July First Friday: BBQ in the Bash

Downtown Wabash will feel like home with lively backyard vibes during July’s First Friday: BBQ in the Bash! With the smell of barbecue on the grill and cornhole bags flying, this First Friday will be one to remember! Bachelor Creek Church will host a cornhole tournament on Miami Street open to all ages. Participants will have the chance to win locally curated prizes while showing off finely-tuned cornhole skills. The event will also feature a concert by The Bulldogs on Market Street hosted by Wabash County Museum and Living Well Downtown, summertime/barbecue-inspired shopping & dining specials, the return of Food Truck Plaza, Miami Street community vendor booths and so much more!

Wabash First Fridays in 2024 are presented by MetalX and Bowen Health Clinic. Additional support for Wabash First Fridays come from Event Partners: Indiana Plain Dealer, Pettit Printing, Wabash Furniture and Flooring, 95.9 KISS FM, Wabash Domino’s and Dynamic Designs by Dyson.

June First Friday: Wabash Cultural District Celebration & Paint the Plow

The Wabash Cultural District is celebrating its 3-year anniversary since the 2021 designation from the Indiana Arts Commission! Join us for a night of immersive art experiences, the return of Paint the Plow presented by the City of Wabash Street Department, community-focused fun, Food Truck Plaza and plenty to do around every corner on June’s First Friday in Downtown Wabash, Indiana.

The Wabash Cultural District is a 2.5 mile perimeter of walkable terrain. The boundaries are Hill Street along the influential railway tracks on the north, Carroll Street on the west, Paradise Spring Park on the east and the Wabash River on the south. A unique characteristic is our hilly topography. Standing at the District’s entrance, you can see the entire District unfolding before your eyes.

Wabash First Fridays in 2024 are presented by MetalX and Bowen Health Clinic. Additional support for Wabash First Fridays comes Event Partners: Indiana Plain Dealer, Pettit Printing, 95.9 KISS FM and Wabash Dominos.

May First Friday: Bike & Bloom!

Celebrate the blooming of spring with this special First Friday! Imagine downtown overflowing with vibrant bouquets of flowers, community biking festivities, local shopping & dining and numerous outdoor recreational activities to enjoy!

From a bright bouquet bar to a family bike ride, and everything in between, this First Friday will be one to remember. Mark your calendars and invite family & friends to enjoy this springtime community event.

Wabash First Friday is made possible by Downtown Wabash, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to a downtown district that is vibrant every day and night. Wabash First Fridays in 2024 are presented by MetalX. Additional support for Wabash First Fridays come from Top Level Sponsors: Pettit Printing and 95.9 KISS FM.

Downtown Wabash Farmers Market at Paradise Spring Park

In conjunction with the Downtown Wabash Summer Sidewalk Sales and 25th Annual Dave Kunkel Cruise-In car show on Saturday, Aug. 17, the Downtown Wabash Farmers Market will move to Paradise Spring Park for a lush, full market!

More than 35 vendors will feature handmade, homemade and homegrown items including fresh produce, meats, dairy products, homegoods, plants, arts and artisan wares. Shoppers are invited to experience more than vendor offerings at the 2024 Market including live music, food trucks, Kids Corner activities, demonstrations and more.

Downtown Wabash Farmers Market

Spend your Saturday mornings at the Downtown Wabash Farmers Market in Downtown Wabash, Indiana! Start your weekend with wholesome, enriching, locally sourced products from some of our most unique vendors in Wabash and surrounding counties.