Buy Black Market | Juneteenth Celebration

Immerse yourself in a day filled with cultural celebration, empowerment, and community at the heart of Fitchburg. Enjoy activities, performances, and a marketplace brimming with Black-owned businesses.

https://www.coff33corp.org/buyblackmarket

The Buy Black Market returns to Fitchburg for an expanded Juneteenth celebration that honors the historical significance of June 19th while creating space for Black entrepreneurship, artistic expression, and community connection.

This year's event transforms both the interior of City Hall and the surrounding grounds into a vibrant marketplace featuring 25 Black-owned businesses, live entertainment, cultural presentations, and delicious food from Two Brothers Catering.

Join us for an evening of shopping, learning, connecting, and celebrating freedom in all its forms.

Black-Owned Marketplace: Discover unique products and services from 25 talented entrepreneurs

• Live Entertainment: Enjoy performances coordinated by CoFF33 Corp throughout the evening
• Cultural Presentations: Learn about the historical significance of Juneteenth
• Culinary Excellence: Savor delicious offerings from Two Brothers Catering
• Community Connections: Build relationships with neighbors and local business owners

Interactive Elements: Engage with historical exhibits from the Fitchburg Historical Society

The Buy Black Market is proud to partner with the taking place on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Riverfront Park (11:00 AM - 3:00 PM).

Together, these events create a weekend-long opportunity to celebrate Juneteenth and support Black culture and entrepreneurship in Fitchburg. We encourage the community to attend both celebrations!

We're currently accepting applications from Black-owned businesses interested in participating as vendors at the Buy Black Market and/or the Community Juneteenth Celebration.

Vendor Options:

• Buy Black Market Only: $25
• Community Celebration Only: $25
• Both Events: $40 (Save $10!)

Fitchburg Vendors (01420): Your Buy Black Market fee is waived! Participate in both events for just $20.

Application Deadline: May 15, 2025

Interested in being part of this important community event? Here's how you can participate:

• Become a Vendor: Showcase your Black-owned business [Apply Now]
• Volunteer: Help make this event successful [Volunteer Form]
• Sponsor: Support this celebration financially or with in-kind donations [Sponsorship Information]

Spread the Word: Share this event with your networks [Social Media Kit]

Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union Army General Gordon Granger announced federal orders in Galveston, Texas, proclaiming that all enslaved people in Texas were free—two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed.

Today, Juneteenth celebrates African American freedom and achievement while encouraging continuous self-development and respect for all cultures. It was declared a federal holiday in 2021.

The Buy Black Market is produced by CoFF33 Corp, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering creatives through programs, events, and community initiatives.

With Support From:

• Fitchburg Cultural Council
• MassDevelopment/TDI Creative Cities Initiative
• City of Fitchburg

Event Coordinator:

Derek Craig
QWRtaW4gfCBDb0ZGMzNDb3JwICEgb3Jn

This program is supported in part of the Creative Cities grant funded by MassDevelopment/TDI, through the Barr Foundation, to leverage arts and culture for economic development in Gateway Cities facilitated by Fitchburg Creative.

Also check out other Arts events in Fitchburg, Business events in Fitchburg.