Pontotoc County Juneteenth Committee

05/25/2026

We appreciate our friends at the Pontotoc County Chamber Main Street! Be sure to catch the kickoff of their Summer Concert series June 6th from 2:00 to 8:00PM at the Pavilion!!! Music, food, and fun for ALL!!

Juneteenth Freedom Day celebration is shaping up to be a great day focused on honoring history, celebrating culture, and building community.

05/19/2026

Pontotoc County, we need to have an honest conversation.

Juneteenth is more than just an event—it is a celebration of our history, our resilience, and our presence. But right now, the reality is this: the level of support from our own community has declined, and it is putting the future of our celebration at risk.

Sponsorship participation is low. Vendor sign-ups are down. Fundraising efforts—raffles, t-shirt sales, and other initiatives—have not received the support needed to sustain the kind of celebration our community deserves. The burden continues to fall on a small group of people, and it is no longer enjoyable or even feasible to keep planning large-scale events without broader community involvement.

At the same time, we are witnessing ongoing challenges to Black civil and voting rights across this country. In moments like these, our presence matters more than ever. Showing up, supporting one another, and celebrating our culture publicly is not optional—it is essential. If we do not make ourselves visible and united, we risk losing not only this celebration but also the representation it brings to Pontotoc County.

We should take pride in every opportunity to honor our history and culture. But lately, support has faltered. Procrastination has left this committee in bind after bind, and unfortunately, it has begun to affect how seriously our efforts are taken.

This is a call to action.

If you’ve been meaning to help, now is the time. Become a sponsor. Sign up as a vendor. Support our fundraisers. Purchase a t-shirt. Get involved in any way you can.

And for our leaders both young AND seasoned, male AND female—pageant sign-ups are still open. This is an opportunity to serve as a visible representative of our community, to build confidence, and to stand proudly in who you are and what you represent.

We cannot do this without you. And truthfully, we should not have to.

Let’s come together, show up for one another, and ensure that Juneteenth in Pontotoc County continues—not just this year, but for generations to come.

Thank you all!

Pontotoc County Juneteenth Committee

Contact for more information:
PO Box 445, Pontotoc, MS 38863
[email protected]
[email protected]
(662)419-4385

05/08/2026

Thank you for representing so well Michelle Martin! Visit our Pageant page to download forms to enter yourself, your son or daughter in the 2026 Mr. and Miss Pontotoc County Juneteenth Pageant before June 6th! Enter by May 15 to receive FREE hairstyling service by Latisha Chewe-Stanfield ! We can't wait to see who our newest Royal Court members will be!

Sign up now for the Pontotoc County Juneteenth Committee’s holiday pageant on June 6.

04/27/2026

In order to bring you all a memorable event each year, we have to secure the funding from local businesses, churches, and organizations. Due to current economical strains, that funding is becoming increasingly difficult to obtain. Therefore, we are reaching out to you, our faithful patrons, to assist in our fundraising efforts.

This year, we are raffling off a $100 gas card to one lucky winner during the festival. Tickets are being sold right now by members of the Juneteenth Committee for $5.00 each. No limit on the amount you can purchase! We are ALSO celebrating fathers by raffling off a cooler filled with goodies just for Dads with tickets being sold at $2 each. All winners will be announced at the Pontotoc County Juneteenth Freedom Day Festival at the First Choice Bank Gateway, Tanglefoot Trail Saturday, June 20th. Winners do not have to be present to receive their prize and these contests are open to ALL! Feel free to click the message button below to request a ticket or purchase directly from any of our members tagged above! Thank you for your support!

$100 Gas Card Raffle
https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/JAX6WKMGUKDL4

Fathers' Day Raffle
https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/8BY6V5PUL62Q2

04/22/2026

Tee Time! I called all around the area looking for a place that could give us lower prices on this year's tees, and I finally found some I like, still in line with past prices. So, go ahead and get those orders in! You have till May 31st ONLY!

Youth 3/4 Green and White Baseball Tee:
https://square.link/u/Qc6nuS9I

Adult Short Sleeve Green and White Baseball Tee
https://square.link/u/FZmAIFPY

Youth and Adult Solid Gray Tee (sizes not available in bb tee)
https://square.link/u/Kho0QgT3

**Note: Green and white baseball tees are limited in size options. If you do not see your size listed in the baseball tee size chart, you will have to choose the gray option.

04/21/2026

Two months away! Forms available on our page!

10/28/2025

Harvest Fall Walk 2025