Clarington celebrates Black History Month: Black Vendor Village taking place February 24

The Municipality of Clarington will be hosting its first-ever Black Vendor Village in honour of Black History Month.

It will be taking place on Saturday, February 24, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex, 2440 Highway 2, Bowmanville.

Everyone is welcome! Join us for music and performances; meet members of Clarington’s Diversity Advisory and Anti-Black Racism Committees; and take part in activities hosted by the Clarington Library, Museum and Archives. The Vendor Village will be open throughout the day, with local Black-owned businesses selling various products.

Itinerary

Opening ceremony starts at 10 a.m. with performances by: 

• Lift Your Voice Choir from Durham District School Board
• Hummingbird Dancers from Club Carib
• TracyJ Poetry
• Steel Pan Performance by Rashaana Cumberbatch

The market opens around 11 a.m. A variety of vendors will be selling products, including candles, art, jewelry, gift baskets, fashion apparel, beauty supplies and more! Music throughout the day by DJ Andrew Dillon. 

To learn more contact diversity@clarington.net for more information.

The Black Vendor Village is hosted by the Municipality of Clarington, Region of Durham, and Clarington Library, Museums, and Archives.