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Plainfield celebrates Juneteenth at Settlers Park

Guitarist Chris Fisher performs as part of the Juneteenth celebration at Settlers Park in downtown Plainfield on Friday, June 19, 2026.

Guitarist Chris Fisher performs as part of the Juneteenth celebration at Settlers Park in downtown Plainfield on Friday, June 19, 2026. (Eric Schelkopf)

By Eric Schelkopf

There was plenty to do and see at the Juneteenth celebration at Settlers Park in downtown Plainfield on Friday.

There were games, music and food for the community to enjoy.

Children play during the Juneteenth celebration at Settlers Park in downtown Plainfield on Friday, June 19, 2026.

Children play during the Juneteenth celebration at Settlers Park in downtown Plainfield on Friday, June 19, 2026. (Eric Schelkopf)

Juneteenth commemorates the day when the last enslaved people in the country were informed of their freedom.

Face painting was part of the Juneteenth celebration at Settlers Park in downtown Plainfield on Friday, June 19, 2026.

Face painting was part of the Juneteenth celebration at Settlers Park in downtown Plainfield on Friday, June 19, 2026. (Eric Schelkopf)

Mosaic Realty in Bolingbrook hosted the event.

Bolingbrook-based Mosaic Realty hosted a Juneteenth celebration at Settlers Park in downtown Plainfield on Friday, June 19, 2026.

Bolingbrook-based Mosaic Realty hosted a Juneteenth celebration at Settlers Park in downtown Plainfield on Friday, June 19, 2026. (Eric Schelkopf)

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Eric Schelkopf

Eric Schelkopf

Eric Schelkopf, who is a Kendall County resident, writes for the Record Newspapers/KendallCountyNow.com, covering Oswego and Plainfield. Schelkopf, who is a Kendall County resident, started with the Kane County Chronicle in December 1988 and appreciates everything the Fox Valley has to offer, including the majestic Fox River.