Fayette Together

06/08/2026

🔍🎉 YOUTH SCAVENGER HUNT ALERT! 🎉🔍

Gather your family and friends and join us for the Juneteenth Youth Scavenger Hunt on Saturday, June 20, from 11:00 AM–12:00 Noon on the Fayette Courthouse Square!

🧩 Solve clues
📖 Learn about freedom and history
🏆 Win prizes
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Open to youth of all ages (each team must be accompanied by an adult)
👥 Teams of up to 4 members

📍 Team Check-In: 10:30–11:00 AM

Advance registration is required by Wednesday, June 17.

For more information or to register, contact:
📞 Lue Lockridge-Lane
(660) 537-2156

Come explore, learn, and celebrate Juneteenth while making lasting memories with family and friends!

06/04/2026

Juneteenth Community Worship Service on the Square

Join us as we conclude the Fayette Juneteenth Celebration with a powerful time of worship, reflection, and community on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM on the Howard County Courthouse Lawn in downtown Fayette, Missouri.

This year's worship service is inspired by the theme:

"Crossing the Bridge: The Journey to Freedom"
"And the priests that bare the ark of the covenant of the Lord stood firm on dry ground in the midst of Jordan..." — Joshua 3:17

Just as God made a way for the Israelites to cross the Jordan River into a new season of promise, Juneteenth reminds us of a people who crossed from bo***ge into freedom through faith, perseverance, and God's sustaining grace. Our journey continues as we seek to build bridges of hope, justice, unity, and purpose for future generations.

We are honored to welcome Dr. Lester Woods, Jr., Pastor of Urban Empowerment Ministries in Columbia, Missouri, as our guest preacher. Dr. Woods is a dynamic pastor, educator, and community leader whose ministry has impacted lives throughout Missouri and beyond. His message will challenge and inspire us to embrace the freedom God has given and to walk boldly into the future He has prepared.

The service will feature uplifting music, prayer, scripture, and a community-wide celebration of faith and freedom. Everyone is welcome to attend regardless of church affiliation.

Bring your lawn chair, invite your family and friends, and join us as we gather to honor the past, celebrate the present, and look forward to a future filled with hope.

Juneteenth Community Worship Service
📅 Sunday, June 21, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM
📍 Howard County Courthouse Lawn, Downtown Fayette, Missouri
🎙 Guest Preacher: Dr. Lester Woods, Jr.
📖 Theme: "Crossing the Bridge: The Journey to Freedom" (Joshua 3:17)

Come worship with us as we celebrate faith, freedom, and the God who still leads His people across every bridge and through every season.

05/30/2026

05/29/2026

The Juneteenth Annual Car Show is June 20, 10 am to 2 pm. Four classes with no entry fee. Trophies will be awarded people’s choice in each class. If you wish to join in the parade the lineup location is on Spring Street at 8:15 am. Come and enjoy a great time! If questions contact Tim Jackman 573-289-3714 or Wade Monckton 660-728-3578.

05/25/2026

The second annual Juneteenth Banquet will be held Thursday, June 18, at the Inman Center on the 4th floor of Central Methodist University campus. The evening begins with a social hour 6:00 PM followed by the program and dinner at 6:30 PM. Guests will enjoy a fine dinner, entertainment, keynote address from Rev. Aaron Carter. We are grateful to the Presenting Sponsor, Commercial Trust Company, and other supporting sponsors. The program will include recognition of the Grand Marshals and a special tribute that evening. Tickets are $15 per person and must be purchased in advance or you can RSVP any committee member listed below no later than June 17. Youth age 10 and under are free.
Committee Members: Kim Ashcraft, Monique Chapman, Shelia Chapman, Rev. Fatima Garikayi, Curtis Jackman, Sherry Jackman, Tim Jackman, Myra Kelly, Lue Lockridge-Lane, Lauraetta Lockridge, Allene Logan, Rev. Bill O’Neal, Christie Patrick, Mary Petty, Regina Powell, and Rev. Charlie Wright.

05/25/2026

JUNETEENTH BBQ RIBS AND CHICKEN COOKOFF
Join us for a fun-filled and flavorful celebration as we honor Juneteenth with our community ribs and chicken cookoff! Participants can choose to do one or both meats for the competition. Every participant helps make a difference while bringing their best BBQ game to the grill.
Event Schedule
· Set-Up: Sunday, June 21, 2026 – SE Corner of Courthouse Square (at Main and Morrison Streets)
· Cook orientation session starts at 7:00 AM sharp
· Judging Begins: 11:00 AM sharp – No exceptions
Participation Guidelines - Ribs
• Each participant must cook four slabs of Ribs – Spareribs or Baby Back
• Slab must be cut into one or two bone pieces and a minimum of 4 in a box before submitted for judging
• The remaining slabs are for sharing and community enjoyment
• All ribs must be ready by 11:00 AM
Participation Guidelines - Chicken
• Each participant must cook enough Chicken to cut into four pieces
• Chicken must be sliced and a minimum of 4 in a box before submitted for judging
• The remaining chicken is for sharing and community enjoyment
• All chicken must be ready by 11:15 AM
Judging Process
• Independent judges will be identified prior to the event
• There will be an orientation for all judges prior to the start of the judging
• Judges should arrive at 9:45 AM for orientation
Scoring & Identification
• Judging is anonymous
• Judging criteria: Appearance, Taste, and Tenderness
• There will be a scoring method in the event of a tie
The Spirit of the Event
This cookoff is about community, culture, and contribution. While there will be one top winner, everyone wins by celebrating freedom and giving back.
Let us make this a day to remember with great food, great people, and a great cause.
Steve Curry, Competition Coordinator
[email protected]