National Harbor to Celebrate Black-Owned Businesses During Black History Month

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National Harbor to Celebrate Black-Owned Businesses During Black History Month
Indoor Marketplace on Saturday, February 21 from 1 to 5 p.m.

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md., Feb. 3, 2026––National Harbor is celebrating Black History Month with The Black-Owned Business Collective Bazaar, a vibrant marketplace that will take place on Saturday, February 21 from 1 to 5 p.m. at 151 St. George Blvd. The community is invited to shop, connect and celebrate Black entrepreneurship and culture.

The Bazaar will feature retail booths from Black-owned restaurants and specialty shops at National Harbor and will offer guests the opportunity to purchase products, enjoy samplings and experience live demonstrations by business owners. A live DJ will set the tone for the celebratory atmosphere throughout the afternoon.

The event aligns with National Harbor’s ongoing commitment to cultural celebration, inclusion and community-focused programming. The event is also in partnership with Prince George’s County Economic Development.

“We are excited to be able to celebrate and support our many Black-owned businesses,” said Lauren Fells, marketing content manager at National Harbor who also organized the event. “There are so many unique shops, restaurants and experiences available at National Harbor. The program is an incentive for guests to discover something new and meet the owners.”

Participating businesses range from restaurants like The Brass Tap, to the brand new Wigenton Candles Co and experiences like Sip & Develop and Thread and Sole by Ki-netics Lab. For the full list of Black-owned businesses, visit www.nationalharbor.com/black-owned-businesses.

For more information on National Harbor, go to www.nationalharbor.com.

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About National Harbor
Situated on the banks of the historic Potomac River and just minutes from the nation’s capital, National Harbor is a waterfront resort destination unlike any other. National Harbor is home to two of Maryland’s Four Diamond rated hotels—Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, the East Coast’s largest non-gaming hotel and convention center and has almost 2,000 hotel rooms and 660,000 sq. ft. of meeting space and MGM National Harbor, an integrated luxury casino resort with renowned chef-driven restaurants, a 3,000-seat state-of-the art theater and one of the largest gaming floors outside of Las Vegas. The vibrant Waterfront District features boutique shops, restaurants and entertainment options along picturesque promenades. The iconic Capital Wheel, a 180-ft observation wheel, Tanger National Harbor’s 85 designer brands, and a robust calendar of events round out this destination that welcomes more than 15.2 million visitors a year. For more information, visit www.NationalHarbor.com.