Community Production Partner - Juneteenth Celebration 2027

The City of Asheville, North Carolina, is requesting proposals for a Community Production Partner to plan and produce the City's 2027 Juneteenth celebration, with proposals due September 18, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. under RFP 298-FY27-CREF-RFP-Juneteenth-27.

The selected organization will be responsible for planning and producing a Juneteenth celebration that honors the significance of the holiday and reflects community priorities. The projected project start date is October 30, 2026. An optional pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for August 12, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. via Google Meet; attendance is encouraged but not mandatory. Questions are due August 17, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.

All RFP documents and addenda are available on the City of Asheville's procurement website at www.ashevillenc.gov/bids. Inquiries should be directed to Project Manager Jon Fillman at jfillman@ashevillenc.gov. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive informalities in the procurement process.