06/20/2026
Today, on Juneteenth, we’re reflecting on what made Burg on the Block so special. ❤️🖤💚
Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom, community, culture, and the ability to create spaces where we can gather, support one another, and simply be.
Last Saturday, we watched families connect, friends laugh, music fill the air, and local entrepreneurs showcase the businesses they’ve worked so hard to build. That’s what community looks like. That’s what legacy looks like here in Fredericksburg and beyond!
A huge thank you to our incredible vendors for showing up and sharing your talents with our community:
Soul Sippin
BUMRUSH Vinyl Shop
Permanent Jewelry by Leija | Fredericksburg, VA
Y Be Anyone Else™️
Pilates My Way
Two Face
Fragrance for your space | Nourish your skin | Feel Empowered
She.Artwork, LLC
Thank you to Eats Burgers 🍔 for opening your doors and partnering with us, The Showcase for showcasing local talent and bringing energy and entertainment to the block.
A huge thank you to our event partner Building Community Through Music and Art for helping bring this first year of Burg on the Block to life! Thank you to moneá OHEMGHI 8Ball Maal 🎱 for spinning fire mixes
Most importantly, thank you to everyone who came out, shopped local, danced, supported small businesses, and made Burg on the Block what it was despite the heat.
As we celebrate Juneteenth today, we’re reminded that every time we intentionally support one another, invest in our communities, and create spaces for connection, we’re continuing a legacy that deserves to be honored.
Happy Juneteenth. ❤️🖤💚
📸: Gus.Retrato
