# North Carolina eVP #298-FY27-CREF-RFP-Juneteenth-27-2

Event planning and production for Asheville’s 2027 Juneteenth celebration

**Posted:** October 01, 2026
**Respond By:** October 30, 2026
**Identifier:** 298-FY27-CREF-RFP-Juneteenth-27-2
**NAICS:** 711320, 561920, 711310

The City of Asheville is seeking a community production partner to plan and produce its 2027 Juneteenth celebration.
- **Government buyer:** City of Asheville, North Carolina; no sub-agency or office is identified.
- **Requested service:** Plan and produce the celebration in a way that honors Juneteenth’s significance and reflects community priorities.
  - **Quantity:** Not specified.
  - **Part number:** Not applicable.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No OEMs, vendors, or service providers are named in the solicitation.
- **Notable requirements:** The event should be culturally meaningful and responsive to community priorities.

### Description

The City of Asheville is seeking proposals from qualified organizations to plan and produce its 2027 Juneteenth celebration. The celebration should honor Juneteenth's significance and reflect community priorities. Proposals are due October 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM, and the optional pre-proposal meeting is not mandatory. Electronic bids are not permitted; proposals must be submitted according to the attachment instructions.

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