The Scotland Juneteenth Heritage Festival—hailed as the largest Juneteenth celebration in the DMV—is back for its third year, offering a week of music, cultural events, youth activities, and family fun.
Organized to honor and support historic Black communities across the region, the festival will take place June 15-19 in Potomac. Tickets are now available for several events, with many offerings free to the public.
Week of Events
Interfaith & Father’s Day Brunch
The festival kicks off with an Interfaith & Father’s Day Brunch on Sunday, June 15, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lakewood Country Club. Dr. John Paul McGee will deliver the keynote sermon, accompanied by a performance from the Scotland A.M.E. Zion Church Choir.
Tickets are $65.
Youth Sports Clinics – Free Admission
Empowering the next generation is a key focus of the festival, which includes free youth sports clinics throughout the week:
- Dance & Cheer Clinic with the Washington Commanders Entertainment Team: Monday, June 16, 6–8 p.m., Cabin John Middle School Gym. Reserve a spot.
- Basketball Clinic led by Coach Eric Smith: Tuesday, June 17, 6–8 p.m., Cabin John Middle School courts. Reserve a spot.
- Football Clinic hosted by Club 480 and the Churchill Bulldogs: Wednesday, June 18, 6–8 p.m., Winston Churchill High School Stadium. Reserve a spot.
Spots are limited; advance registration is required.
Juneteenth 5K Road Race & 1-Mile Family Walk
The annual race invites runners and walkers of all ages to celebrate along 7 Locks Road, passing the historic Black community of Scotland. The event begins at 8 a.m. on Thursday, June 19, at Bells Mill Elementary School.
5K registration is $33; the family walk is $23.
Register.
Family Carnival and Parade – Free with Ticket
The festival’s grand finale, a Family Carnival, features live performances, a parade with marching bands, carnival rides, games, crafts, a petting zoo, face painting, and food trucks.
Admission to the park is free, but attraction tickets are required. Tickets are free through June 1 and $5 per person after.
Register.
How to Participate
Visit Scotland Juneteenth Heritage Festival’s website to reserve or purchase tickets, register for events, and learn more about the full schedule.
The festival’s theme—Celebrate Community, Honor Culture, Embrace Freedom—reflects its mission to bring people together in joy, remembrance, and unity.
Photo courtesy Montgomery Parks
