First Fridays is a fun-filled community event held in downtown Xenia on the first Friday of each month, May-October, from 5:00 to 9:00 PM. It features live music and street entertainers (magicians, clowns, caricaturists, etc); activities for kids; special sales and events at downtown businesses; displays from local non-profit organizations; and plenty of food, art, and retail vendors.

To see pictures of previous First Fridays, click here.

2012 First Fridays will fall on the following dates: May 4, June 1, July 6, August 3, September 7, October 5.

Details about the entertainment and special activities for each date will be posted as they become available.

If you are interested in providing entertainment (music or other) at First Fridays, please send an email to info@visitxenia.com with a short description of what you do and the best way to contact you.

If you would like to be involved in First Fridays as a volunteer (always needed!), please send an email to info@visitxenia.com or contact Heidi Hilderbrandt at The Flower Stop (937-372-1436; 57 W. Main St).

 

Vendor/Booth Information

The First Fridays Committee is now accepting vendor applications for the 2012 Season. Non-profit organizations may participate for free, but are asked to fill out a contract to reserve a space. For all others, the booth fee is $10 monthly, with a discount available for reserving all six months by April 15^th.  There will be a $5/month additional charge for a space with electricity.

Please note that this year we have slightly different forms for different types of vendor. Please print out and submit the one that applies to you.

Art and Retail Vendors, click here to download a vendor application.

Food Vendors, click here to download a vendor application.

Non-profit Organizations, click here to download a vendor application.

Questions? Please send an email to info@visitxenia.com or call 937-372-1436.