Juneteenth Celebration hosted by Sheila Johnson
June 16 | 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Join us for our third annual Juneteenth Celebration at Aspen Meadows Resort on Sunday, June 16th from 1:30 – 4:30 pm. Enjoy a brunch-inspired menu featuring acclaimed chefs, exquisite spirits, and live music. This gathering will take place on the last day of the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen. Ticket purchase includes a donation to LIFT-UP.
Designed to celebrate culinary diversity, excellence and the national Juneteenth holiday, the brunch-inspired event is sponsored by the award-winning Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, which honors the world's first-known African American master distiller, Nearest Green. This event is also supported by Equiano Rum, Sorel Hibiscus Liqueur, LS Cream Liqueur and Hella Cocktail Co. – all of which are minority owned.
The celebration will feature tunes spun by DJ Doughboy and the culinary talents of:
![JJ Johnson](/images/content/events/jj-johnson.jpg)
JJ Johnson
Chef and James Beard Foundation Book Award Winner, Founder of FIELDTRIP in New York, NY
![Chef Shorne Benjamin](/images/content/events/shorne-benjamin.jpg)
Chef Shorne Benjamin
Culinary Artist, Owner of Fat Fowl in Brooklyn, NY
![Chef Mawa McQueen](/images/content/events/mawa-mcqueen.jpg)
Chef Mawa McQueen
Chef and Owner of McQueen Hospitality, Mawa's Kitchen, Mawita, The Crepe Shack, Mawa's GrainFreeNola
![Chef Osei Blackett](/images/content/events/osei-blackett.jpg)
Chef Osei Blackett
"Chef Picky" Owner of Picky Eaters Restaurant, Ariapita Restaurant and Chef Picky Events & Catering
![Chef Rachel Saxton](/images/content/events/rachel-saxton.jpg)
Chef Rachel Saxton
Chef de Cuisine, West End Social
![Chef Sara Figueiredo](/images/content/events/sara-figueiredo.jpg)
Chef Sara Figueiredo
Executive Pastry Chef, West End Social
![DJ Doughboy](/images/content/events/dj-doughboy.jpg)
DJ Doughboy
DJ & Radio Personality
LIFT-UP is the leader in providing equitable food security for individuals and families; educating, building understanding and support to end hunger from Parachute to Aspen.
![Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey](/images/layout/logos/uncle-nearest.png)