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What is the Event?
The 7th Annual Melanin Market Experience®️ Business Festival is a spectacular showcase Business Owners who have made remarkable strides in various industries. The event is a tribute to their hard work and achievements, providing a platform for them to display their products and services, interact with potential customers and partners, and build lasting connections. The festival will be a fusion of live performances, fashion shows, Investment Panels, live hair demonstrations, and a youth business pitch competition! Moreover, attendees can participate in workshops and demonstrations that aim to empower and equip aspiring entrepreneurs with valuable insights and knowledge.
Event Time: 10am-8pm
How does it connect to The Melanin Market?
The Melanin Market, a prominent and influential organization dedicated to supporting Black-owned businesses, has been at the forefront of promoting economic empowerment and equality. The festival aligns perfectly with the core values of The Melanin Market, as it offers a space where these talented business owners can flourish and thrive.
The event is a testament to The Melanin Market's commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive community that embraces diversity and celebrates the richness of Black culture. By bringing together entrepreneurs, innovators, and visionaries, The Melanin Market is creating opportunities and breaking barriers in the business world. This is a VENDING EVENT not an EVENT WITH VENDORS ;) THE MELANIN MARKET ™ is a traveling marketplace where we bring shoppers from all over the community to patronize support and network with everyone participating.
Intended Impact and Date
The Festival is designed to draw massive exposure to the brilliance of afro/ melanated business owners and the immense contributions they make to various industries. It aims to highlight their achievements, showcase their product to a large diverse background, and encourage others to support their ventures. We are aiming for 10k+ attendees between the hours of 12pm-6pm. The event is scheduled to take place on Saturdays between 10am-7pm at various venues including convention centers all over the US 2024.
HOW TO BECOME APART OF THE MELANIN MARKET? ( Please follow all instructions below)
If you amplify black excellence, or have a product marketed to the community, we would love for you to be able to take parts of this Iconic event!
We are currently accepting Sponsor, Non-Perishable Vendor Applications, Models, Fashion Designers, Performers, Panel Speakers and day of volunteers!
Spaces are limited and registration to join will end when spaces sell out.
Vendors:
Please note, We Cannot Accept any food or Drink Vendors at this event unfortunately. If you sell food, desserts, or anything perishable you must have your city certificates for the location. We are not responsible for any food paperwork or licenses , we will accept your application at this time, however all food vendors will have to schedule a call for access to vend at our events to make sure you meet city requirements if approved.
Please fill out the form below if you would like to be a part of this event!
Vendors, Once Application if received, you will get a confirmation of a live webinar that goes over more information on the day of event details, questions, and how to fully maximize.
Other Participants:
If you would like to apply to be a part of this amazing day in all other forms, you should be as detailed as possible when filling out this form. Once form is submitted, someone will reach out to you to confirm your application and give you full details. You are not confirmed until you hear from someone.
All Volunteers Will Receive 1 Comp Tickets for their family or friends to The Melanin Market, please spread the word!
Vendors Can Pay Now to Guarantee a Space or Attend Live Webinar First and Pay afterwards. Spaces are selling out and so we have now added the option to pay now to guarantee your space while supplies last! At the end of the form below, you can choose the option pay now for a 10x10 vending space! As long as you are not selling food, its 99.9% Guaranteed confirmed.
If you require a bigger space, or other services, besides whats listed, please select the last option and we will email you within 24 -48 Hours.
Vendors are not required to pay right away when submitting this form, you can simply register, sign up for our Thursday Night Vendor Webinar at 7:00 PM by completing the form and clicking other in the form of payment.
(This option allows you to register, request special arrangements, time to hear the webinar then pay afterwards via an invoice)
We cannot guarantee spaces because they are filling up quickly as we are getting closer!
If you are a returning client or sponsor and ready to book, simply select your services and you will receive email confirmation of booking and details on our next event after your payment. Please email melaninmarket365@gmail.com for any questions
We look forward to your success and positive experience in participating in our annual Melanin Markets!
