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MRKT 2026

JUNE 16TH

THE SALT SHED

5PM – 10PM

Juneteenth Freedom Market welcomes all to kick off Juneteenth in Chicago, bringing together Black entrepreneurs, creators, artists, and community builders for an evening of connection, joy, and celebration. Together, we honor the enduring and ever-evolving contributions of Black communities to Chicago and beyond. 

JUNETEENTH FREEDOM MARKET

JUNETEENTH FREEDOM MARKET

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JUNE 16TH 2026

JUNE 16TH 2026

A young man with curly hair, wearing an orange shirt and a green apron, standing behind a table at an outdoor market or fair. The table has various items including potted plants and a sign advertising cookies. Several people are visible in the background, some browsing and others working at different booths. A white tent with purple lettering and a purple drop symbol is also visible.
A young man with curly hair, wearing an orange shirt and a green apron, standing behind a table at an outdoor market or fair. The table has various items including potted plants and a sign advertising cookies. Several people are visible in the background, some browsing and others working at different booths. A white tent with purple lettering and a purple drop symbol is also visible.

THE SALT SHED

THE SALT SHED

Two women at a fair or market stand, with one woman smiling and wearing glasses and a black shirt, handing a yellow item to the other woman, who has curly hair and is wearing a green jacket. The stand displays various bottles of colorful liquids, and there are hanging red roses and flowers above the stand.
Two women at a fair or market stand, with one woman smiling and wearing glasses and a black shirt, handing a yellow item to the other woman, who has curly hair and is wearing a green jacket. The stand displays various bottles of colorful liquids, and there are hanging red roses and flowers above the stand.

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“As vendors, we’ve experienced what it means to be in a space where our work is not only supported, but understood. As patrons, we’ve witnessed a living expression of independent commerce, rooted in intention and pride.”

— Essence Smith + Chelsey Carter-Sanders | Co-Owners, Black Women Are Essential
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