Markets & Events

Where Manitoba shops, learns and connects.

Signature markets, festivals and workshops that put Black and African entrepreneurs in front of customers and partners.

Coming up

Afri Inspire makers celebrating the holiday season
Saturday, December 19, 2026

Afri Inspire Holiday Market

A family Christmas destination for everyone: holiday shopping from local makers, Christmas carols, live music and performances, raffle draws and activities for the kids.

  • WhenSaturday, December 19, 2026
  • WhereChrist the King Gym, 12 Lennox Avenue, Winnipeg
  • VendorsApplications are open. Early-bird rates until November 1. Apply by November 29.
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Every vendor spot includes a 6-foot table and two chairs. Spots are confirmed once your application is approved and paid.

Our signature events

The events we run every year.

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Every February · St. Vital Centre

Black Diamonds Market

Our flagship Black History Month market: makers, food, fashion, live music and panels, all under one roof.

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Afri Inspire makers at a holiday event

Every December

Holiday Market

A one-day family Christmas market: gifts from local makers, music, raffle draws and fun for the kids.

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A full room at the Business Growth Summit

Every July

Business Growth Summit

A day of panels, coaching and connections for entrepreneurs ready to grow.

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Fresh food from a festival vendor

Summer · with CACN

African Food Festival

Cuisine, culture and commerce alongside the Canada African Cup of Nations.

Events done

Recent highlights

Small Business Week 2026

Free workshops on content, client acquisition and finishing the year strong.

Business Growth Summit 2026

Panels, coaching and networking for entrepreneurs ready to grow.

African Food Festival Manitoba

African cuisine and culture alongside the CACN tournament.

Iriji New Yam Festival

With the Umunna Igbo Cultural Association of Manitoba.

Vendor Growth Workshop

Pricing, profits and revenue strategies for makers.

Black Diamonds Market 2026

Makers, fashion, music and panels at St. Vital Centre.

Gallery

The Black Diamonds Market community Fashion show runway Jewellery vendor Kora performance Panel discussion on stage Summit panel

For makers

Want a table at our next market?

Applications for the Holiday Market on December 19 are open now. Vendor spots go to Manitoba makers and small businesses.

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A vendor at her jewellery table

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