Fri, May 24
|Richmond
Memorial Weekend at Melanin Valley!
A 24HR retail and pitch competition for a chance to WIN UP TO $2500 + MORE!
Time & Location
May 24, 2024, 7:00 AM EDT – May 25, 2024, 7:00 AM EDT
Richmond, 217 W Grace St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
About the event
Memorial Weekend @ Melanin Valley: Pitch Competition & After Party!
Date: Memorial Weekend - 5/24
Venue: Melanin Valley
Ticket Price: $DONATE - $250 per ticket
Sponsors:
MBL - additional $5K to retail business willing to open up shop in Shockoe Bottom
Chase Bank - Credit / Debt Class
Mass Mutual - Financial Education, Investment Services & Prizes
CIC - college scholarships
Richmond Free Press - ad space
Here's a breakdown of the schedule:
- 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM: Vendor Set Up & Pitches
- 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM: Judge Feedback / Mentorship
- 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM: House Happy Hour
- 7:00 PM: Final Pitches and Awards
- 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM: DJ Crush Groovey
- 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM: Night Market & Networking Activities
- 11:00 PM to 4:00 AM: DJ Junior Mixx
- 4:00 AM to 7:00 AM: Champagne Breakfast for Champions