LA’s mobile farmers market brings back their popular campaign in honor of Black Business Month, which ends with a pop-up on Sunday, August 31 at the California African American Museum, including prizes for players who visit the most businesses
In August, Prosperity Market–the mobile farmers market spotlighting Black farmers, food producers, chefs, and entrepreneurs in Los Angeles–hosts its 5th annual Black Business Scavenger Hunt (August 1-24)that takes participants on a journey across the city to discover local Black-owned shops, restaurants, and more. In honor of Black Business Month, Prosperity Market founders Kara Still and Carmen Dianne created an interactive map with 100+ Black-owned businesses across food, fashion, wellness, entertainment, and more, encouraging Angelenos to discover and visit as many locations as possible in order to earn points and win prizes. As Prosperity Market prepares to launch their long-awaited mobile trailer in early 2026 (which will be on-site at the pop-up market on August 31), Kara and Carmen continue their mission of raising awareness and making Black-owned businesses accessible to all parts of LA.
Businesses participating in this year’s Scavenger Hunt include:
- Restaurants & Food – Alta Adams, The Linden, Bridgetown Roti, Lucia, Honey’s Kettle, Giti Thai, Wax on Hi-Fi, Harold & Belle’s, Suprmarkt
- Retail – The Local Collective Market, Pineapple Mama Vintage, Runway Boutique, Supervsn, CJ’s Elegance, High Fidelity, RHYAN & RHYSE
- Beauty & Wellness – Nena’s Organics, Gorgeously Bare, Quoirose, Thirteen Lune, Pamper U, Thee V Suite, Contented Nail Parlor, 444IV Wellness Lounge
- Bookstores – Octavia’s Bookshelf, Malik Book Store, Reparations Club
- Beverages – Damn, I Miss Paris, The Good Water Co, Crenshaw Juice Co, Adams Wine Shop, Offhand Wine Bar, 1010 Wine & Events
- Coffee & Cafes – Hilltop Coffee + Kitchen, ORA, Brew Lyfe Coffee, Good Coffee, Sip & Sonder, Obet & Del’s, Dam Good Coffee
- Fitness – MackFit Training Gym, G-Train Fitness, The Tree Yoga Cooperative, Embody Pilates
- Art & Education – Art + Practice, Teach to Reach
- Coworking & Community Spaces – The Gathering Spot, Center for Mental and Spiritual Wellness
- Services – Saints, Bubbly Mat Laundry, Oldvine Florals, Image N You Ultrasound Studio
- Cannabis – Josephine & Billie’s
- Plants – Tansy, The Plant Chica, Meet Me In The Dirt
“For the last five years, Prosperity Market has made it our mission to raise visibility for Black-owned businesses and keep dollars circulating through our community, and the Black Business Scavenger Hunt has been one of the main ways we support this goal and expand our impact beyond food businesses,” says co-founder Carmen Dianne.
“We’re excited to celebrate this milestone of five years of Black Business Scavenger Hunt. Every year, we’ve seen the number of businesses participating and people playing grow, and the landscape of Black-owned businesses in Los Angeles change–it’s been rewarding to see the effects of our work,” says co-founder Kara Still.
How the Scavenger Hunt Works
On August 1, Prosperity Market will reveal the list of participating businesses via a Treasure Map and word bank on their website. Players can text #BBSH25 to the number 323-417-0465 to participate, and earn points by texting the keyword for each business when they visit. The map is organized by both shop category and neighborhood for easy exploration. Extra points can also be earned by making a purchase at each location, posting on social media, attending featured events, and shopping Prosperity Market’s website. The participants with the most points collected by August 24 will win special prizes to be revealed at Prosperity Market’s pop-up event on August 31 hosted at California African American Museum. Follow @Prosperity.Market on Instagram and sign up for text and email updates to receive tips to earn extra points.
Black Business Scavenger Hunt Finale Market
To conclude Black Business Month and the Scavenger Hunt, Prosperity Market’s finale market will take the form of a pop-up, hosted at California African American Museum on August 31. Prosperity Market’s mobile trailer will be on-site for tours. The winners of the Black Business Scavenger Hunt will also be announced and prizes will be distributed during the event.
