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
Chef and James Beard Foundation Book Award Winner, Founder of FIELDTRIP in New York, NY
Chef Shorne Benjamin
Culinary Artist, Owner of Fat Fowl in Brooklyn, NY
Chef Mawa McQueen
Chef and Owner of McQueen Hospitality, Mawa's Kitchen, Mawita, The Crepe Shack, Mawa's GrainFreeNola
Chef Osei Blackett
"Chef Picky" Owner of Picky Eaters Restaurant, Ariapita Restaurant and Chef Picky Events & Catering
Chef Rachel Saxton
Chef de Cuisine, West End Social
Chef Sara Figueiredo
Executive Pastry Chef, West End Social
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.
