5th annual juneteenth freedom market at the salt shed

june 2025

Over 5,000 friends old and new joined us at the Salt Shed to support and celebrate Black creativity and entrepreneurship.

Just as awesome: we were able to donate $800 to the Gray Matter Experience as a result! We’re thankful for the ability to give back to the community that supports us.

Thank you to the incredible 70+ Black-owned businesses, artists, and creators who shared your time and talents — you are the reason and heart behind all of this

In addition to our vendors, we couldn’t pull this off without the support of our amazing sponsors and partners. Thank you to The Salt Shed, Wintrust, Mikes Hot Honey, Black Girl Vitamins, and Gran Coramino. 

Last but not least, Refine relied on the assistance of a ton of talented people to make this happen:

• Our awesome venue partner the Salt Shed and Mary McKeen

• Executive producer IB Majekodunmi

• Event design, marketing and PR Oguguam Ugwuanyi and Lauren Boyer at Redefy Studios

• Performers 40+ Double Dutch Club, Slot-A, DJ Ca$h Era, TheMIND

• Production assistants Hailey Losselyong, Kendra Jamaica, Lena Howard, and Melody Lee!
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