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Debbie Kakes & More serves treats at the Juneteenth Foodways Festival on June 13, 2025, at Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site in Indianapolis. Credit: Will James for Mirror Indy

Catfish and shrimp on rice is served at the Juneteenth Foodways Festival on June 13, 2025, at Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site in Indianapolis. Credit: Will James for Mirror Indy

People enjoy food and vendors at the Juneteenth Foodways Festival on June 13, 2025, at Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site in Indianapolis. Credit: Will James for Mirror Indy

The Oliver family poses for a picture while enjoying food and vendors at the Juneteenth Foodways Festival on June 13, 2025, at Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site in Indianapolis. Credit: Will James for Mirror Indy

Darien (left) and Madyson pose for a photo while enjoying food and vendors at the Juneteenth Foodways Festival on June 13, 2025, at Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site in Indianapolis. Credit: Will James for Mirror Indy

The Hines family enjoys food and vendors at the Juneteenth Foodways Festival on June 13, 2025, at Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site in Indianapolis. Credit: Will James for Mirror Indy

Tonia’s On A Roll serves food at the Juneteenth Foodways Festival on June 13, 2025, at Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site in Indianapolis. Credit: Will James for Mirror Indy

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Juneteenth Foodways Festival celebrates Black cuisine

by Will James, Mirror Indy
June 16, 2025

<h1>Juneteenth Foodways Festival celebrates Black cuisine</h1>
<p class="byline">by Will James, Mirror Indy <br />June 16, 2025</p>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/JUNETEENTH-FOODWAYS_WJ07-1024x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-54941" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Debbie Kakes &amp; More serves treats at the Juneteenth Foodways Festival on June 13, 2025, at Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/JUNETEENTH-FOODWAYS_WJ02-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-54936" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Catfish and shrimp on rice is served at the Juneteenth Foodways Festival on June 13, 2025, at Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/JUNETEENTH-FOODWAYS_WJ01-1024x913.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-54935" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">People enjoy food and vendors at the Juneteenth Foodways Festival on June 13, 2025, at Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/JUNETEENTH-FOODWAYS_WJ03-930x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-54937" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The Oliver family poses for a picture while enjoying food and vendors at the Juneteenth Foodways Festival on June 13, 2025, at Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/JUNETEENTH-FOODWAYS_WJ04-1024x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-54938" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Darien (left) and Madyson pose for a photo while enjoying food and vendors at the Juneteenth Foodways Festival on June 13, 2025, at Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/JUNETEENTH-FOODWAYS_WJ05-819x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-54939" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The Hines family enjoys food and vendors at the Juneteenth Foodways Festival on June 13, 2025, at Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/JUNETEENTH-FOODWAYS_WJ09-1024x762.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-54943" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">People enjoy food and vendors at the Juneteenth Foodways Festival on June 13, 2025, at Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/JUNETEENTH-FOODWAYS_WJ08-950x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-54942" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Tonia’s On A Roll serves food at the Juneteenth Foodways Festival on June 13, 2025, at Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/JUNETEENTH-FOODWAYS_WJ06-819x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-54940" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">People enjoy food and vendors at the Juneteenth Foodways Festival on June 13, 2025, at Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
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<p><em>Will James is a Mirror Indy freelance contributor. You can reach him at <a href="mailto:will@sippycupproductions.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">will@sippycupproductions.com</a>.</em></p>
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