JUNETEENTH Become a Juneteenth Sponsor
JUNETEENTH Dear Future Sponsor, I hope this message finds you in great spirits! We are thrilled to invite you to be part of the 1st Annual Juneteenth x Onyx Festival, where this year’s theme, “Afrofuturism,” promises an unforgettable celebration. Warmest regards, Ash Cotton Executive Director Juneteenth Cleveland Onyx Festival of Culture Thank you for your dedication to our community. Together, let’s celebrate our heritage, embrace the present, and look forward to an even brighter future. Your partnership will help us craft a vibrant experience that honors the past while building meaningful connections for the future. It’s a unique chance to engage with a diverse, passionate audience while supporting a powerful cause. Our festival will center on the connections that bring us together, featuring captivating music, inspiring art, and powerful community stories that showcase our shared heritage. This three-day celebration invites you to embrace dreamers, doers, and visionaries to expresses notions of Black identity, agency and freedom through art, technology, creative works and activism that envision liberated futures for Black life.
Experience the promising 2025 Juneteenth Cleveland & Onyx Festival June 19th - 21st, proudly presenting "Afrofuturism"! As Cleveland continues to evolve and expanded, this unique city is home to many generations of dreamers, doers, and seers. This year’s event is an invitation to experience Cleveland as the home of Black Excellence. “Afrofuturism” represents a visionary movement that merges African culture and history with futuristic elements and imaginative technology. It envisions a future where Black identity and experiences are celebrated, exploring possibilities that challenge the dominant narratives of the past. Through various forms of art, literature, and music, Afrofuturism not only reclaims African heritage but also inspires new ways of thinking about society, innovation, and the universe. In essence, Afrofuturism is not just a genre or aesthetic; it is a powerful lens through which we can envision a brighter, more inclusive future for all. This is the story of Juneteenth and how we were freed from chains and now we must free the chains of our minds. We are free to expand our dreams and seek help from our neighbors in the process of creating our own generational wealth. This is the story of Cleveland, Tx. This is the story of Us. Join us in creating a unique experience where all festival goers have an opportunity to understand what it feels like to be around Black Excellence. Join us in an exhilarating partnership to showcase what community truly means to us! Dive into this sponsorship packet to uncover exciting opportunities that align with your vision. Let’s come together and make an impact like never before! JUNETEENTH Cleveland Afrofuturism
Get ready to celebrate and elevate our local entrepreneurs! With the help of our amazing community partners, the Onyx Pitch Competition plans to awarded over monetary funds to local businesses! Cleveland, Texas and surrounding areas are bursting with talented entrepreneurs eager to showcase their innovative startups, and we want to help fuel their journeys. To continue Juneteenth’s Cleveland mission of promoting and celebrating technology and entrepreneurship, we’re committed to providing seed funding and creating opportunities for entrepreneurs to connect with local organizations that can catapult their businesses to new heights. Plus, don’t miss our exciting tech panel, where you’ll hear from inspiring local and national entrepreneurs who have successfully conquered the tech world. Join us in making a difference—sponsor this incredible event today! Onyx PITCH COMPETITION + PANEL Future Endeavors Community Ribbon Cutting Buy Black The Buy Black Community Ribbon Cutting will be a dynamic celebration of the innovation and resilience of small Black- owned businesses that are thriving without traditional brick-and-mortar locations. Each year, we would like to spotlight emerging and expanding enterprises, providing a platform to honor their remarkable contributions to the community. More than just a ceremony, this occasion will tribute to the entrepreneurial spirit rooted in the legacy of Cleveland, Tx and surrounding areas. We will showcase the incredible diversity of our local business ecosystem, where creativity, determination, and collaboration fuel success. Join us as we come together to recognize and uplift these trailblazing entrepreneurs, whose ventures are shaping the future of our community and beyond.
Future Endeavors Onyx Festival Expansion The future plans for this event are continually evolving and expanding. We are in the process of organizing a musical concert for Juneteenth 2026 that will take place over two nights during the festival. Additionally, we aim to incorporate breakout sessions covering a variety of topics, including Health & Wellness, Building Generational Wealth, Social Media, Christians in the Workplace, Navigating Real Estate, College Readiness, Writing Grants, and more. We also intend to celebrate artists through an exhibit and art installation. We are enthusiastic about the upcoming developments and opportunities this event will offer. SPONSORSHIP Click here if you would like a PDF Version of our Sponsorship LetTer.