January 3rd | New Year, New Friday
Jan
3
6:00 PM18:00

January 3rd | New Year, New Friday

〰  ART • MUSIC • CULTURE • FOOD  〰 

Downtown Lake Havasu is the hottest place to be on First Fridays!

It’s a New Year, New Friday on January 3rd. ✴︎

✴︎
JANUARY FEATURES  ✴︎

✴︎ Live @ YardCity: The Blaggards
✴︎ Ft Artist: Joseph Scheyer
✴︎ Pop-Up Restaurant: Lighthouse Lounge
✴︎ Dwellers & Dreamers Night Market @ The KAWS
✴︎ 65+ Artists, Handmade, Secondhand & Vintage
✴︎ 55+ Participating DTLH Businesses
✴︎ Live music throughout DTLH Restaurants and Bars

Discover 65+ local artisans, makers and pop-up boutiques in the Artist & Vintage Village located along the sidewalks of McCulloch b/t Mulberry and Smoketree.

Stroll along McCulloch to find over 55 participating LOCAL Restaurants, Bars, Food Trucks, Treats, Art Galleries, Boutiques, Services and Entertainment offering niche encounters, interactive activities, shopping, and live music and nightlife. *Be sure to check your local bars for the current live music line up*

〰 WHEN IS FIRST FRIDAY? 〰
JAN 3 • FEB 7 • MAR 7 • APRIL 4 • MAY 2

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December 6th | HOLIDAZED
Dec
6
6:00 PM18:00

December 6th | HOLIDAZED

〰  ART • MUSIC • CULTURE • FOOD  〰 

Downtown Lake Havasu is the hottest place to be on First Fridays!

Get Holidazed on December 6th. 🎅

🎅
DECEMBER FEATURES 🎅

🎅Live @ YardCity: DJ SANTA w/ Quake Collective
🎅Ft Artist: Katelyn & Lori Pouliot
🎅Pop-Up Restaurant: La Baja
🎅Dwellers & Dreamers Night Market @ The KAWS
🎅65+ Artists, Handmade, Secondhand & Vintage
🎅55+ Participating DTLH Businesses
🎅Live music throughout DTLH Restaurants and Bars

Discover 65+ local artisans, makers and pop-up boutiques in the Artist & Vintage Village located along the sidewalks of McCulloch b/t Mulberry and Smoketree.

Stroll along McCulloch to find over 55 participating LOCAL Restaurants, Bars, Food Trucks, Treats, Art Galleries, Boutiques, Services and Entertainment offering niche encounters, interactive activities, shopping, and live music and nightlife. *Be sure to check your local bars for the current live music line up*

〰 WHEN IS FIRST FRIDAY? 〰
DEC 6 • JAN 3 • FEB 7 • MAR 7 • APRIL 4 • MAY 2

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November 1st | Fall into Friday
Nov
1
6:00 PM18:00

November 1st | Fall into Friday

〰  ART • MUSIC • CULTURE • FOOD  〰 

Downtown Lake Havasu is the hottest place to be on First Fridays!

Fall into Friday in Downtown Havasu on November 1st.

🍁NOVEMBER FEATURES 🍁

🍁Live @ YardCity: Elective Theatre
🍁Ft Artist: Kelly Malouin
🍁Dwellers & Dreamers Night Market @ The KAWS
🍁60+ Artists, Handmade, Secondhand & Vintage
🍁55+ Participating DTLH Businesses
🍁Live music throughout DTLH Restaurants and Bars

Discover 60+ local artisans, makers and pop-up boutiques in the Artist & Vintage Village located along the sidewalks of McCulloch b/t Mulberry and Smoketree.

Stroll along McCulloch to find over 55 participating LOCALRestaurants, Bars, Food Trucks, Treats, Art Galleries, Boutiques, Services and Entertainment offering niche encounters, interactive activities, shopping, and live music and nightlife. *Be sure to check your local bars for the current live music line up*

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October 4 | Rocktober
Oct
4
6:00 PM18:00

October 4 | Rocktober

It’s ROCKTOBER! in Downtown Havasu on October 4th.

