Ten Reasons to Love Downtown Gadsden’s First Friday

TEN

Family fun all year long!

That’s right, all year long! There are twelve months in a year ergo 12 First Fridays.

December? City Tree Lighting and Christmas decorations. March? Nonprofit Organizations come out. Summer brings enormous crowds, but do yourself a favor and check out some of the other seasons as well.

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NINE

Great shopping!

The downtown Gadsden merchants stay open late with specials and sales. Sample a variety of gourmet foods in King’s Olive Oil. Check out all things southern at The Alabama Gift Company. Shop great boutiques for that special outfit or accessory. Purchase local art. There’s something for everyone.

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EIGHT

Awesome eats!

From street vendors to fine dining, you’ll find all kinds of great dining experiences.

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SEVEN

Art!

They say that Downtown Gadsden has more culture per square foot than any other small town, downtown in America.; the claim is undisputed.

You’ll find the Gadsden Museum of Art, Mary G. Hardin Center for Cultural Arts, plus several murals and public art installations.

GMA

SIX

Classic cars. Lining the street.

Classic cars

FIVE

Live Music!

Whether it’s an acoustic set in one of the pubs or eateries, bluegrass on the corner of 5th and Broad, or a full-blown rock show at Summer Concert Series at the Amp, you’ll always find something to suit your musical mood.

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FOUR

People watching!

‘Nuff said…

People watch

THREE

Attractions!

Tiny tots will love Imagination Place Children’s Museum. 

TWO

Sip!

Grab a pint or a flight at Back Forty Beer Company. Enjoy the wine tasting at the Stone Market. Smoke a cigar at Old Havana.

Back forty

AND THE NUMBER ONE REASON TO LOVE FIRST FRIDAY IS:

It’s FREE!

Join us in historic Downtown Gadsden the First Friday of every month, and remember, wherever you live, or wherever you are, be a tourist in your town.

For more information, visit  Downtown Gadsden, Inc. or Greater Gadsden Area Tourism.

Tami Brooks is a freelance writer and the owner of Brooks Consulting Services, LLC. Find her online at Tami’s Trippin’.