December First Friday: Wabash Winterland & Downtown Cookie Walk

Returning for the third year in a row, the Downtown Wabash Cookie Walk will feature delicious holiday treats to sample from various businesses while you cross off your holiday shopping to-do-list!

Hop from business to business in Downtown Wabash for a tasty holiday treat and a chance to win a holiday gift basket with local goodies!

While you’re out and about, participate in our award-winning shopping campaign: Shop Local to Win!

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.

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.

November First Friday: Downtown Gallery Walk

This November, we’re bringing back AN ORIGINAL! Join us for the Downtown Gallery Walk, a throwback to the Charley Creek ArtsFest Gallery Walk in Downtown Wabash, Indiana!

Take a passport around to every downtown gallery and art space for an arts-infused evening with nostalgic charm. Participating locations include the Honeywell Center Clark Gallery, Make It Your Own Art Studio, Borders & Beyond Gallery, 4 Partners in Crime, Wabash County Museum and Nicole A. Howard Photography.

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. November’s First Friday is generously sponsored by Borders & Beyond Gallery.

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.

October First Friday: Shop Small this Fall!

Support small businesses and shop small this fall in Downtown Wabash, Indiana! Find anything from unique boutique clothing and new & used books to local art and antiques & home goods.

In Downtown Wabash, we boast a variety of exciting things to see, do, explore and enjoy. Keep your experience at Wabash First Fridays local with our amazing small businesses.

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. October’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.

September First Friday: Fiesta Friday Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month

Fiesta Friday: Hispanic Heritage Month meets First Friday in Downtown Wabash, Indiana! Gather in Downtown for a night of delicious Hispanic food, performance art, folk art, papel picado and more.

Papel picado, or, perforated paper or pecked paper, is a traditional Mexican decorative craft made by cutting elaborate designs into sheets of tissue paper. This is also a form of traditional folk art!

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. 

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.

August First Friday: Downtown Throwdown

Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome to Miami Street… THE DOWNTOWN THROWDOWN, presented by the Apache Wrestling Club! This event, formerly known as Thrash in the Bash, is making its comeback from its last 2019 appearance. Gather on Miami Street for a friendship format, folk-style wrestling tournament open to all age brackets between 6U & Junior.

In addition, head to all of our local shops, restaurants, creative hot spots and more! First Fridays in Downtown Wabash, Indiana wouldn’t be possible without our local favorites. Show them some love on August’s First Friday!

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. August’s First Friday is generously sponsored by Vault 85 Menswear.

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.

July First Friday: The All-American

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.

June First Friday: Wabash Cultural District Celebration

The Wabash Cultural District is celebrating its 2-year anniversary since the 2021 designation from the Indiana Arts Commission! Join us for a night of immersive art experiences, a celebrity guest appearance, community-focused fun 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 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.

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.

Find handmade, homemade & homegrown products like fresh produce, organic meats, homemade ice cream, hand-poured candles & soaps, cotton candy, pottery, wood & metal works and so much more.

All dogs welcome!

Downtown Wabash Farmers Market at Paradise Spring Park

In conjunction with the Downtown Wabash Summer Sidewalk Sales and 24th Annual Dave Kunkel Cruise-In car show on Saturday, Aug. 19, 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 2023 Market including live music, food trucks, Kids Corner activities, demonstrations and more.

Trolley No.85 will give free rides from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. throughout the Downtown Wabash district for easy transportation between all three events. Trolley stops include Paradise Spring Park, Veterans Plaza, Eagles Theatre, The Legion, The Depot on Canal Street and the East Market District Lot for easily accessible parking.

May First Friday: Meet the Boutiques!

Meet the Boutiques! A boutique is defined as a small store selling fashionable clothes or accessories. For May’s First Friday in Downtown Wabash, Indiana, we’re shining the light on some of the most popular shopping spots in the district! Meet Downtown Wabash boutiques with a specially curated stamping map to visit each one during First Friday!

Enjoy additional springtime fun in the Downtown District with additional outdoor vendors, things to do, food trucks and more!

2023 Downtown Wabash First Fridays are presented by MetalX.

Additional 2023 First Friday support comes from Top Level Sponsors: Pettit Printing and Crossroads Bank; and Mid Level Sponsor: 95.9 KISS FM. May’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.