OCTOBER FEATURES

⚡Live @ YardCity: The UAP’s
⚡Ft Artist:
Laurie Peters
HiiPie Artisan Pizza Pop Up Restaurant in YardCity
⚡Dwellers & Dreamers Night Market @
The KAWS
⚡60+ Artists, Handmade, Secondhand & Vintage
⚡55+ Participating DTLH Businesses
⚡Live music throughout DTLH Restaurants and Bars

Discover 60+ local artisans, makers and pop-up boutiques in the Artist & Vintage Village located along the sidewalks of McCulloch b/t Mulberry and Smoketree.

Stroll along McCulloch to find over 55 participating LOCALRestaurants, Bars, Food Trucks, Treats, Art Galleries, Boutiques, Services and Entertainment offering niche encounters, interactive activities, shopping, and live music and nightlife. *Be sure to check your local bars for the current live music line up*

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September 6 | Season 6 Opener!
Sep
6
6:00 PM18:00

September 6 | Season 6 Opener!

WE’RE BACK! FF returns to Downtown on Sept 6th.


Sept. Features:

🌴 Live @ YardCity: Blaggards
🌴 Ft Artist: Sean Wickenheisser
🌴 Pop Up Restaurant: La Baja
🌴 Dwellers & Dreamers Night Market @ The KAWS
🌴 60+ Artists, Handmade, Secondhand & Vintage
🌴 55+ Participating DTLH Businesses
🌴 Live music throughout DTLH Restaurants and Bars

Discover 60+ local artisans, makers and pop up boutiques in the Artist & Vintage Village located along the sidewalks of McCulloch b/t Mulberry and Smoketree.


Downtown #LakeHavasu has a variety 〰 over 55 of them 〰 Participating Merchants on First Friday including 💙local 💙 Restaurants, Bars, Food Trucks, Treats, Art Galleries, Boutiques, Services and Entertainment.

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May 3: 40 Fridays to Freedom! *6-10P*
May
3
6:00 PM18:00

May 3: 40 Fridays to Freedom! *6-10P*

Extended hours! -- 6-10P

SEASON CLOSER! The living’s easy with 40 Fridays to Freedom is on May 3rd.


May Features:

🌴 Live @ YardCity: Don’t Push with Legado Dorado
🌴 Ft Artists: C&C Crafthouse & Bailey McVicker
🌴 True Eats Pop Up Restaurant in YardCity
🌴 Dwellers & Dreamers Night Market @ The KAWS
🌴 60+ Artists, Handmade, Secondhand & Vintage
🌴 55+ Participating DTLH Businesses
🌴 Live music throughout DTLH Restaurants and Bars

Discover 60+ local artisans, makers and pop up boutiques in the Artist & Vintage Village located along the sidewalks of McCulloch b/t Mulberry and Smoketree.


Downtown #LakeHavasu has a variety 〰 over 55 of them 〰 Participating Merchants on First Friday including 💙local 💙 Restaurants, Bars, Food Trucks, Treats, Art Galleries, Boutiques, Services and Entertainment.

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April 5 | Reduce, Reuse, & ROCK!
Apr
5
6:00 PM18:00

April 5 | Reduce, Reuse, & ROCK!

Downtown Lake Havasu is the hottest place to be on First Fridays! (Held September through May)

This March’s theme is Reduce, Reuse, & ROCK! 

Head Downtown for Art 〰 Music 〰 Culture 〰 Food


April Features:

🌍 Ft Artist: Bailey McVicker
🌍 DIY Bouquet Bar by A1Floral
🌍 Live @ YardCity: The Swillers
🌍 True Eats Pop Up Restaurant in YardCity
🌍 Dwellers & Dreamers Night Market @ The KAWS
🌍 65+ Artists, Handmade, Secondhand & Vintage
🌍 55+ Participating DTLH Businesses
🌍 Live music throughout DTLH Restaurants and Bars

Discover 60+ local artisans, makers and pop up boutiques in the Artist & Vintage Village located along the sidewalks of McCulloch b/t Mulberry and Smoketree.


Downtown #LakeHavasu has a variety 〰 over 55 of them 〰 Participating Merchants on First Friday including 💙 local 💙 Restaurants, Bars, Food Trucks, Treats, Art Galleries, Boutiques, Services and Entertainment.

