Black businesses needed for Juneteenth Foodways Festival

The 4th annual Juneteenth Foodways Festival is almost here, and The Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site is looking for Black-owned businesses to participate. Each year, the Juneteenth Foodways Festival pays homage to White House Chef Dolly Johnson and her contributions to American cuisine. The festival intentionally welcomes in Indy’s Black-owned restaurants and caterers to celebrate the Black culinary traditions that have influenced American culture. This year’s festival is scheduled for 4:30-8 p.m. on June 13. Applications to vend at the 2025 Juneteenth Foodways Festival are now open for Black-owned restaurants, food trucks, caterers, businesses and artists. Interested partners may apply now through Feb. 28 by visiting bhpsite.org/events/juneteenthpartner. READ MORE: Elder Pride Indy Collaborative launches LGBTQ+ Elder Needs Assessment All participating food partners are encouraged to feature a menu with 4-5 moderately priced items which speak to the “cultural heritage and contributions of Black foodways on American culture,” according to a press release. Vendors are also encouraged to provide guests with a variety of portion sizes and price points. All participating restaurants and caterers will receive 100% of the proceeds from food purchased at the event. The 2025 Juneteenth Foodways Festival takes place from 4:30-8 p.m. on June 13 at the Benjamin...