An in-person gift exchange celebrating Black-owned brands, creativity, and community
Nationwide — This winter season just got brighter with Black Joy Gift Fest 2025, the inaugural in-person gift exchange celebrating Black-owned brands and joyful connections. Taking place at The Gathering Spot DC on December 4th, 2025, the event invites guests to enjoy an evening filled with joy, community, and celebration while supporting local entrepreneurs and spreading joy this festive season.
The event is hosted by Bifties, the premier gifting platform dedicated to amplifying Black-owned brands. The brand has partnered with BLK Getaway, the curator of premium experiences and content for Black women craving rest, joy, and real connections.
This experience invites guests to immerse themselves in a night that honors culture and connection. As Bifties believes gifting is a celebration, this marketplace and exchange reimagines giving, gathering, and sustaining one another, especially during uncertain times. It is a night to honor Black stories, uplift creativity, and celebrate the businesses that keep joy flowing through our communities.
Attendees will enjoy access to unique gifts from Black-owned businesses, complimentary cocktails and premium bites, swag bags with every purchase, and giveaway prizes throughout the night, including a signature bag from the iconic luxe destination, Orijin Culture. Guests are encouraged to connect, shop, and share in the spirit of Black joy.
A curated selection of participating vendors will showcase premium gifts and products from Black-owned businesses, including:
Yoco Confections
A family-owned brand creating gourmet treats and confections for weddings, corporate events, celebrations, and retail.
Isabis Candle Co.
Beautifully scented candle company rooted in Black woman empowerment.
Pecandy Co
Black woman-owned gourmet candied pecan company offering flavors like red velvet, salted caramel, and lemon pound cake.
Patiently Crafted
A bold, bright, and beautifully Black-owned statement jewelry brand.
Simply Bare
Clean, cruelty-free wellness brand focused on high-quality, handmade products that transform skin.
Coooks Cookies
Specializes in jumbo cookies that are big on flavor, nostalgia, and buttery, chocolatey goodness.
Cairo + Bliss
Handcrafted candles, home fragrance goods, and artisanal teas that invite you to slow down, honor your self-care, and create soulful rituals.
The Black Girl’s Journal
Journals perfect for self-care, mindfulness, and personal growth.
Poise & Paper
An empowering collection of self-care stationery, including affirmation journals, planners, and mugs.
Platinum Abundance
Inclusive fitness apparel designed to empower every body type.
AshleyRae Swann
DMV-based calligrapher, engraver, and bottle painting artist.
Bestie Banter
Your go-to card game for pop culture words & trendy phrases.
Message In a Bag
Handbag and accessories brand providing message cards encouraging you to embrace your individuality.
Body of a Goddess
Bold, rich, and unforgettable blue lotus parfum oils & body care.
EvriBodi Design
Black-owned apparel wrapping you up in comfort and style.
Dream, Sis
Mindful coloring and activity books featuring beautifully illustrated scenes of Black women and girls in powerful everyday moments.
About Bifties Gifts and Founder, Constance Panton
Bifties Gifts is an e-commerce marketplace offering beautifully curated gift boxes for every occasion, featuring products intentionally sourced from Black-owned brands. Founded in 2016 by Constance Panton, Bifties was born from a desire to uplift the Black community through the act of giving.
Following years of heartbreaking news around racial injustice, Panton sought to give her community a collective hug through gifting. When invited to a Secret Santa, she found her answer and launched a gift exchange where all gifts were required to come from Black-owned businesses.
After years of curating small gift exchanges and helping others discover Black-owned brands, she created an all-in-one platform that makes it easy to shop premium, beautifully designed gifts year-round. From the Good For Your Soul Box, featuring Tabitha Brown’s Feeding the Soul, to the Welcome Home Box and other themed selections, Bifties.com provides a one-stop destination for thoughtful, high-quality gifting. Bifties Gifts has been featured in Essence, Black Enterprise, BuzzFeed, Good Housekeeping, Brides.com, and more.
Black Joy Gift Fest 2025
Date: December 4th
Location: The Gathering Spot DC
Tickets start at $35.88: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-joy-gift-fest-a-holiday-market-party-tickets-1858223028099
Website: www.bifties.com
Instagram: @biftiesgifts