Taste the World in Wabash with Ethnic Cuisines on August First Friday

Eight countries represented, Nine food trucks to be in attendance

WHAT: Wabash First Friday in August

WHERE: Downtown Wabash

WHEN: Friday, August 6 from 5-8 p.m.

WHY: Wabash First Friday in August will feature samplings of ethnic cuisines from Thailand, Korea, Germany, Mexico, the Middle East, Greece, Norway and the US. The first 100 folks who travel to each country’s station in Downtown will receive a stamp in their passport. Passports that are completely stamped can be turned in at the Wabash Marketplace office or Visit Wabash County for a chance to win a Delicious Downtown Gift Basket featuring a variety of sweet treats and tasty snacks from local businesses in Downtown Wabash.

In addition to the ethnic cuisine sampling stations, a variety of food trucks will be parked in the Downtown District including Emmett’s Paddy Wagon, Nick’s Weiner Wagon, Tim’s Thai 2 Go, The Saucy Zoodle, Twisted Smoke, Chow Down Food Truck, Payne’s Fish & Chips, Kona Ice and JB’s Cuisine Machine.

Sponsorship for 2021 First Friday events is provided by Crossroads Bank, Beacon Credit Union, 95.9 KISS FM, Wabash County Museum and Pettit Printing.

Taste the World in Wabash sampling locations:

Thailand: Wabash Marketplace; Tim’s Thai 2 Go samples
Korea: Eclectic Shoppe; Kimchi samples
Germany: Eclectic Shoppe; German bread samples
Mexico: Gallery 64; Guacamole samples
Middle East: Visit Wabash County; Hummus samples
Greece: Borders & Beyond Gallery; Baklava samples
Norway: Hoosier Chiropractic; Lefse samples and Swedish massages
United States: Living Well Downtown; Popcorn and fudge samples

Miami Street First Friday festivities:

New Song Church: Inflatable slide and free snacks
Four County: Community Health Booth
Little Miss & Mr. Contest: Registration details available
New Journey Church: Fun activities, giveaways and free cotton candy
Patch of Sunshine: Fresh cut flowers
Angels Care Home Health: Community booth
PAX Academic Exchange Student Program: Registration for host families
Purdue Extension Wabash County: Community Booth
Fish on Tackle: T-shirt giveaway
210 Express: Home decor
Charley Creek Inn Courtyard: Live music from Kimberly Rutledge

First Friday food and beverage offerings:

Charley Creek Inn Wine & Cheese Bar: Wine slushies and beer flights
Charley Creek Inn Ice Cream & Candy Shoppe: August Shop Hop location; $2 root beer floats to celebrate National Root Beer Float Day on Aug. 6
Modoc’s Market: Open until 8 p.m.
Chapman’s Wabash Taproom: Pints-to-Go; Featuring Germanfest and Oktoberfest beers
White Rock Recreation: Ice Cream available until 9 p.m.
Gallery 64: BLT sandwiches, salad and beer specials
Pizza King: Open until 10 p.m.
Blooey’s: Drinks and appetizers
Smitty’s Bar & Grill: Drinks and entrees
Ohh My! Cakes: Cannolis; Tres Leches cake; Tiramisu cupcakes; Black forest cupcakes; Créme Brûlée; Belgian waffles
Downtown Nutrition: Raffle drawing for local gift certificates; Launching new “Summer Crush” Tea Bomb flavor
Market Street Grill: Dinner and drinks available until 10 p.m.
Twisted Smoke: BBQ food truck parked on Miami St.
Chow Down Food Truck: Korean taco truck parked on Miami St.
Payne’s Fish & Chips: Food truck parked on Miami St.
Kona Ice: Hawaiian Ice truck parked on Miami St.
Emmett’s Paddy Wagon: Food truck parked on Miami St.
JB’s Cuisine Machine: Food truck parked on Miami St.
Tim’s Thai 2 Go: Food truck parked at Lighthouse Mission
The Saucy Zoodle: Food truck parked on Canal St.
Nick’s Weiner Wagon: Food truck parked at Veteran’s Plaza

Downtown specials and events:

Downtown Wabash Shop Hop: Schlemmer’s Fire & Outdoor, Wabash CrossFit, Charley Creek Inn Ice Cream & Candy Shoppe and Visit Wabash County are participating in August Shop Hop. Pickup a Shop Hop form from any of these locations, complete the form and turn it in for a chance to win $100 in Shop Hop Bucks.

Wabash Marketplace: Storefront open to the public in the lower level of the Wabash Landing; Downtown Fun Since 1981 Merch available for purchase (189. S. Miami St.)
The Dance Experience: Dance studio open at 120 W. Canal St.
Lighthouse Mission: 20% off storewide
Schlemmer’s Fire & Outdoor: August Shop Hop location
Make it Your Own: Animals around the world to paint; Free studio fee for kids
Wooden Ivy Boutique & Floral: Storewide discounts
Eclectic Shoppe: Hosting Connie’s German Bread Shop, The Saucy Zoodle and live music
The Francis Shoppe: Open until 6 p.m.
Wabash County Museum: Open until 8 p.m. with $1 admission or $4 per family; Featured Short Film: “The Wabash-China Connection with Elizabeth Macinata”; Museum-on-the-Go Kits; featuring DJ Kaleidoscope in the caboose parking lot
Living Well Downtown: “Put a Pin In It!” Map with the prompt, “Where in the world have you been?”
Bluebird Boutique: Summer Sale
Birdie J’s: BOGO 30% off storewide
Borders & Beyond: 15% off custom frame
C&J Raxx: BOGO 20% off; Summer Clearance Event
Visit Wabash County Welcome Center: August Shop Hop location; Cooking in The Bash giveaway basket
Bellazo: Take an additional 50% off clearance
JoJo’s OlFactory & Co.: Bring in classroom supplies donations for Wabash area schools (kleenex, hand sanitizer, Clorox wipes, pencils, etc.) to receive 10% off your purchase; Create custom-scented personal hand sanitizer; Featuring The Mango Tree pop-up boutique offering handmade products using authentic fabrics from around the world
Kelli Winer Design: 15% off all tables
Wabash Valley Dance Theater: Open house with tours and fall registration
Wabash CrossFit & Fitness: August Shop Hop location
Filament Tattoo: Open by appointment only
Brooch Boutique: Open until 8 p.m.
Tiny Threads: Open until 8 p.m.
Hoosier Chiropractic: Offering Swedish massages from Heart & Soul Massage
Honeywell Center Clark Gallery: “Artes Latinas in Wabash” exhibit on display through Aug. 22; The exhibit presents the artistic creations of six professional artists including various styles such as illustration, printmaking, painting, muralism and graphic design. Works featured in the exhibit are presented by Colombian, Puerto Rican, NuyoRican and Mexican artists.

Visit Wabash County Trolley No.85 Route Stops:

Honeywell Center
Hoosier Chiropractic
Veteran’s Plaza
Eagles Theatre
The Depot
Wabash County Museum
White Rock Recreation

For more information about August’s First Friday and other Wabash Marketplace programming, visit WabashMarketplace.org or follow along on Facebook (@WabashMarketplace) or Instagram (@wabashmarketplace).