We are excited to invite you to our Juneteenth Festival at Footprints in the Garden, a historic farm that has been a cornerstone of agriculture in the Mount Olive community for over 142 years. Join us on June 21, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM, with VIP activities extending until 9:00 PM. This year, we are celebrating freedom, community, and the enduring legacy of farming and land ownership.
For just $5.00 per person, your entry includes a range of fun-filled activities, including one-on-one horse rides, scenic hayrides through the 4 Martin family farms, and a community panel, focusing on the future of agriculture and sustainable practices, and the opportunity to shop with local vendors. You’ll also enjoy live Southern Soul music, and a Dance Party to round out the day. Be sure to bring your fans, cowboy hats, and boots as we dance and groove to the rhythm of the farm. Don’t forget your lawn chairs to relax and take in the festivities in comfort.
For those looking to enjoy an elevated experience, we are offering a VIP Package for $45.00 per person. The VIP package includes all the activities of general admission, plus a farm-to-table meal prepared with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients, access to an exclusive VIP Information panel where you can ask questions about agriculture, the impact the disruption of the food chain has on the country and an unforgettable evening of live music and dancing.
Whether you’re a family looking for a fun day out, an agriculture enthusiast eager to learn more about farming, or someone who loves the idea of dancing on the farm to soulful tunes, there is something for everyone. Footprints in the Garden is the perfect place to celebrate Juneteenth while connecting with the land and the people who make it thrive. Whether you live in the city or the country, we invite you to experience the charm of our historic farm and the warmth of our community.
We are now accepting vendor applications for the festival! Apply today to showcase your products and join the fun for only $20.00!
Sponsorship Levels for Juneteenth Celebration Festival at Footprints in the Garden
Seed Level ($250)
2 General Admission tickets
2 VIP Cookout Tickets
Printed name/logo on the event program
Name/logo included in event slideshow
General acknowledgment on social media
Sprout Level ($500)
Everything from the Seed Level, plus:
4 General Admission tickets
Blossom Level ($1,000)
Everything from the Sprout Level, plus:
6 General Admission Tickets
4 VIP Cookout Tickets
Dedicated social media post recognizing your support
Name/logo placement on the event poster
Fruit Level ($2,500)
Everything from the Blossom Level, plus:
8 General Admission Tickets
6 VIP Cookout Tickets
Verbal recognition for your support at the event
Complimentary engraved coasters
Branded table signage featuring your name/logo
Custom social media tailored for your organization
Harvest Level ($5,000)
Everything from the Fruit Level, plus:
10 General Admission Tickets
8 VIP Cookout Tickets
Opportunity to address the audience during the event
Exclusive logo placement on all event branding, including programs and slideshow
Option to host a booth or display at the event
Proudly Sponsored By
BASF Center for Sustainable Agriculture
Mount Olive Pickle Co
Abiding Images
Subway Restaurant - Amer Dastgir and Anthony Quire @manaftergod (tag him)
Feast Down East
Venue Details
Footprints in the Garden
595 Mills Loop Road Mount Olive, North Carolina 28365
Foot Prints in the Garden
Our farm story started in 1883 when Erin and Wesley Martin's great great grand father, Harry Martin purchased the farm after being enlisted in the US Army. Grandpa Harry served with the 135th USCT during the Civil War and marched in the Grand Review ceremony presided over by President Abraham Lincoln.
In 2012 the family established Footprints in the Garden to get our younger generation to take a more active role in the land ownership. In 2018 Erin the Seventh generation, started managing the farm and aggregation center that provides products to residents, restaurants and other venues using locally grown products. Erin is currently working with markets in five NC counties to provide a variety of low to no chemically sprayed fresh produce, and value-added products to families, food hubs and other indirect markets.
Footprints in the Garden was awarded North Carolina's 2023 winner of the Leopold Conservation Award. This award recognized the farms conservation ethic, innovation, ecological practice, resilience, and leadership.
