Calling All Artisans: Be a Vendor at Taste of Africa 2025
Showcase Your Craft. Celebrate Culture. Build Community.
Are you an artisan, maker, or small business owner whose work is rooted in culture, wellness, or community impact? We’re inviting you to be part of something powerful.
AfriThrive’s Taste of Africa is happening on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the stunning BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown, MD — and the AfriThrive Marketplace is now accepting vendor applications.
What Is Taste of Africa?
Taste of Africa is our signature fundraising celebration — a curated evening of food, culture, storytelling, and healing. The event brings together chefs, performers, community leaders, and YOU — the creatives and entrepreneurs who make our communities vibrant.
This year’s theme is Taste. Thrive. Heal. and the AfriThrive Marketplace will showcase artisan vendors whose work uplifts heritage, wellness, and sustainable living.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re curating a unique vendor experience that reflects the heart and soul of African culture and creativity. If you create:
Handmade goods (textiles, jewelry, home décor)
Wellness products (natural skincare, herbal blends, teas)
Books, art, or crafts inspired by African heritage
Sustainable products rooted in healing or ancestral practices
We want to hear from you.
Why Join Us?
As a vendor, you’ll have the opportunity to:
Reach a diverse, community-minded audience
Sell your products in a lively, celebratory environment
Connect with fellow artisans, chefs, and cultural organizations
Align with AfriThrive’s mission of equity, health, and heritage
Each vendor will receive a 6-foot table, two chairs, and promotion via AfriThrive’s event marketing channels. Space is limited and curated to ensure quality and alignment.
Apply Today
📥 Apply now at: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/mp0omEe
📧 Questions? Email [email protected]
📞 Call 240-706-1517
Vendor applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Early submission is encouraged.
Be Part of the Movement
At AfriThrive, we believe food, culture, and creativity are powerful tools for healing and connection. As a vendor at Taste of Africa, you’ll help bring that vision to life and share your own story through your craft.
Let’s thrive and heal through food. Apply today.
