Juneteenth, “A Celebration of Family And Friends” will be held from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 15 at Kelsey Scott Park.
This historical holiday, which celebrates the end of slavery, has been celebrated in Rowan County for 18 years.
Local and area talent are invited to participate in the first “Juneteenth Apollo” contest.
There will be three competition categories: Apollo kids, Apollo teens and Apollo adults.
Again this year there will be the customary car show, horseshoes, one-on-one basketball contest, food, fun, fellowship and a variety of service and merchandise vendors. The event is free to the public.
Proceeds from Juneteenth 2013 will be used toward a back to school giveaway and other charitable contributions in the community.
The vendor fee is $75. Return vendor application and payment in person or mail to Vashti Chapter #122-Order of Eastern Star (Special Acct.), c/o F & M Bank, Attn: Rory D. Godsey, 630 Jake Alexander Blvd. W., Salisbury, NC, 28147.
For more information about vendor space, call Ebony Hooker at 704-232-5745; Stanley McMullen at 704-202-4626; or Jill Burch at 704-202-8590.
For questions regarding the Juneteenth Apollo Contest contact the following:
• Apollo kids — Thelma Cook at 229-325-8030;
• Apollo teens — Shawana Godfrey at 704-232-1690; and
• Apollo adults — Barbara Summers at 704-232-0464.
For details about the evening gospel program call Ebony Hooker at 704-232-5745; Patricia Blackmon at 704-433-4639; or Barbara Summers at 704-232-0464.
Juneteenth is sponsored by the Vashti Chapter No. 122- Order of Eastern Star, 615 West Kerr St.