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Downtown Wabash, Indiana

July 7, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Burgers and hot dogs. Dancing and live music. Shopping and things to do. The All American First Friday is open to families everywhere for an evening of summertime fun in Downtown Wabash, Indiana! Carry on with festivities like live 50s and 60s rock-n-roll from The Bulldogs on Miami Street, lots of summertime shopping specials from local businesses, dining and drink features from local eateries and bars, things to do around every corner, a fun First Friday Vendor Market and arts and culture-infused attractions.

Wabash First Fridays in 2023 are presented by MetalX. Additional support for Wabash First Fridays come from Top Level Sponsors: Pettit Printing and Crossroads Bank; and Mid Level Sponsor: 95.9 KISS FM. July’s First Friday is generously sponsored by Renewal By Andersen.

Wabash First Fridays are events made possible by Downtown Wabash, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to a downtown district that is vibrant every day and night.

Live Music: The Bulldogs

Music by The Bulldogs takes you back to the days of the “Drive In” and the “Sock Hop.” Playing to sold-out audiences throughout the tri-state area, The Bulldogs have been bringing the “Oldies” back for the last 30 years.

Expect to hear classics from 1955-1969 with tunes from Buddy Holly, Bill Haley, the Beatles, Wilson Pickett, the Righteous Brothers, Chuck Berry, Outsiders, the Monkees, the Moody Blues, Little Richard, Roy Orbison and many more!

 

Highlighting Independently Owned Businesses

NOW CELEBRATING: Independent Retailers Month! Show your support to our countless independently owned businesses in Downtown Wabash, Indiana by shopping their unique merchandise, engaging in hands-on activities, leaving a review online or sharing their social media with your First Friday crew!

Things to do

There’s always something to do around every corner in Downtown Wabash, Indiana! Check out movies at Eagles Theatre, hands-on activities at the Wabash County Museum, outdoor recreation at White Rock Recreation, painting and sculpting at Make It Your Own Art Studio and lots more.

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