The BLK Holiday Market: Long Island's Black Business Holiday Shopping Experience

Shop 100+ Black-owned businesses, enjoy food, music, panels, giveaways and holiday fun at Long Island’s BLK Holiday Market in Nassau County.

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.

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.

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.