support our cause! JUST BE YOU FESTIVAL MERCH!
WHEN YOU BUY MERCH IT HELPS US HELP KIDS!
We are excited to launch our new festival gear! When you make a purchase in our virtual store on Teespring.com it helps us help the youth! The logo design is made in creative collaboration with a youth artist, DJ Clarke. All proceeds go towards the festival so we can continue keeping the event totally free for families to enjoy. We hope you will rock your Just Be You Children's Festival gear with joy and happiness. Thank you for your support. We decided to have an online store as we are very much conscious of our carbon footprint and being eco-friendly. Plus, we can offer more variety with the virtual store. So shop away! We have hoodies, t-shirts, mugs, and more! Thank you for helping us make a difference in the lives of children and families! Buy your gear TODAY and help us with the festival for 2026 and upcoming JBY programming for youth!
THE JUST BE YOU AWARDS
The Annual Just Be You Children's Festival Awards
The Just Be You Children’s Festival ™ includes an inspiring youth award ceremony that recognizes youth who are doing great things in their community and leading by a positive example. Each year we will grant awards to youth in a variety of categories. Attend the festival to find out who will be the next recipients of The Just Be You Awards™.
You can even submit a nomination for the awards ceremony! If you wish to nominate a child or teen (grades K-12) AND an adult (over the age of 18) AND a business or organization for consideration to be a recipient, please prepare to submit the following information to us no later than December 31, 2025.
All nominations will be carefully reviewed by our committee. Those nominated are required and expected to attend the awards ceremony in person in 2026 (event date, time and location will be announced soon).
Complete details will be shared with the nominees accordingly.
Nominations submitted after the deadline (December 31, 2025) will not be considered for next year's awards ceremony.
NOMINATION FORM COMING SOON!
STAY TUNED!
But start thinking of who you will nominate for The Just Be You Awards!
DJ Clarke, artist/musician and Ja'siah Young, actor, recipients of The Just Be You Award in 2023.
JBY Children's Fest' JOY!
JBY Fest' founder, Ms. Mahogany, with her son, DJ, filmmaker, photographer, musician, and the production assistant intern.
JBY Fest' founder, Ms. Mahogany, with her son, DJ, filmmaker, photographer, musician, and the production assistant intern.
JBY Fest' founder, Ms. Mahogany, with her son, DJ, filmmaker, photographer, musician, and the production assistant intern.
JBY Fest' attendee happily receives back to school supplies smiling with Ms. Mahogany, festival artistic director.
JBY Fest' founder, Ms. Mahogany, with her son, DJ, filmmaker, photographer, musician, and the production assistant intern.
JBY Fest' founder, Ms. Mahogany, with her son, DJ, filmmaker, photographer, musician, and the production assistant intern.
JBY Fest' is a family affair, associate producer, Mr. Dale, works hard to make the event great for the kids.
JBY Fest' founder, Ms. Mahogany, with her son, DJ, filmmaker, photographer, musician, and the production assistant intern.
JBY Fest' is a family affair, associate producer, Mr. Dale, works hard to make the event great for the kids.
JBY Fest' is fun for all kids and all ages to explore their creativity and engage in interactive activities.
JBY Fest' is fun for all kids and all ages to explore their creativity and engage in interactive activities.
JBY Fest' is a family affair, associate producer, Mr. Dale, works hard to make the event great for the kids.
JBY Fest' wellness and fitness fun, because JBY teaches the value of living a healthy balanced lifestyle.
JBY Fest' is fun for all kids and all ages to explore their creativity and engage in interactive activities.
JBY Fest' wellness and fitness fun, because JBY teaches the value of living a healthy balanced lifestyle.
JBY Fest' music fun, during "Drumming with DJ" as families learned to play the African djembe drum.
JBY Fest' is fun for all kids and all ages to explore their creativity and engage in interactive activities.
JBY Fest' wellness and fitness fun, because JBY teaches the value of living a healthy balanced lifestyle.
THIS IS A FESTIVAL TRULY ABOUT COMMUNITY
COMMUNITY HARMONY & UNITY
FAMILY-ENGAGEMENT
JBY CHILDREN'S FEST' SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT
Our Returning Sponsor - Da Vinci Science Center
We are grateful for the continued support of the dynamic Da Vinci Science Center located in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Their mission is to bring science to life and lives to science. They hosted a fun, interactive, and bilingual science show, plus a STEAM activity exhibit. Throughout the school year for 2024-2025, JBY will be providing more enriching programs like this for kids.
JBY CHILDREN'S FEST SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT
Casa di Franco Restaurant & Pizzeria - Easton
We are proud to have Casa di Franco Pizzeria return as a festival sponsor again this year. They generously provide delicious pizza and Italian sandwiches for the children and families to enjoy during the festival. Their commitment to community is in alignment with JBY Academy & Performing Arts Conservatory, which is also a family-focused nonprofit organization.
FastSigns - Easton
We greatly appreciate FastSigns of Easton for being a repeat festival sponsor. FastSigns is an outstanding print marketing company. Their top notch team prints our beautiful banners, lawn signs, and more to the festival. We appreciate their attention to detail and execution of quality, which is like-minded with everything JBY produces and creates for communities.
JBY CHILDREN'S FEST' SPONSOR HALL OF FAME
Festival Founder & Artistic Director
Empowering Communities
Motivating and empowering the youth to believe in themselves is the hallmark of Mahogany Reynolds' legacy as a mentor, coach and teacher. Come be inspired by her motivational speech presented in an interactive talk show format to engage the youth. Children will be invited on stage to have an engaging conversation with Ms. Mahogany. Plus, have some fun during her energetic dance-along as she teaches us how to Detroit Hustle. Her way of paying homage to her hometown of Detroit, Michigan.
For over 20 years, Mahogany Reynolds has mentored the youth through various philanthropic programs on the East Coast and around the world through her virtual platforms and programs.
"The Just Be You Festival is an event designed with children and teens in mind with a focus on family engagement and cultural diversity. Children will be inspired and celebrated during this family-friendly event. Your support is greatly appreciated." --Ms. Mahogany
