First Fridays

The First Fridays Phenomenon

Experience historic downtown Columbia like a local every First Fridays of the month! Make an evening of it in historic downtown Columbia, Tennessee where this family-friendly event transforms downtown into a high energy scene of live music, friendly faces, and local flavor every first Friday of the month, April through December each year.

Experience the local restaurants, craft beverage scene, boutiques, and shops you'll find every day, but with that extra kick of outdoor live music, food trucks, vendors, and makers. This favorite event has been enchanting visitors and locals since 2017. Shops keep their doors open late, inviting you to browse their unique offerings. Street musicians add a touch of magic to the atmosphere, while delicious aromas from local restaurants and food trucks are calling, ready to satisfy your cravings. And we've even added a mini cruise-in for car lovers! Bring your friends, bring your family, connect with the locals, and experience the spirit of this charming town under the Tennessee sky.

First Fridays Enhanced!

Columbia Main Street Corporation, in partnership with the City of Columbia, is the official event organizer of Columbia First Fridays. This beloved community event takes place the first Friday of each month April through December from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. To ensure a safer and more elevated First Fridays for attendees, vendors, and other participants, the West 7th block and half of the square will be closed for First Fridays.

New for the 2025 Season:

Columbia Main Street is adding community-driven themes to bring even more excitement to each event! These themes are designed to encourage participation, creativity, and community spirit. These themes do not change the style/type of vendor for First Fridays. The theme adds a level of community participation in the common areas.

2025 First Fridays Dates & Themes:

April 4 - "Muletown Celebration"

May 2 - "Blooming with Charm"

June 6 - "Culture Quest"

July 4 - "Stars and Stripes"

August 1 - "Ready, Set, School!"

September 5 - "Art on the Street"

October 3 - "Team Jersey Night"

November 7 - "Happy Feast-mas"

December 5 - "Merry Makers Market"

Event Layout

First Fridays Event Map

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LIKE TO BE A VENDOR?

The streets are now closed for First Fridays and completing a vendor application for booth space is required. Most importantly, the event will be more spacious, secure, and pedestrian friendly! Please read carefully. The FIRST FRIDAYS APPLICATION will be accepted between the 1st and the14th of the month prior to First Fridays. Application categories including vendors, street musicians, performers, food trucks, cruise-in participants, and young entrepreneurs. Completing an application does not guarantee acceptance.