The Throwdown Events and Entertainment

06/19/2026

06/18/2026

06/17/2026

🎤 Raleigh, y’all asked for him and he’s back! The best in the game, Khalil The Host, is bringing the energy to the Juneteenth Grand Cookout and keeping the crowd lit all day long! Don’t miss one of North Carolina’s favorite hosts as we celebrate culture, community, and good vibes.

📍 NC State Fairgrounds – Gate 9 near Trinity Rd
4285 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607

📅 Saturday, June 20
⏰ 2PM–10PM
🎟️ FREE ENTRY

• Black-owned food trucks and vendors
• Carnival rides and games
• Live band and DJs
• Adult bar area
• Family-friendly fun for everyone
• Hosted by the one and only Khalil The Host

Raleigh, get ready for an unforgettable day. Come hungry, bring the family, and celebrate Juneteenth with us!

06/17/2026

Raleigh, are you ready?!

The entertainment lineup for the Juneteenth Grand Cookout is officially here. Join us Saturday, June 20th from 2PM-10PM at the NC State Fairgrounds, Gate 9 (4285 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607) for a full day of music and culture.

DJ Grant
DJ Huncho
Pocket Bae Experience Band
Special dance performance by SC Dance Company
DJ Remedy
DJ Zay
DJ Show Out

Plus Black-owned food trucks, vendors, carnival rides, and more. FREE admission and everyone is welcome.

06/17/2026

Menu for this Saturdays Juneteenth celebration at NC State Fairgrounds - 4285 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
2p til 10p

06/17/2026

RALEIGH, THIS SATURDAY IT’S GOING DOWN! 🔥

The Juneteenth Grand Cookout is taking over the NC State Fairgrounds!

📍 Gate 9 – 4285 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
🗓 Saturday, June 20
⏰ 2PM–10PM
🎉 FREE ENTRY
🍗 Black-owned food trucks & vendors
🎡 Carnival games
🎶 Live band, DJs, and entertainment
🍹 Bar for adults
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun for the whole family

Raleigh, are y’all ready?! Come celebrate Juneteenth with great food, music, and good vibes. Bring the whole family and experience one of the biggest cookouts of the summer. We’ll see you Saturday! 🔥

06/16/2026

OUT OF TOWN SPECIAL GUESTS are pulling up to Raleigh for the Juneteenth Grand Cookout! 🔥 From Jacksonville to Charleston, Greensboro, Charlotte, and even Virginia, some of the best Black-owned food trucks around are coming together for one big celebration.

📍 NC State Fairgrounds – Gate 9
4285 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
🗓 June 20
⏰ 2PM-10PM
🎟 FREE ENTRY

Come hungry and experience flavors from across the Carolinas and beyond. Food, music, carnival rides, vendors, and good vibes all day long. Don’t miss it!