Wabash, Ind. –Organized by Wabash Marketplace, First Friday encourages the
community to celebrate in Downtown Wabash on Friday, August 7, with hours from
5 – 8 pm. Downtown will be buzzing with activities such as Paint the Plows presented
by the Street Department, Art Wrap Dedication, Downtown Bucks Giveaway, and Fun
on Miami Street. This free event features downtown shopping, food, live music, and
kids’ activities!
A reminder of the “Back-On-Track Indiana” recommendations for August 1: social
distancing at least 6 feet, retail business at full capacity, restaurants at 75% capacity,
bars/clubs/entertainment/tourism 50% capacity. Please note that face coverings are
REQUIRED for all First Friday activities. This change is in response Governor
Holcomb’s Executive Order stating that face coverings are required “in an outdoor
public space wherever it is not feasible to maintain six feet of social distancing from
another person not in the same household.” There are a handful of exclusions including
children under 8 years old and persons with medical conditions.
Downtown Bucks Giveaway
Wabash Marketplace will be giving away $2,500 in Downtown Bucks at August’s First
Friday event! 500 people will receive a $5 Downtown Bucks Voucher to be spent that
evening at any business in downtown Wabash. One voucher per adult will be given and
they will not be valid at food trucks or street vendors.
Vouchers will be distributed at an outdoor booth, on the corner of Wabash and Canal
Streets. The line can form early, but vouchers won’t be released until 5 pm sharp. The
vouchers will be available through 8 pm, or until the Bucks run out. Downtown Bucks
can be spent like cash at any business open for First Friday.
The theme for August is “Celebrating the Arts”! Join us Downtown Wabash to
celebrate the arts with activities such as Paint the Plows, Chalk the Block, and Art Wrap
Dedication Event.
Paint the Plows
The annual event “Paint the Plows” presented by the Street Department will take place
on Miami Street outside of Modoc’s Market. Children are invited to decorate the
snowplow blades to add a splash of color to dreary winter weather. Supplies are
provided free of charge.
Chalk the Block
Erica Tyson of Orange Door Art Studio will “Chalk the Block” with chalk art around
downtown! Look for all of the designs before the rain washes it away!
Art Wrap Dedication Event
The Art Wrap Dedication event will take place at 5 pm at the traffic control box located
outside Schlemmer’s Fire & Outdoor, 108 W. Canal St. The event will honor the
installation of fifteen decorative art wraps on traffic control boxes throughout Wabash
and North Manchester. The large, metal boxes at prominent intersections are wrapped
in famous works of art. In addition, two of the designs feature artwork by local artists.
The printed version of the trail guide will make its debut!
Activities on Miami Street include:
Free hand sanitizer stations
Paint the Plows presented by the Street Department
Art Wrap Dedication in front of Schlemmer’s Fire & Outdoor at 5pm
Vendors include: Sunshine Paint and More, Paparazzi Jewelry, Color Street
Nails, Brandt’s Harley Davidson, New Song Church, Kona Ice food truck,
Smokehouse 380 food truck, Georgieno’s Italian BBQ food truck, and Wabash
Wrestling Club.
“Fun on Miami Street” is sponsored in honor of Crossroads Bank’s 100th
Anniversary.
Come hungry to sample all of the food offerings:
Charley Creek Inn will have a variety of options including full dinner menu in the
Courtyard. Green Hat Lounge is open as well as the Wine and Cheese Shoppe and the
Candy Shoppe. Downtown Nutrition will feature their signature teas and shakes. Market
Street Grill will be serving dinner and drinks. Modoc’s Market will have hot & cold
beverages and light snacks including their Featured Drinks – Oreo Milkshakes, Cotton
Candy Frappes and a New Blue Elephant Drink. Pizza King will have specials on your
favorite pizzas.
Georgieno’s Italian BBQ, Smoke House 380, and Kona Ice food trucks will be on Miami
Street!
“Yum, Come Hungry” is sponsored by Beacon Credit Union.
Enjoy some tunes while at the event:
Dakota Parker will be performing in the Courtyard of Charley Creek Inn from 5:30-
8:30pm
“Live Music” is sponsored by 95.9 Kiss FM.
Hop on Trolley No. 85 to get around downtown:
The brand new trolley will be offering free rides with stops at White Rock Recreation,
Eagles Theatre, and The Depot.
“Trolley No. 85” is sponsored by Beacon Credit Union.
Don’t miss these Downtown Deals & Events:
13-24 Drive-In: Inside Out $6 per carload, purchase online
Bellazo: additional 50% off on clearance
Bluebird Boutique: stop in for special deals!
Charley Creek Inn: The full dinner menu will be available in the Courtyard and wine
slushies from the Wine & Cheese Shoppe! Dakota Parker will be performing in the
Courtyard from 5:30-8:30pm
C&J Raxx: Spin wheel of deals!
Downtown Nutrition: New Tea Bomb flavor
Eclectic Shoppe: Live music outside with social distancing and indoor sales
Modoc’s Market: Featured Drinks Oreo Milkshakes, Cotton Candy Frappes and a New
Blue Elephant Drink. There will be Live Painting by local artist Erica Tyson from The
Orange Door.
Schlemmer’s Fire & Outdoor: Warehouse Days Clearance event with discounts up to
10-40%. This is a perfect time for people to update their fireplaces, gas logs, or even
purchase a grill and accessories.
Visit Wabash County Welcome Center: Will be open! Stop by for items from local
shops and other Wabash items.
“Downtown Deals & Events” are sponsored by Wabash Marketplace.
For more information regarding First Friday, visit our social media accounts on
Facebook and Instagram (@FirstFridayWabash). To find out how you can become
involved, please visit our website www.wabashmarketplace.org or call 260-563-0975.