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2026 recap · Saturday, August 23, 2026Golden Hour Unboxed
A celebration of Black entrepreneurship on the Eastside, presented by ToyBox Consulting & Management.
A Bellevue celebration of Black entrepreneurship.
On August 23, 2026, Black entrepreneurs, artists, families and allies met at sunset in Bellevue Botanical Garden.
Golden Hour Unboxed was an open, cross-cultural evening. It was open to the public. All ages were welcome. ToyBox held it during National Black Business Month.
Why ToyBox held it
- Bellevue is one of the most diverse cities in Washington. Spaces for cross-cultural exchange are still limited.
- Emerging Black entrepreneurs could meet seasoned professionals in one place.
- Artists, vendors and community builders could be seen and supported.
Read more: the evening's program
The program was planned in five parts, for guests of every age:
- Sunset Sounds. Acoustic music, spoken word and movement from cross-cultural artists.
- Storytelling. Personal stories of building, belonging and rising, from voices across the Eastside.
- Micro Speed Pitching. Emerging entrepreneurs and artists share ideas. Three minutes each.
- Pack-the-Box Drive. A back-to-school supply drive for Eastside students.
- Twilight Social. An easy social hour to close the evening.
Thank you to the partners behind the evening.
ToyBox Consulting & Management presented and produced the evening. Two organizations endorsed it. The vendors and community partners who took part are listed on the 2026 recap site.
Endorsed in support of cross-cultural community programming on the Eastside.
Endorsed in support of Black entrepreneurship and small business on the Eastside.
See the evening on the recap site.
The 2026 recap has the photos, the vendors and the full record of the evening.
Read the story behind Golden Hour Unboxed on the ToyBox blog. ToyBox also shares moments on Instagram at @toyboxconsulting.
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