council also supports youth and cultural initiatives.
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Jun 19, 2026
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Jun 19, 2026
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Jun 19, 2026
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Jun 20, 2026
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