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.
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 will transform into a tropical oasis during this special First Friday! Dust off your best Hawaiian shirt and invite your friends to celebrate all things tropical! Join us in welcoming the arrival of spring with luau-inspired activities, shopping specials, unique dining, specialty drinks, fun things to do in downtown and a selfie contest on social media during the event!
Various businesses will participate in the ‘Golden Lei Giveaway’ by randomly selecting one lucky winner to receive a special prize along with $10 Downtown Dollars from Downtown Wabash, Inc. How will you know if you won? If you are a winner, you will find a Golden Lei on your shopping bag, beverage cup, etc. after making a purchase (much like finding a golden ticket in a candy bar!)
Free Leis for First Friday goers donated by Grow Wabash County while supplies last.
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.
No matter what team you’re cheering for this season, the March Madness Bar Crawl will be a night full of good times and good drinks all around. Sport your favorite jersey, and form your dream team to participate in a bracket-style bar crawl while exploring the best craft cocktails, beer & wine in downtown.
Complete the March Madness Bar Crawl bracket by visiting each business to try their featured drink. Not sure you want to try every drink? Bring your friends for ‘the assist’ & enjoy an evening full of taste-testing delicious drinks together! Submit your vote for the best drink special of the night, and turn in your bracket for a chance to win locally curated goodies.
(The bar crawl is for 21+ only. Remember to drink responsibly!)
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. Downtown Wabash First Fridays are sponsored by Pettit Printing and 95.9 KISS FM.
Fall in love with Downtown Wabash during February’s First Friday: Shop Your Heart Out! Bring your loved ones for a night full of sweet treats, admirable shopping specials and a chance to win local goodies from the downtown businesses you adore.
While shopping local, you have a chance to win a prize at participating businesses. Each business will randomly select one lucky winner to receive a special giveaway item along with $20 Downtown Dollars from Downtown Wabash, Inc. that can be spent at various downtown businesses. How will you know if you won? If you are a winner, you will find a heart sticker on your shopping bag, cup, etc. after making a purchase (much like finding a golden ticket in a candy bar!)
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. Downtown Wabash First Fridays are sponsored by Pettit Printing and 95.9 KISS FM.
Shop small this holiday season on Small Business Saturday, the Saturday after Thanksgiving meant for supporting small, local businesses for holiday shopping and more!
AND participate in Shop Local to Win, a month-long holiday shopping event with sweet, local incentives to supporting local businesses!
Small Business Saturday promotions in Downtown Wabash, Indiana are made possible by Downtown Wabash, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to a downtown district that is vibrant every day and night.
IT’S BACK!!! Downtown Wabash, Inc. is bringing back its award-winning holiday shopping campaign: Shop Local to Win! Want to get in on this award-winning action?! Here’s how:
Simply enter any participating small business in Downtown Wabash; Scan the QR code at the sales counter; Complete the Shop Local to Win entry form; Wait for a member of the Downtown Wabash, Inc. team to contact you if you’re a winner!
Required information to enter: Name; Phone Number; Email; Zip Code; Date of Purchase; Business Name
Shop Local to Win will kick off on Friday, Nov. 17. Winners will be selected at random after entering to win the contest every Monday between Nov. 20 and Dec. 18.
Shop Local to Win is made possible by Downtown Wabash, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to a downtown district that is vibrant every day and night.
Kick off the hometown holiday season with the whole family and all your friends! Jingle Jubilee returns to Downtown Wabash in 2023 as the district’s decades-old tradition of officially kicking off the holiday season.
Jingle Jubilee is FREE and open to the public complete with the competitive Jingle Jubilee Stamping Map, the traditional lighting of the Wabash County Courthouse, a holiday kid zone on Miami Street provided by Bachelor Creek Church, lots of hot cocoa, holiday shopping specials, live reindeer, Santa, twinkling lights galore and so much more!
Scan the ‘Shop Local to Win’ QR code at each register to enter for a chance to win sweet prizes during the holiday season!
Jingle Jubilee is made possible by Downtown Wabash, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to a downtown district that is vibrant every day and night.
Bring the family to Downtown Wabash, Indiana for the ‘greatest spectacle in candy’ on Miami Street, presented by Downtown Wabash, Inc. & Wabash Trucking.
Returning for its 5th year, Wabash Trucking will bring one of its roll-off trucks to dump the candy for costumed trick-or-treaters. Candy will cascade to Miami St. promptly at 5 p.m. and trick-or-treaters can collect their candy until 7 p.m.
BE ON THE LOOKOUT for one of FIVE Gebhart Golden Tickets inside candy bars included in the truckload of candy with “spooktacularly sweet” prize packages!
Parking at the Wabash County YMCA or the Wabash County Museum is recommended. Free shuttle services will be provided by Trolley No. 85.
In the case of rain or inclement weather, Trick-or-Treat Extravaganza will be held on Sunday, Oct. 29 from 2-4 p.m. in Downtown Wabash, Indiana.
The City of Wabash’s trick-or-treat hours are to be determined.
The Downtown Wabash Trick-or-Treat Extravaganza is presented by Downtown Wabash, Inc. and Wabash Trucking. Additional sponsorship comes from Top Level Sponsor Bachelor Creek.
The Downtown Wabash Trick-or-Treat Extravaganza is made possible by Downtown Wabash, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to a downtown district that is vibrant every day and night.
