# Event Details - **Event Name**: 6th Annual Black Business Ball: Secret Garden Edition - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 11:30 pm - **Event Description**: Celebrate excellence at the 6th Annual Black Business Ball: Secret Garden. A night honoring Black business, community, and legacy.About this EventWelcome to the 6th Annual Black Business Ball: Secret Garden Edition!Get ready for a night of celebration, networking, and fun. Join us on February 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM for an unforgettable evening.Location: TBA (we know we're just not telling yet)Beyond the concrete and chaos of the city, there is a place where Black business blooms.On February 28, 2026, we invite you to step through the gates of our Secret Garden for the 6th Annual Black Business Ball — an evening where vines, florals, and soft light frame a celebration of Black excellence, legacy, and limitless possibility.This year’s Ball, “Honoring the Legends,” is a love letter to the founders, visionaries, and trailblazers who have built, sustained, and reimagined Black business in Minnesota and beyond. We’ll gather beneath a canopy of greenery and light to:Honor LEGENDS whose work has created pathways for generationsCelebrate today’s builders and innovators across industriesElevate Future Founders and Kidpreneurs who are just beginning their journeyGuests will experience:A fully transformed ballroom evoking an evening garden — rich with florals, greenery, and storytelling installationsA seated dinner and curated program highlighting Black business legends, award recipients, and Future Founder featuresLive performances, music, and creative vignettes that bring our Secret Garden to lifeInteractive installations including the Legends Wall, Floral Tribute Garden, Future Founder Showcase, and Secret Garden Portrait ExperienceWhether you are a long-time supporter of BBE, a business owner, a community partner, or a first-time guest, the Black Business Ball is your invitation to step into a space where Black brilliance is centered, celebrated, and beautifully staged.Come dressed in your best Black-Tie or culturally expressive formal attire.Expect elegance. Expect magic. Expect a night that feels like walking into a story we are all still writing together.Agenda?: 05:00 PMVIP ARRIVAL & RECEPTIONInfo: (VIP Tables, Premier Admission, Visionaries, Trailblazers, Legends buyers) • VIP check-in opens • Champagne welcome • Access to the Secret Garden Lounge • Priority Portrait Experience • Live strings or muted jazz set • Private mingling with honorees, speakers, and partners The lights are low, the greenery glows, and the garden begins to wake.?: 06:00 PMGENERAL DOORS OPENInfo: Standard admission check-in • Guests explore installations: • Legends Wall • Floral Tribute Garden • Stars of the Garden Wall • Future Founder Showcase • Secret Garden Portrait Studio • Ballroom seating begins • Atmospheric garden soundscape + curated DJ setTHE SECRET GARDEN CALLSInfo: Lights dim. A whimsical narration welcomes guests into the evening’s story. A dramatic garden-light transition signals the start of the program.?: 07:15 PMOpening Blessing & AcknowledgmentInfo: Welcome remarks • Land acknowledgment • Ancestor acknowledgment • Honoring Black business lineage and the community that sustains us?: 07:15 PMDinner ServiceInfo: Plated dinner or premium buffet service begins. Soft live musical backdrop continues.?: 07:30 PMHonoring the Legends: Part IInfo: Feature video + first round of Legend Honoree Awards. Spotlight on the individuals whose work paved the way.?: 07:55 PMFuture Founder SpotlightInfo: Youth entrepreneur showcase: • One short feature video • Two youth founders introduced • Mini-pitch or storytelling moment “From roots to bloom — the next generation grows here.”?: 08:10 PMPerformance + Garden Reveal MomentInfo: A live artistic performance (dance, spoken word, or music) that embodies the theme. Lighting cues transform the ballroom into the fully illuminated Secret Garden.?: 08:25 PMHonoring the Legends: Part IIInfo: Second round of Legend Honoree Awards, including: • Business pioneers • Cultural leaders • Visionaries and innovators in the ecosystem?: 08:45 PMBBE Impact MomentInfo: Short but powerful: • What BBE accomplished this year • Why the work matters • Invitation to support the ecosystem?: 09:00 PMClosing CeremonyInfo: Final Legend honoree • Gratitude to partners, sponsors, members • Blessing over Black business for the year ahead.?: 09:15 PMSecret Garden Comes Alive (After-Program Celebration)Info: DJ takes over • Dance floor opens • Secret Garden Photo Experience remains active • Networking + community connection • VIP Lounge remains open for Premier/VIP guests - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/events/6th-annual-black-business-ball-secret-garden-edition/100001979097276229 - **Event Categories**: art, entertainment, business, music, storytelling, performances, live-music, theatre, spoken-word - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2F6th-annual-black-business-ball-secret-garden-edition-registration-1979097276229 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 55.2, max: 4270.13, currency: USD ## Event venue details ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Nancy Korsah (https://allevents.in/org/nancy-korsah/18693926) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/b8fc36494ace762c1b0029de50d28017aad7152489262e04f61af9dad0651f6d-rimg-w1125-h633-dc162c1d-gmir.jpg?v=1769357231 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/592ba4dd692f400d76fe94d23415073cc1b737a670630b7d68a7e8f99fee5c2f-rimg-w400-h400-dc304532-gmir.jpg?v=1769357231 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 55.2 up to 4270.13 USD - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Nancy Korsah - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** art, entertainment, business, music, storytelling, performances, live-music, theatre, spoken-word - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 6th Annual Black Business Ball: Secret Garden Edition ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "6th Annual Black Business Ball: Secret Garden Edition", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/b8fc36494ace762c1b0029de50d28017aad7152489262e04f61af9dad0651f6d-rimg-w1125-h633-dc162c1d-gmir.jpg?v=1769357231", "startDate": "2026-02-28", "endDate": "2026-02-28", "url": "https://allevents.in/events/6th-annual-black-business-ball-secret-garden-edition/100001979097276229", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "name": "", "addressLocality": "", "addressRegion": "" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Celebrate excellence at the 6th Annual Black Business Ball: Secret Garden. 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