Wabash, Ind. –Organized by Wabash Marketplace, First Friday encourages the community to celebrate in Downtown Wabash on Friday, February 7, with hours from
5 – 8 pm. Downtown will be buzzing with activities! This free event features downtown shopping, food, live music, and kids’ activities!
We are hot on the trail for fun things to do on First Friday! We hope you have a burning desire to attend! It is sure to be a sizzling night that will spark your curiosity. You’ll receive a warm reception from the downtown businesses. Downtown is the hot spot to be! The theme for February is FIRE to light your Valentine’s mood! Pyroscope Entertainment from Fort Wayne will entertain with LED lights and fire spinners. Food options include a celebration of Ohh My! Cakes one year anniversary. Many shops will feature Valentine’s specials and discounts! Event details are listed below and on social media accounts for “First Friday-Wabash, Indiana.”
Activities on Miami Street include:
New Journey Church with free snow cones and hot chocolate. Pyroscope Entertainment will provide LED light demonstration from 6-7 pm and fire spinners at 7 pm. Schlemmer Bros. Metalworks will provide outdoor heaters to keep you warm!
“Fun on Miami Street” is sponsored in honor of Crossroads Bank’s 100th Anniversary.
Come hungry to sample all of the food offerings:
Be sure to visit all of the options at Charley Creek Inn including Twenty, Wine & Cheese Shoppe, and Ice Cream & 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. Ohh, My Cakes! is celebrating their 1 year anniversary and drawing for gift baskets and molten lava cakes!! Pizza King will have specials on your favorite pizzas.
Unique food options for February include: Wabash Girl Scout Troop with three booths selling cookies. Locations at Bellazo, Modoc’s Market, and Wabash County Museum. Nick’s Dog Shack will be open inside Chapman’s Taproom. Paynes’ Fish and Chips food truck will be on Miami Street.
“Yum, Come Hungry” is sponsored by Beacon Credit Union.
Enjoy some tunes while at the event:
John Shoulder will perform inside Charley Creek Inn from 8-11 pm.
“Live Music” is sponsored by 95.9 Kiss FM.
Don’t miss these Downtown Deals & Events:
Access Youth Center: Open House from 5:30-7:30pm with snacks, crafts and games
Birdie J’s will have new arrivals & 50% off sale
Borders & Beyond: Art Reception for Erika Ford from 5-7 pm
Eclectic Shoppe: Pop-Up Shop with Connie’s Little German Breadshop! Handmade Valentine’s cards 2/$6 and a box sale! Boxes will be filled with 2019 merchandise and marked down for a super duper deal!!!
Welcome Center at Visit Wabash County: Sales on many items including: Products from Solid Waste Management – backpacks, crossbodies, handbags and wristlets, made from vegan leather and plastic water bottle liners, plus handbags made from upcycled canvas. Heart Jewelry, made by Sue Scamihorn. Jewelry and candles 20% off from Wabash County Museum. Featuring jewelry from: Rhinestones & Roses,
Eclectic Shoppe, Candie Cooper, Bellazo, Wooden Ivy, Accessories For Hope.
Wabash County Museum: hosting Midwest Eye Consultants with a Valentine’s Day craft, and a census recruitment group that will be sharing information on how to apply for a job with them. The Museum will also have their own craft along the theme of, “I love my hometown!”
Trolley No. 85: Unfortunately, the trolley will not be running.
“Downtown Deals & Events” are sponsored by Wabash Marketplace.
For more information regarding the 2020 First Friday or to find out how you can become involved, please visit our website, www.wabashmarketplace.org, or call 260-563-0975.