About this Event
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THE BLK HOLIDAY MARKET
Shop Local. Discover Something New. Celebrate the Holidays.
This holiday season, discover and shop from 100+ Black-owned businesses from across Long Island at The BLK Holiday Market, presented by the Black Business Network of Long Island (BBNLI).
Taking place in Nassau County, Long Island, The BLK Holiday Market brings together local entrepreneurs, shoppers, families, professionals, creators, and community organizations for one of Long Island’s largest celebrations of Black-owned businesses and local entrepreneurship.
Come shop for holiday gifts. Discover businesses you didn't know were right in your backyard. Try something new. Meet local entrepreneurs. Enjoy food, music, entertainment, educational conversations, giveaways, networking, and a full afternoon built around celebrating Long Island's business community.
Admission is complimentary for the first 1,000 registrations.
Once the complimentary ticket allocation has been claimed, a small admission fee may apply. Register early to secure your free ticket.
A HOLIDAY MARKET BUILT AROUND DISCOVERY
Skip the ordinary holiday shopping trip.
The BLK Holiday Market is designed to bring some of Long Island's most exciting independent Black-owned brands together under one roof, making it easier to shop local, discover new businesses and intentionally circulate dollars within the Long Island community during one of the biggest shopping seasons of the year.
Expect businesses representing categories including:
- Fashion, apparel and accessories
- Beauty and personal care
- Food, desserts and beverages
- Health and wellness
- Home goods and décor
- Art, entertainment and media
- Professional services
- Financial and insurance services
- Event services
- Gifts and specialty products
- Community organizations and nonprofits
- Family and lifestyle brands
- And much more
Whether you're shopping for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, a birthday, Secret Santa, your family—or yourself—you'll have an opportunity to find products, services and businesses you may not discover at a traditional mall or big-box retailer.
MORE THAN SHOPPING
The BLK Holiday Market is being designed as a complete community experience.
Attendees can expect a mix of:
🛍️ 100+ Black-Owned Businesses
Shop products, discover services and meet entrepreneurs from across Nassau and Suffolk Counties.
🍴 Food & Drinks
Explore food vendors, desserts, specialty products and local culinary businesses.
🎶 Music & Entertainment
Enjoy music and entertainment throughout the event while you shop.
🎤 Panels, Workshops & Conversations
Hear from entrepreneurs, professionals and community leaders on business, money, careers, entrepreneurship and issues affecting Long Island.
🎁 Giveaways & Raffles
Look out for prizes, giveaways and special experiences throughout the event.
📸 Holiday Experiences
Enjoy photo opportunities, interactive activations and seasonal experiences designed for friends and families.
🤝 Networking & Community
Meet entrepreneurs, professionals, community leaders and other Long Islanders in an environment where conversations happen naturally.
👨👩👧👦 Family-Friendly Activities
Bring the family and make The BLK Holiday Market part of your holiday weekend.
Specific programming, participating vendors, activities and experiences are subject to change as the event lineup is finalized.
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A VENDOR?
Business owners interested in participating should not purchase an attendee ticket as their vendor registration.
Vendor participation is being curated separately to create a diverse mix of businesses, products and services.
Apply to become a vendor:
Applications will be reviewed before vendors are accepted.
Submitting an application does not guarantee participation.
Because we expect significant demand and may limit the number of businesses accepted within individual categories, businesses are encouraged to apply early.
WE'RE COMING BACK BIGGER
Earlier this year, BBNLI brought the Long Island community together for our spring business marketplace.
The response exceeded expectations.
The event generated 800+ registrations, approximately 65 vendor spaces sold out, and demand ultimately exceeded the capacity available.
This holiday season, we're building on that momentum with a larger vision:
More businesses.
More discovery.
More experiences.
More reasons to shop local.
And a holiday event designed to become something Long Island can look forward to year after year.
EVENT INFORMATION
📅 Date: To Be Announced
🕐 Time: To Be Announced
📍 Location: Nassau County, Long Island, New York
🎟️ Admission: Complimentary for the first 1,000 registrations. A small admission fee may apply after complimentary tickets have been claimed.
Additional venue details, parking information, programming and event-day instructions will be announced as the event approaches.
Register now to receive event updates and secure your complimentary admission while available.
About Black Business Network of Long Island
At Black Business Network of Long Island, we believe that visibility drives opportunity—and Black-owned businesses deserve to be seen, supported, and celebrated.
BlackLongIslandBusiness.com was created to bridge the gap between Black entrepreneurs and customers looking to shop with purpose.
Whether you're a local restaurant in Freeport, a service provider in Valley Stream, or an e-commerce brand in Patchogue, this directory is your gateway to more customers, more visibility, and more growth.
How You Can Connect & Support
- Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn, @blacklongislandbusiness
- Attend our 2026 events on the Black Business Network of Long Island event calendar.
- Join our directory of 700+ companies and professionals (https://www.blacklongislandbusiness.com/join) and experience the benefits today!
Why We Started Black Business Network of Long Island
Our founder, Godson Michel, recognized that Black Long Island entrepreneurs face unique challenges — from limited access to capital to fewer mainstream marketing opportunities.
We created Black Business Network of Long Island to level the playing field by offering resources.
The Black Business Network of Long Island Mission
To amplify Long Island's Black-owned businesses by providing a powerful platform for visibility, connection, and economic empowerment. We’re here to make it easier for consumers to discover, support, and invest in Black entrepreneurship—one business at a time.
FROM ACROSS LONG ISLAND, ALL UNDER ONE ROOF
Long Island's Black business community doesn't exist in one neighborhood.
It's spread across dozens of towns, villages and communities throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties.
The BLK Holiday Market is designed to bring that ecosystem together.
We welcome attendees and businesses from communities including Hempstead, Elmont, Freeport, Baldwin, Roosevelt, Rockville Centre, Westbury, Hicksville, Seaford, Farmingdale and Amityville, as well as Brentwood, Central Islip, Bay Shore, Wheatley Heights, Hauppauge, Brookhaven, Bellport, Patchogue, Port Jefferson, Yaphank, Ridge and Riverhead—and communities throughout Long Island.
Whether you're searching for Black-owned businesses in Nassau County, Black-owned businesses in Suffolk County, things to do on Long Island, holiday markets on Long Island, local Christmas shopping, Small Business Saturday events, family activities, networking events, or unique holiday gifts, The BLK Holiday Market was created to give Long Islanders a new destination to discover.
Event venue & nearby stays
Adelphi University, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, United States
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