The Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce Presents
6th Annual
Virginia Black Expo
A high-energy marketplace featuring Black-owned businesses, food trucks, product demos, community conversations, culture, commerce, and the Bike & Car Show experience.
This is where business, culture, and community show up.
About the Expo
Where Black business,
culture, and community connect.
The Virginia Black Expo is the premier showcase of Black-owned businesses, entrepreneurs, community leaders, and cultural innovators across the Commonwealth. Now in its 6th year, this signature event brings together creators, professionals, families, corporate partners, and supporters for a high-energy experience centered on connection, commerce, and celebration.
More than a marketplace, the Expo is a space where visibility turns into opportunity. Attendees come to shop with Black-owned brands, discover new products and services, make meaningful connections, and experience the energy of a community committed to growth and excellence.
This year’s Expo experience will also include product demos, a featured Black Table Talk conversation, a culturally delicious Food Truck Festival, the crowd-pulling Bike & Car Show activation, and a Sunday Brunch on August 23 to close out the weekend with connection and community.
Exhibitors, vendors, and brand experiences
Expected attendees from across Virginia and beyond
Saturday Expo experience plus Sunday brunch gathering
- Black-owned business marketplace and shopping experience
- Product demos and live brand activations
- Black Table Talk conversation and community dialogue
- Bike & Car Show activation powered by BLKThrottleCo
- Networking with entrepreneurs, leaders, and supporters
- Entertainment, Music, Food, culture, and family-friendly experiences throughout the day
- Sunday Brunch on August 23 to continue the connection
Recap of the First 5 Expos
Bold growth. Real impact.
Five years of building connection, commerce, culture, and opportunity across Virginia.
When & Where
Richmond
Main Street Station
A historic downtown venue offering open space, natural light, and easy access for attendees and exhibitors.
Tickets Coming Soon →Date & Time
Saturday, August 22, 2026
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Location
Main Street Station
1500 East Main Street
Richmond, VA
Admission
Free to the Public
Registration required.
What to Expect
A full day of
shopping, culture,
wellness, entertainment and flavor.
The 6th Annual Virginia Black Expo brings together shopping, food trucks, product demos, wellness experiences, live conversations, networking, and culture-forward activations designed to connect people, elevate brands, and move opportunity across Virginia.
01
Black-Owned Marketplace
Shop products, services, retail, beauty, fashion, lifestyle brands, and community-centered experiences from Black-owned businesses across Virginia and beyond.
02
Food Truck Festival
Enjoy a curated food experience featuring food trucks, local flavors, community favorites, and vendors serving up something for everyone throughout the day.
03
Product Demos
Experience live product showcases, brand demonstrations, chef-led moments, beauty demos, wellness tools, tech walkthroughs, and interactive vendor activations.
04
Black Table Talk
A featured conversation brought to you by the Virginia African American Advisory Board, centered on business, culture, leadership, wellness, wealth-building, and community impact.
05
Bike & Car Show
A high-energy activation powered by BLKThrottleCo featuring bikes, cars, chrome, paint, power, presence, and culture that brings the crowd outside.
06
Health & Wellness
Wellness-focused resources, activations, and conversations designed to support whole-person success for families, founders, professionals, and the community.
Featured Experiences
Product demos.
Real conversations.
The Expo is designed to do more than bring people into the room. It creates moments where brands can be seen, products can be experienced, stories can be heard, and community conversations can move us forward.
01
Product Demos
Showcase your product, service, or experience live in front of Expo attendees. Product demos are designed to help vendors and brands stand out, attract traffic, answer questions, and create moments people remember.
Examples may include beauty and makeup demonstrations, chef-led tastings or cooking demos, wellness products, fashion styling, tech tools, home goods, service-based walkthroughs, fitness activations, skincare routines, and other interactive brand experiences.
Sign Up to Do a Product Demo →
02
Black Table Talk
A featured conversation brought to you by the Virginia African American Advisory Board, centered on business, culture, leadership, wellness, wealth-building, and the issues shaping Black communities across Virginia. This experience brings voices to the table for dialogue that is timely, honest, and community-centered.
The purpose of the Virginia African American Advisory Board is to advise the Governor on the development of economic, professional, cultural, educational, and governmental links between the Commonwealth of Virginia and the African American community in Virginia.
