First Friday Concerts continue ON THE SQUARE in Historic Downtown Gainesville!
In 2023, these five great bands will hit the stage!
- May 5th: Willie Ziavino & C.O.T Band (Salsa Band)
- June 2nd: Hot Flash (80s Rock and Roll)
- July 7th: Backyard Loveseat (Country Rock)
- August 4th: Mixtape (Variety Band)
- September 1st: Six Foot Ramblers (Country Folk)
Roads start closing at 2pm when the stage arrives. All parking on the square closes at 3pm! Set up your chairs/blankets starting at 6pm. Grab a bite and a beverage downtown, the concert will go from 7 – 10pm! First come first serve seating. Bring your chairs and picnic blankets to mark off an area for your friends and family group to safely enjoy the concert.
Main Street Gainesville, a program focusing on economic vitality through Historic Preservation in our downtown commercial districts, offers free entertainment on the first Friday of each month, from May through September.
A huge thank you to Jessica Wade Exp Realty for being our Series Sponsor- you can meet her and her team at the May, July, August, and September events!
Thank you to The Rains Team for being our June Sponsor this year!
Follow the Facebook Events for real-time updates as we get closer to each event:
- May: https://www.facebook.com/events/607835011254162
- June:https://www.facebook.com/events/1036697054002556
- July: https://www.facebook.com/events/1185109662204408
- August: https://www.facebook.com/events/1639701079845415
- Sept: https://www.facebook.com/events/1176353043050958
Other Activities
- Shop and Dine Downtown!
- Food Trucks!
- New: “The Gateway” mobile visitor’s center will be where you snag merch this year! Look for the “Explore Gainesville” branded trailer for your Main Street / Downtown Gainesville-branded merchandise!
New This Year!
Visit the Gainesville Convention and Visitors Bureau’s NEW Mobile Visitors Center and pick up 1 of 12 EXCLUSIVE Gainesville postcards! Fill out the postcard and address it to yourself, a friend, or anyone that you think would like a “hello” from GVL. Drop it in the blue mailbox and we will mail it for FREE!
Parking
All Parking Decks are FREE in Gainesville!
- Main Street Parking Deck, 301 Main St.
- Hall County Parking Facility, 225 Green St.
- North Parking Deck, 100 Brenau Ave NE
- Historic City Hall, 117 Jesse Jewell Pkwy.
Q&A:
Is this event handicap accessible?
- Yes, there is handicap parking available in the Main Street Parking Deck, located at 301 Main St, as well as the North Parking Deck, located at 100 Brenau Ave NE.
Can concert-goers bring coolers?
- Yes, you are welcome to bring coolers, but please no glass or alcohol. This event is intended to help support downtown businesses. We encourage you to purchase beverages, snacks and meals from one or more of the nearby restaurants or food vendors on site!
This event is presented by Main Street Gainesville, a program focusing on economic vitality through Historic Preservation in our downtown commercial districts.
2023 Logistics / Layout Map:
Interested in becoming a sponsor for First Fridays Concerts?
CLICK HERE FOR SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION
Thank you to Jessica Wade Exp Realty for being our Series Sponsor- you can meet her and her team at the May, July, August, and September events. Thank you to The Rains Team for being our June Stage Sponsor.
Thank you to Brenau University and Gee! Heating and Air for being Main Street Gainesville Program Sponsors!
Want to Become a Vendor?
CLICK HERE TO VIEW DOWNTOWN VENDOR INFORMATION
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