VENDORS · THE UJAMAA MARKETPLACE
Be a vendor at the 2027 BTGM Juneteenth Lunch and Learn in Orlando
Ujamaa, cooperative economics. Proceeds support Black Theatre Girl Magic programming.
The 6th annual BTGM Juneteenth Lunch and Learn returns Saturday, June 19, 2027, at Orlando Family Stage, 1001 E. Princeton St., Orlando, FL 32803, after a pause in 2026. Free for families.
The marketplace is a small, curated row of Black-owned businesses. Every vendor applies, so guests find a good mix and every booth has room to sell.
APPLICATIONS OPEN
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2027
Applications close Thursday, April 15, 2027.
Get the applicationAT A GLANCE
- Date and hours. Saturday, June 19, 2027. Selling hours are 9 am to 3 pm. Load-in is 7:00 to 8:30 am, with vehicles moved to parking by 8:45 am. Load-out is 3:00 to 4:30 pm, with no early breakdown.
- Booth fee. $100 for a booth in the main marketplace.
- Booth size. One 6-foot table space. All booths are indoors at Orlando Family Stage. There are no street or outdoor booths.
- Application deadline. Thursday, April 15, 2027.
- What is provided. One 6-foot table and two chairs. Power is limited: request it on the application, first come, first served. No tents are needed, since all booths are indoors.
- Permits required. Any vendor making taxable sales needs a Florida Department of Revenue Certificate of Registration, which is free, and must have it at the event. Prepackaged food and drinks fall under the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Cottage food needs no state permit but must be labeled.
- How vendors are selected. Every application is reviewed for four things: Black ownership, product mix, quality and fit. Applying does not guarantee a space.
Fees, dates and booth details are subject to change.
TWO SECTIONS
BLACK BUSINESS MARKETPLACE
For Black-owned businesses selling goods, art, wellness products, apparel, prepackaged food and beverages, and services.
CHILDREN'S VENDOR SECTION
For youth entrepreneurs with a guardian present, and for vendors of children's products: books, toys and family items.
THE CHILDREN'S VENDOR AREA
A separate part of the marketplace for youth entrepreneurs, who sell with a guardian present, and for vendors of children's products: books, toys and family items. It uses the same application.
Children's booth fee: free for youth entrepreneurs, and $50 for adult vendors of children's products, books and toys.
HOW WE CHOOSE
Applying does not guarantee a space. We review every application for four things.
- Black-owned. The marketplace exists to put dollars into Black-owned businesses.
- Product mix. We limit duplicates so each vendor has room to sell.
- Quality. Send clear photos of your products and your booth setup.
- Fit. A daytime family event, and the right section for what you sell.
WHAT TO KNOW
- No hot food or full meals. The community meal is free, so the marketplace does not sell lunch. Prepackaged food and beverages are welcome.
- No alcohol. The event is alcohol-free.
- Pay after acceptance. Your booth fee is confirmed and collected only once you are accepted.
- Booth details. Bring your own tablecloth, signage and extension cords. Load-in is 7:00 to 8:30 am and load-out is 3:00 to 4:30 pm.
VENDOR TIMELINE
- February 1, 2027Applications open
- April 15, 2027Applications close
- April 30, 2027Acceptances sent
- May 14, 2027Booth fee due
- June 4, 2027Day-of packet sent: load-in, parking, contacts
- June 19, 2027Juneteenth Lunch and Learn
VENDOR QUESTIONS
How much is a booth?
$100 for a booth in the main marketplace. In the children's vendor area, youth entrepreneurs sell free, and adult vendors of children's products pay $50.
When is the application deadline?
Thursday, April 15, 2027. Acceptances are sent April 30, 2027.
Does applying guarantee a space?
No. Every application is reviewed for Black ownership, product mix, quality and fit.
When do I pay?
After acceptance. Your booth fee is confirmed and collected only once you are accepted.
Can I sell food?
Prepackaged food and beverages are welcome. Hot food and full meals are not sold in the marketplace.
Can I sell alcohol?
No. The event is alcohol-free.
Do I need a permit?
Any vendor making taxable sales needs a Florida Department of Revenue Certificate of Registration, which is free, and must have it at the event. Prepackaged food and drinks fall under the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Cottage food needs no state permit but must be labeled.
Where do proceeds go?
Proceeds support Black Theatre Girl Magic programming.
Who do I contact?
Write to Black Theatre Girl Magic at blacktheatregirlmagic@gmail.com.
BE FIRST IN LINE
Leave your email and we will send the application the morning it opens.
Questions about the marketplace? Write to Black Theatre Girl Magic at blacktheatregirlmagic@gmail.com.