First Fridays

The First Fridays Phenomenon

Experience historic downtown Columbia like a local at First Fridays! 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.

Columbia Main Street, in partnership with the City of Columbia, manages First Fridays;
The area of West 7th block and half the Public Square in downtown is closed off for First Fridays to ensure a secure and safer experience for attendees, vendors, and other participants;
Hours are 5:00pm until 8:00pm;
First Fridays takes April through December;
Look for the shops that stay open a little later and the restaurants ready for hungry faces & thirsty patrons;
Shop the vendor market; makers, bakers, craftsmen, artists, farmers, and more;
Food trucks;
Street musicians/performers;
A separate event 'Strolling on 6th' by Maury Alliance with the Food Truck Park... is alive with activities and a fun addition to First Fridays!