Black Owned Markets

Connecting Black entrepreneurs and vendors with the community across Newfoundland and Labrador.

About the Market

The Black Owned Markets is CENTRA NL's flagship community event series, connecting Black entrepreneurs and vendors directly with customers across Newfoundland and Labrador. These vibrant, curated markets showcase the talent, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit of the Black community, from food and fashion to art, crafts, and services. Every market is a celebration of Black business and an opportunity to build lasting economic connections.

What to Expect

  • Browse and shop from a carefully curated selection of Black-owned businesses spanning food, fashion, beauty, art, crafts, and services. Every vendor at our market has been selected to showcase the very best of what the Black entrepreneurial community in Newfoundland and Labrador offers. Whether you're discovering a new favourite restaurant, picking up a handcrafted piece of art, or finding your next go-to beauty brand, the Black Owned Market is where you find it first.

  • Step into a warm, vibrant, and celebratory environment where the Black community in Newfoundland and Labrador comes together. The Black Owned Market is more than a shopping experience, it's a gathering place where connections are made, stories are shared, and culture is celebrated. Whether you're a longtime community member or attending for the first time, you'll leave feeling part of something bigger than yourself.

  • Immerse yourself in the energy of live performances, music, and cultural experiences that bring the spirit of the CENTRA NL collective to life. From spoken word and live music to cultural demonstrations and special appearances, every Black-owned market is designed to engage all your senses and leave you inspired. No two markets are the same, and that's exactly the point.