# Event Details - **Event Name**: THE BUY BLACK MARKET PLACE AUGUST 1,2026 - 11 AM- 6 PM - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm - **Event Description**: The Shrine Celebrates the Community with a Day of Food, Music,About this EventThe Shrine Celebrates the Community with Food, Music, and The Original Buy Black Marketplace.com. EVERY 1ST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH.The Shrine thanks the community for your decades of support. We celebrate the Small Black Businesses & ENTREPRENEURS of the community who shine the light on self determination with this FREE event. It's part of a our initiative to promote Buying Black locally. Time and DateThe Buy Black Marketplace 11:00 AM-4:00 PM VENDOR SET UP @ 10 AM. THE MARKETPLACE WILL HAVE EXTENDED HOURS - VENDING UNTIL 6PMTHERE ARE TWO ( 2) MOVIE SCREENINGSVending is indoors with TABLE CHAIR PROVIDED AND Outdoor vending available with vendor bringing their own table/chair/tent. Vendor parking will be a designated area to allow customer parking in the Cultural Center.Support Black businesses. Vendors may also sign up : www.thebuyblackmarketplace.comTHE SHRINE IS ONE OF THE FEW REMAINING BLACK OWNED BOOKSTORES IN THE COUNTRYhttps://youtu.be/eWHoOfutKGI - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/houston/the-buy-black-market-place-august-12026-11-am-6-pm/100001994398753359 - **Event Categories**: business, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 7 hours - Location: Shrine of The Black Madonna Cultural and Event Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 45, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Houston - **state**: TX - **country**: United States - **location**: Shrine of The Black Madonna Cultural and Event Center - **lat**: 29.7026816 - **long**: -95.33293909999999 - **full address**: Shrine of The Black Madonna Cultural and Event Center, 5309 Martin Luther King Boulevard, Houston, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: THE BUY BLACK MARKET PLACE AUGUST 1,2026 - 11 AM- 6 PM - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/3b74eaa3d2ac4818f35815e860360ed08b5e77a059cc79844b8a08abf4495d20-rimg-w843-h843-dcc41a01-gmir.jpg?v=1784355424 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is THE BUY BLACK MARKET PLACE AUGUST 1,2026 - 11 AM- 6 PM being held? - **A:** THE BUY BLACK MARKET PLACE AUGUST 1,2026 - 11 AM- 6 PM takes place on Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Shrine of The Black Madonna Cultural and Event Center, 5309 Martin Luther King Boulevard, Houston, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing THE BUY BLACK MARKET PLACE AUGUST 1,2026 - 11 AM- 6 PM? - **A:** THE BUY BLACK MARKET PLACE AUGUST 1,2026 - 11 AM- 6 PM is organized by THE SHRINE CULTURAL AND EVENT CENTER. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** THE BUY BLACK MARKET PLACE AUGUST 1,2026 - 11 AM- 6 PM is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Houston, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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