Join us in Downtown Elizabethton this summer from May-August for First Friday Celebrations filled with arts and community through live music, interactive art, extended shopping, and more unique activities throughout downtown!June First Friday Celebrations will FEATURE Spank! at Covered Bridge Park, as well as art activities in the Downtown Breezeways.
Special Features
10:00 AM: Klacie’s Candles & Boutique ribbon cutting with Main Street & Elizabethton Chamber
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Carter County Omnium packet pick-up at Elizabethton Chamber
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Jonesborough Repertory Theatre at The Bonnie Kate Theater featuring Princesses from Enchanted Experiences photo opportunities and The Sound of Music sample performance (6:15)
6:30 PM: Pop-up dance performances by Appalachian Irish Dance Company
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Spank! at Covered Bridge Stage

Art Activities
12:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Rainbow arts & activities in Downtown Breezeways (hosted by ElizAlliance, CCDP, PEAK Mentorship, and Red Legacy Recovery)
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Birdhouse Studio hosts Open Studio with live painting and special sales
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Live mural art at Riverside Taphouse by Nash Art Studio
7:00 PM: GLOW Herbals hosting God’s Light StoryPainting every 1/2 hour

Local Shopping
9:30 AM – 7:00 PM: All Star Sports and Country Crafts extended shopping
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM: Cottage Boutique extended shopping hours
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM: Betsy Treasures extended shopping with Summer Fun Basket Giveaway
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM: Klacie’s Candles & Boutique open with BOGO specials
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM: Simple Blessings General Store extended shopping + live art painting
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM: Duck Crossing Antique Mall extended shopping
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM: Five One Eight extended shopping & special vendor sales
12:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Undervalley Dragway open with 15% off model kits
3:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Fired up Ceramics’ Family Fun Night special

Dining Experiences
7:00 AM – 8:00 PM: Southern Stacker Pancake Challenge at Southern Restaurant
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM: What the Crepe at Five One Eight
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Extended dining hours at The Coffee Company plus Exodus Collaborative farm stand, soap making with Roan Soap Co., and live music!
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Food Truck locations – Me&K’s and L’Churros at Covered Bridge Park and Comfy Chef at Riverside Taphouse
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Mike McKamey performance at Jiggy Ray’s Downtown Pizzeria
9:00 PM – 11:00 PM: JP Mathes & Fiddlin’ Leona performance at Riverside Taphouse
Presenting Partners include The City of Elizabethton Parks and Recreation Department, Elizabethton Arts and Cultural Alliance, and Main Street Elizabethton.