This event has been rescheduled to Friday, September 13.
Wrap up the end of summer with First Fridays September! First Fridays is a free event held at locations throughout downtown to kick off the beginning of each month. Head downtown on Friday, September 13, from 4:00pm-8:00pm, and be part of the experience – music, entertainment, networking, delicious food, drink specials, shopping, art exhibits, family-oriented activities, and so much more!
During First Fridays on September 13, on and near Phelps Street in downtown Youngstown, there will be a free Chalk the Walk Contest from 3-7pm (Judging at 7pm – prizes to be announced). Chalk Art Creation area for children and families hosted by Students Motivated by the Arts from 4-8pm. A limited amount of Chalk will be provided by The Butler Institute of American Art & Students Motivated by the Arts. Please BYOC (Bring your own water-based chalk) if possible!
Evening lineup:
Vendors and organizations on Phelps
Summit 330 Stage near Golden String Radio
4:30pm Jack and the Cadavers
6pm-8pm Demos Papadimas
OH WOW! Children’s Center for Science & Technology
4pm-8pm Half Price admission
YSU Rec – Cornhole and street games on Phelps St.
3pm-7pm Chalk the Walk competition entries
4pm Join SMARTS table on Phelps St. for fun hands-on Chalk the Walk
Octave Live Music Cafe
5:30pm Music with Stepping Out Line Dancing
7pm Live Band and Music – stay tuned for details
Additionally, the local Rotary Clubs of Youngstown, Warren, Austintown, Canfield, Boardman, and Girard-Liberty have worked together to raise funds to distribute as $25 gift cards to all of the downtown bars and restaurants and will be present with a prize wheel on Friday to give those away.
First Fridays is a free event held at several locations throughout downtown Youngstown on the First Friday of each month.
Enjoy live music, entertainment, delicious food and drink specials, shopping, art exhibits, and much more.
Sponsored by the Downtown Youngstown Partnership, Youngstown CityScape, the City of Youngstown, and terrific monthly sponsors. For more information, go to www.FirstFridaysYoungstown.org.