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  • Grey Roots Museum & Archives 102599 Grey Road 18, RR4 Owen Sound Canada (map)

Meet and greet: Appetizers and refreshments will be provided. Guests can enjoy music, a Black history display and gallery exhibit

Opening remarks/greetings: Jeff Smith, Chair of the Emancipation Festival, Ian Boddy, Mayor of Owen Sound and Dwight Burley, Mayor of the Township of Georgian Bluffs Dwight Burley

Guest speakers: Diana Braithwaite and Kathy Grant

Entertainment: Bobby Dean Blackburn and Diana Braithwaite & Chris Whiteley

Tickets can be purchased for $20 in advance through EventBrite. You are also welcome to send us an email to reserve tickets, and payment can be made at the door. Please note that space is limited in the theatre. Appetizers and refreshments will be provided.

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WE LOOK FORWARD TO REUNITING WITH EVERYONE AND CELEBRATING THE 160TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE EMANCIPATION PICNIC/FESTIVAL!

Earlier Event: March 21
Call for Vendors
Later Event: July 30
Emancipation Festival & Picnic