Sweet Bloom
A summer celebration of Black women in business -- those who lead with vision, build with purpose, and bloom in full color!
Date and time
Location
Solaire Social
8200 Dixon Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20910Agenda
1:00 PM
Event Kickoff & Sweet Bloom Marketplace Opens
2:30 PM
Panel 1 - "Building & Blossoming: Strategies to Cultivate Your Business"
3:45 PM
Panel 2 - "Roots & Petals: The Entrepreneurial Journey"
5:00 PM
Panel 3 - "Bloom Your Brand: Building Connections & Finding Your Tribe"
About this event
- Event lasts 5 hours
Hosted by BLOSSOM and Shuga x Ice in honor of Black Business Month, this FREE drop-in style experience invites you to shop, sip, connect, and celebrate with flavor and feeling.
What to Expect:
🛍️The Sweet Bloom Marketplace — featuring Black-owned brands + businesses!
Vendor applications are officially OPEN 🎉 (check FAQ for the link to apply)
🎤 Sweet Bloom Conversations — join us for mini panel moments with amazing women who are paving the way across industries.
Drop in, listen, connect!
🎧 A fire DJ. Because duhhh
🍽️ Food for purchase from international vendors in the Food Hall.
💐 Build-your-own bouquet available for purchase by @petalsbypeace.
🎲 And a few fun surprises 🤏🏾🤭
This event is a tribute to the women who turn ideas into impact—and still make room for rest and sweetness along the way.
It’s a reminder that there is no one way to blossom.
Signature ice cream + Drink pairings
Curated by Shuga x Ice, each honoring a country in Africa and telling the story of a woman blooming in her own way:
- The Sunset Bloom (South Africa)- She Who Creates From Rest
Guava Strawberry Hibiscus Swirl Ice Cream + Guava Rose Spritz
- The Pistachio Garden (Tunisia)- She Who Tends With Intention
Pistachio Ice Cream with Raspberry Jam + Chocolate Shavings + Garden Pour Latte
- Bissap Berry Petal (Burkina Faso)- She Who Blooms Boldly
Bissap Berry Popsicle + Refresher
Panel Conversations
Each inspired by the women behind the flavors:
- Building & Blossoming – Strategy & systems for business growth
- Roots & Petals – The rhythm, rest, and resilience behind the brand
- Bloom Your Brand – Community, creativity, and showing up fully
Speakers will be announced soon!!
Saturday, August 9th
1:00-6:00 PM
Frequently asked questions
Come as you are — stylish, comfortable, and ready to enjoy good vibes and community.
Sweet Bloom is created with Black women in mind, but all are welcome to attend, celebrate, and support.
Yes, there is paid parking available nearby. We also encourage carpooling or taking public transit if convenient.
Yes! By attending, you consent to being photographed or recorded for promotional purposes. Come camera-ready!
Attendees are encouraged to purchase food from the vendors inside the Solaire Food Hall, located on-site. In addition, guests can purchase our signature mocktail and ice cream pairings, available as part of the Sweet Bloom tasting experience.
Apply here: https://forms.gle/T45q9YokDGxmKYRBA