# Event Details - **Event Name**: Black Founders Studio Graduation Gala - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm - **Event Description**: Celebrating the UK's next generation of Black founders: an evening of ceremony, brand showcase and connection at Chester RacecourseAbout this EventThis summer, Black Founders Studio invites you to a landmark celebration of the founders shaping the future of British business.The Graduation Gala marks a defining milestone for the entrepreneurs we have supported, the moment they step forward and launch their brands into the world. Held at the iconic Chester Racecourse on Saturday 1 August 2026, it is a day that brings together ambition, creativity and community in equal measure.Expect an afternoon of substance and celebration. The graduation ceremony honours each founder's journey and the work behind it. The live brand showcase puts their products directly in front of you: an opportunity to discover, experience and buy from a new generation of Black-owned brands before anyone else. Around it all, a gala atmosphere designed for genuine connection, bringing founders together with investors, retail buyers, press and supporters who can help carry their momentum forward.Whether you come to celebrate, to discover your next favourite brand, to invest, or simply to be part of something meaningful, you will leave having witnessed the talent and determination redefining what British entrepreneurship looks like.This is more than an event. It is a statement of what is possible when Black founders are given the platform they deserve. We would be honoured to have you in the room.Dress code: Gala Attire. Catering by Horseradish. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chester/black-founders-studio-graduation-gala/100001991477973227 - **Event Categories**: business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: under_16_with_guardian - Duration: 6 hours - Location: Chester Racecourse - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 22.38, max: 22.38, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Chester - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Chester Racecourse - **lat**: 53.18861649999999 - **long**: -2.8995339 - **full address**: Chester Racecourse, The Racecourse, Chester, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Black Founders Studio Graduation Gala - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/b99c3c4b57bc51a804abf744ae09214e72ad5e572ccf676cbd6db744ec025e0a-rimg-w1200-h600-dc031005-gmir.jpg?v=1781324451 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Black Founders Studio Graduation Gala being held? - **A:** Black Founders Studio Graduation Gala takes place on Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Chester Racecourse, The Racecourse, Chester, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Black Founders Studio Graduation Gala? - **A:** Black Founders Studio Graduation Gala is organized by Black Founders Studio CIC. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Black Founders Studio Graduation Gala is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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