Join the community on May 17th, 2025, at the SC State Fairgrounds from 10 am to 5 pm for the 2025 Columbia Black Expo.
Experience a day filled with enriching talks, cultural exhibitions, and a showcase of Black business excellence.
The mission of the Black Expo is to promote economic development through increased exposure for minority-owned businesses. African-American owned businesses have the opportunity to showcase their products and services to the public and procurement officers from major corporations and government entities. It is also an opportunity for major corporations and government entities to develop viable working relationships with minority-owned businesses while marketing their products and services to a growing consumer market.
The Expo is also a forum to educate, enlighten and inspire the entire community and the African-American community in particular. Aside from economic development, exposure to cultural resources is a part of the focus for this event.
Come, be inspired, network, and shop with local vendors.
The festivities will begin on Thursday, May 15 with the 2025 Black Owned Wine ^ + Spirits – Columbia. This event will feature Black-owned wine and spirits, highlighting Black tastemakers and culinary talent. It will take place from 6 {: } 0 0 \mathrm { p m } – 9:00 pm at Runway 728 at The Hangar Lofts: 728 S. Edisto Ave, Columbia, SC 29205.
On Friday, May 16, the Taste of Black Columbia will take place. Join friends and family for a night where Black culinary culture takes center stage, from 7 {: } 3 0 \mathrm { p m } to 11:00 pm. The event will take place at the SC State Fairgrounds (Moore Building), located at 1200 Rosewood Drive in Columbia SC 29201.
The Black Expo will take place on Saturday, May 17 at the SC State Fairgrounds from 1 0 \mathrm { a. m. } – 5 \mathrm { p. m } .
For more information, or to purchase tickets visit www. BlackExpoSouth.com/Columbia
