As the sounds of steel pans and other Caribbean music reverberate through Brooklyn, the Flatbush Central Caribbean Marketplace (FCCM) — a carnival destination for colorful traditional Caribbean flag clothing and accessories — will once again be home to a long weekend of festivities, including live music and DJs, food tastings, open shops, community health screenings and extended hours into the night.
Additionally, Marketplace will launch its first self-titled gift box “Likkle Barrel”, featuring products from legacy FFCM entrepreneurs.
Through FCCM’s technical assistance and business support, FCCM said vendors are equipped to enhance their skills, grow their enterprises and build community wealth.
WORKING DAY 2022 – PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE
Friday, 2/9
Heritage Market: 10 am – 9 pm
Likkle Barrel Market Gift Box Launch
Featured Pop-Up Vendors: Bring Heritage Home, Wukkout!, Carry On Friends*, Merch Carnival, Island Love Torte, Zanset Tea, Solo Scoop Creamery
Mangrove FC: Information session
Saturday 9/3:
The heritage market: 10:00 – 10:00
Likkle Barrel Market Gift Box Launch
Featured Pop-Up Vendors: Zanset tea, Carry On Friends, Merch Carnival, Cremas Absalon, 84 Gem, Bree and Milly
Mangrove FC: 12 – 2 pm
- Drinks, bites and tours
- United Restaurant Opportunity Centers: Workers’ Bill of Rights Open Session
DJ: DJ Benzi, 12-4 p.m
Guest DJ: 4-8 p.m
Entertainment: Carnival Dancers/Kross Movement, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.; Bazodee Film Screening 7.30pm – 9.30pm
Plaza Pop-Up Vendor: Patrick Burrell – Prepackaged Kettle Corn
Special*: Mount Sinai Mobile Prostate Cancer Screening Unit (Men’s Health Initiative Blk, across Caton Avenue parking lane)
Sunday 9/4:
Heritage Market: 11:00 – 12:00 (open at night)
Likkle Barrel Market Gift Box Launch
Featured Pop-Up Vendors: Cremas Absalon, Brewing Hearts
Live DJ: 12-16:00, 17:00 – 12:00
Entertainment: Interlude on the Island 16:00 – 20:00
Mangrove FC: Tour and light refreshments
fun: Double Dutch + dominoes + cards
Monday 9/5:
Heritage Market: 12:00 – 12:00
Likkle Barrel Market Gift Box Launch
FEATURE: LIKKLE barrel
Lick: Jamaican patois for Small.
Barrel: A drum (also called a barrel) is a cylindrical shipping container used for transporting bulk goods
Flatbush Central Caribbean Marketplace will be launching their first gift box titled “Likkle Barrel”. The box will feature products from legacy entrepreneurs of the Flatbush Central Caribbean Marketplace. FCCM vendors reflect the ingenuity and cultural heritage of Brooklyn’s Caribbean diaspora. Through FCCM’s technical assistance and business support, vendors are equipped to enhance their skills, grow their enterprises, and build community wealth.
Featured products
- Haitian Sea Salt
- Grenadian Cinnamon
- Grenada cocoa balls
- Café Duran – Cafe Pamanian
- Coconut or lemon soap
- Peppa sauce
- FC Tote Bag
curator
Carib Biz Network | Dr Nicole Grimes
Carib Biz Network is an emerging business development platform dedicated to the growth and success of Caribbean American businesses, freelancers and brands in North America. Located in the heart of NYC, CBN started in late 2019 as an initiative to support the many small entrepreneurs in the city. Today, CBN serves a diverse group of members across the Western Hemisphere who boast businesses in a variety of industries. Our mission is to connect, support, amplify and provide information and resources to Caribbean American entrepreneurs to make them more impactful and successful brands.
PARTICIPANTS
Blk Men’s Health Initiative
The goal of the Black Men’s Health Initiative is to educate black men about their health concerns and encourage them to go to wellness appointments, seek preventive care, and monitor and treat any conditions they may have. regularly, as well as discuss men’s health and community issues. The organization hosts seminars throughout the year, addressing health issues that affect black men in large numbers. Held annually, the Black Men’s Health Conference brings together health experts, area physicians and community members for a day of education about health issues that specifically affect black men more than other populations. The Youth Conference brings boys ages 12-17 to The Health Gap for a day of learning about how your health affects your future and how to become the person they want to be.
Carnival Dancers/Cross Movement
Kross movement is a group of fitness classes interspersed with different dance styles. Created by Founder Kiara Ross, Kross stands for an intersection between dance and fitness and has created an infectious dance community across NYC.
The intervention of the island
Island Interlude was born to bridge the gap between the Caribbean and the concrete jungle. With a heavy focus on the only acoustic instrument invented in the 20th century, this open mic concept invites musicians of all walks to feel, play and meet the sounds of the West Indies.
Flatbush Central Caribbean Marketplace is located on the ground floor of Caton Flats, a 14-story, mixed-use property developed by BRP Companies, led by Co-Founder and Managing Partner Meredith Marshall, featuring 255 100 percent residential units. affordable and over 20,000 square feet of community space in Flatbush, Brooklyn.
For more information on the market, visit @flatbush_central on Instagram and flatbushcentral.com.