Learn More About VAAAB →
03
Bike & Car Show
Powered by BLKThrottleCo, the Bike & Car Show brings chrome, paint, power, presence, and culture to the Virginia Black Expo. This high-energy activation is designed to draw the crowd, spotlight custom builds, and create unforgettable moments for attendees.
From motorcycles and custom cars to trophy classes, crowd favorites, music, vendors, and photo moments, this activation adds a culture-forward experience that keeps people moving throughout the day.
Explore the Bike & Car Show →
04
Health & Wellness
The Expo will include Health & Wellness activities designed to support whole-person success for families, founders, professionals, and the community. This experience creates space for education, resources, movement, prevention, and personal well-being.
Attendees can expect wellness-centered activations, community resources, conversations, and experiences that connect health, entrepreneurship, leadership, and quality of life.
Tickets Coming Soon →Sunday Brunch
Close the weekend
with connection.
Keep the Expo energy going with a Sunday Brunch experience designed for celebration, networking, music, food, and community. Join us on Sunday, August 23, 2026 for a powerful close to the 6th Annual Virginia Black Expo weekend.
Music
DJ Akademiks from WPGC
Bringing the energy, sound, and vibe for a Sunday experience people will remember.
Experience
Entertainment + Great Food
Enjoy brunch, live moments, community connection, and a celebratory atmosphere.
Giveaways
Raffles + Door Prizes
Guests can look forward to raffles, door prizes, surprises, and more throughout the event.
Sunday
August 23
Tickets Coming Soon
Music By
DJ Akademiks from WPGC
Exhibitors & Vendors
Put your business
in the room.
Showcase your brand at the 6th Annual Virginia Black Expo and connect with shoppers, entrepreneurs, community leaders, partners, and supporters actively looking to discover and support Black-owned businesses.
Whether you sell products, provide services, serve food, operate a food truck, create experiences, or support the community, this is your opportunity to gain visibility, make real connections, and turn foot traffic into long-term customers.
Apply to Exhibit →Exhibit space is limited.
Why Exhibit
- High-traffic, high-visibility exhibit space
- Direct access to an engaged audience of attendees
- Brand exposure before, during, and after the event
- Opportunity to sell, collect leads, and build customers
- Alignment with a trusted statewide organization
Who Should Exhibit
- Product-based businesses
- Service providers
- Food Trucks, Food Vendors, and beverage brands
- Creatives, lifestyle brands, and makers
- Community and nonprofit organizations
Past exhibitors have represented food, fashion, wellness, professional services, retail, beauty, community organizations, and more from across Virginia.
Tickets
Choose your
Expo experience.
The 6th Annual Virginia Black Expo weekend includes the main Expo experience, Black Table Talk, Health & Wellness activities, and Sunday Brunch. Ticket and registration details will be released soon.
Saturday, August 22
Expo Tickets
Free to the Public
Access the main Expo marketplace, product demos, vendors, community activations, and the Bike & Car Show experience.
- Vendor marketplace
- Product demos
- Bike & Car Show activation
- Food Truck Festival
- Community partners and resources
- Family-friendly experiences
Featured Conversation
Black Table Talk
Free to the Public
A featured conversation brought to you by the Virginia African American Advisory Board centered on business, culture, leadership, wellness, wealth-building, and the issues shaping Black communities.
- Business and culture dialogue
- Leadership and community conversation
- Wellness and wealth-building topics
- Timely, honest, community-centered discussion
- Presented with VAAAB
Wellness Experience
Health & Wellness Activities
Tickets Coming Soon
Participate in wellness-centered activities, resources, conversations, and experiences designed to support whole-person success.
- Wellness activations
- Health resources
- Community-centered support
- Family-friendly activities
- Mind, body, and business wellness
Sunday, August 23
Sunday Brunch
Tickets Coming Soon
Close the weekend with music, entertainment, great food, networking, raffles, door prizes, and a celebratory brunch experience.
- Music by DJ Akademiks from WPGC
- Entertainment and brunch experience
- Raffles and door prizes
- Networking and community connection
- Weekend celebration atmosphere
Registration links will be added as ticketing opens. Check back soon for updates.
Sponsors & Partners
Brands that show up
for Black business.
The Virginia Black Expo is powered by partners who believe in community, commerce, culture, and the economic advancement of Black-owned businesses across the Commonwealth.
Become a Sponsor →