We’ll bring the talent, the wild, the performers and the fun! Typically, this is our September Sidewalk sale, so plan accordingly and park in the rear entrances of businesses
- Fuller Art House: We have our first “Portrait Artist of the Year” competition. Celebrity model will be revealed and artists will perform during First Friday. Artists will have 4 hours to fight for best live portrait painting. Full audience encouraged. Sign-up available at fullerarthouse.com under calendar. Also, Momma’s favorite vegan cookies for tasters.
- Upside Brewing: Celebrity costume contest – staff will dress in their favorite hollywood best – and the community votes!
- Inside the Five: Open Mic night on the Patio
- Olive’s On Main: Sylvania Writes Poetry Slam will feature a youth category of poets taking on the crowd at the start of the night!
- Beautiful Blooms by Jen: Floral Competition and samples
- Hudson Gallery: Group Exhibit
- Main Street Sweets: Creative youth Exhibit
- Fiddle Stix: In keeping with the sidewalk sale vibe.. Fiddle Stix will be holding an (Indoor) Sidewalk Sale. All Red-Lined Items in the sale will be 45% off.
- Finch & Fern book co.: Hosting (formerly) local podcasters “Spooky Science Sisters” Meagan Ankney and Paige Miller for First Friday. They’ll be signing copies of their book Spooky Science: Dissecting the Mysteries of Ghosts, Cryptids, Aliens, and other Oddities.
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Hip to the Groove: This First Friday, we’re mixing fashion, fun, and a little mystery with Sip & Share Your Hidden Talent! Customers will write down their secret or surprising talent, clip it to our boutique clothesline, and then enjoy a sip & sample while discovering the hidden talents of friends and neighbors. You might be surprised at what talents are tucked away in our community!
- Sylvania Chamber: Scavenger hunt with artist Gregary Luks with prizes and hidden fun throughout designated stores on Main.
More to come!