Events Schedule| Black Culture Candles
Welcome to our 2025 Events Page!
Black Culture Candles is on the move and bringing the Scent Journey beyond the studio and into spaces where joy, connection and craft meet.
Each event is an invitation to slow down, engage your senses, and discover signature scents that honor joy, culture, and connection. Thoughtfully curated and inspired by shared memories and lived experiences, our pop-ups are more than markets - they’re immersive experiences created for those who value craftsmanship, cultural memory, and meaningful connection.
Take a look at the event schedule below, and check back often as new dates are added. Whether you're meeting us for the first time or reconnecting with a favorite scent, we invite you to step into the journey.
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We can’t wait to see you!
House Three Thirty Throwback Market
We’re excited to announce that Black Culture Candles will be a featured vendor at the first-ever Throwback Market at House Three Thirty on April 19, 2025!
🗓 Saturday, April 19, 2025 - PASSED - THANK YOU FOR A WONDERFUL SHOW!
⏰ 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: House Three Thirty - 532 W. Market St - Akron, Ohio
The Throwback Market is a one-day celebration of all things vintage and nostalgia-inspired, from 70s style to Y2K flair. Join us inside this unique community space as we take you on a Scent Journey through joy, culture, and connection. Explore your favorite signature candles and discover new scents that bring back memories and create new ones. We can’t wait to share this experience with you!
Herstory & Spirits: A Women's Networking Experience
Featured Speaker: Lori Parnell
You're invited to Herstory & Spirits, a curated evening celebrating resilience, legacy, and leadership—served through whiskey, wine, storytelling and real connection.
Set in an elegant space designed for inspiration and interaction, this event features a guided tasting experience that tells a story of Black excellence, bold womanhood, and sisterhood through spirits. Guests will enjoy a curated tasting of three expressions of Uncle Nearest—the fastest-growing Black-owned whiskey brand in U.S. history.
🗓 Thursday, June 26
⏰ 5:00 PM – (:00 PM
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📍 4138 Wyoga Lake Road, Cuyahoga Falls 44224
The Cleveland Market: Spring Edition
We’re thrilled to announce that Black Culture Candles will be a featured vendor at The Cleveland Market: Spring Edition at Tyler Village on May 31 and June 1, 2025!
🗓 Saturday, May 31 – Sunday, June 1, 2025
⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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📍 Tyler Village
3615 Superior Ave, Cleveland, Ohio 44114
The Cleveland Market is a vibrant, two-day celebration of local creativity, culture, and community. With an exciting lineup of curated vendors, immersive experiences, and interactive installations, it’s the perfect place to shop, sip, and connect with Cleveland’s finest. Stop by our booth to take a Scent Journey through joy, culture, and connection—and discover your next favorite candle. We can’t wait to see you there!
Made in Ohio Festival 2025
We’re excited to announce that Black Culture Candles will be a featured vendor at the 2025 Made in Ohio Festival at Hale Farm & Village over Labor Day weekend!
🗓 Friday, August 29 – Sunday, August 31, 2025
⏰ 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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📍 Location: Hale Farm & Village
2686 Oak Hill Road, Akron, OH 44333
The Made in Ohio Festival is a celebration of Ohio’s finest artists, makers, and small businesses in the beautiful historic setting of Hale Farm & Village. Stop by our booth to experience the Scent Journey firsthand, shop your favorite signature candles, and discover new scents inspired by joy, culture, and connection. We can’t wait to see you there!
58th Annual Ohio Mart at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
We’re thrilled to share that Black Culture Candles will be a featured exhibitor at the 58th Annual Ohio Mart at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens!
🗓 Thursday, October 2 – Sunday, October 5, 2025
⏰ 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Thursday–Saturday)
⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Sunday)
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📍 Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
714 N. Portage Path, Akron, Ohio 44303
Ohio Mart is a beloved fall tradition featuring over 100 artists and makers across the stunning grounds of the historic Stan Hywet estate. Join us to explore the Scent Journey in person, shop our bestselling signature candles, and find new favorites inspired by joy, culture, and connection. We’d love to see you there!
Northside Marketplace
If you can’t make it to one of our events, you can still shop Black Culture Candles in person at Northside Marketplace—our retail home in downtown Akron.
📍 21 Furnace St
Akron, Ohio 44308
🕒 Store Hours:
Monday – Closed
Tuesday & Wednesday – 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Thursday through Saturday – 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Sunday – 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Our candles are made with high quality, eco-conscious ingredients, crackling wood wicks, and etched glass for a soft ambient glow. Each fragrance is inspired by a shared memory or experience, and handcrafted to take you on a scent journey through joy, culture and connection.