Stroll along McCulloch to find participating local merchants offering niche encounters, interactive activities, shopping, and live music and nightlife in the many bars and restaurants (Check your local bars for the current live music line up).

The party heads Downtown from 6P-9P. See you there!

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March 1 | 5 Leaf Clover
Mar
1
6:00 PM18:00

March 1 | 5 Leaf Clover

Downtown Lake Havasu is the hottest place to be on First Fridays! (Held September through May)

This March’s theme is 5 Leaf Clover celebrating 5 Years in Downtown Lake Havasu

Head Downtown for Art 〰 Music 〰 Culture 〰 Food

March Features:

☘️Ft Artist: Desert Hat Bar
☘️Live @ YardCity: Blaggards
☘️Four Clovers Pop Up Restaurant in YardCity
☘️Dwellers & Dreamers Night Market @ The KAWS
☘️ 60+ Artists, Handmade, Secondhand & Vintage
☘️ 55+ Participating DTLH Businesses
☘️ Return of The Hospitality Association’s Booze & Bites
☘️ Live music throughout DTLH Restaurants and Bars

Discover 60+ local artisans, makers and pop up boutiques in the Artist & Vintage Village located along the sidewalks of McCulloch b/t Mulberry and Smoketree.


Downtown #LakeHavasu has a variety 〰 over 55 of them 〰 Participating Merchants on First Friday including 💙local 💙 Restaurants, Bars, Food Trucks, Treats, Art Galleries, Boutiques, Services and Entertainment.

 

Stroll along McCulloch to find participating local merchants offering niche encounters, interactive activities, shopping, and live music and nightlife in the many bars and restaurants (Check your local bars for the current live music line up)

For those who wish to participate, applications for artists, musicians and volunteers can be found here.

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February 2 | Snowbird Jamboree
Feb
2
6:00 PM18:00

February 2 | Snowbird Jamboree

Downtown Lake Havasu is the hottest place to be on First Fridays! (Held September through May)

This February, join the Snowbird Jamboree Downtown for Art 〰 Music 〰 Culture 〰 Food

February Features:
👕 REP YOUR HOMESTATE SHIRTS! 👕

🪕Ft Artist Tatum Pollock
🪕Live @ YardCity:
The Make-Believe Spurs
🪕Ojala & Mama’s Sourdough Pop Up Restaurant in YardCity
🪕Dwellers & Dreamers Night Market @
The KAWS
🪕 60+ Artists, Handmade, Secondhand & Vintage
🪕 55+ Participating DTLH Businesses
🪕 Live music throughout DTLH Restaurants and Bars

Discover 60+ local artisans, makers and pop up boutiques in the Artist & Vintage Village located along the sidewalks of McCulloch b/t Mulberry and Smoketree.


Downtown #LakeHavasu has a variety 〰 over 55 of them 〰 Participating Merchants on First Friday including 💙 local 💙 Restaurants, Bars, Food Trucks, Treats, Art Galleries, Boutiques, Services and Entertainment.

Stroll along McCulloch to find participating local merchants offering niche encounters, interactive activities, shopping, and live music and nightlife in the many bars and restaurants (Check your local bars for the current live music line up)

For those who wish to participate, applications for artists, musicians and volunteers can be found here.

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January 5th | New Year, New Friday
Jan
5
6:00 PM18:00

January 5th | New Year, New Friday

Downtown Lake Havasu is the hottest place to be on First Fridays! (Held September through May)

This January, it’s a New Year, New Friday!

Make it your New Year’s resolution to head Downtown for Art 〰 Music 〰 Culture 〰 Food

January Features:
🎉 Ft Artist
Creative Chocolates & Crafts by Debbie
🎉 Live @ YardCity: The 64’s
🎉 Stoney’s Pop Up Restaurant in YardCity
🎉 Resolution Wall in YardCity
🎉 Health & Fitness Market @
The KAWS
🎉 Official First Friday After Hours Party @ BJ’s
🎉 70+ Artists, Handmade, Secondhand & Vintage
🎉 55+ Participating DTLH Businesses
🎉 Live music throughout DTLH Restaurants and Bars

Discover 70+ local artisans, makers and pop up boutiques in the Artist & Vintage Village located along the sidewalks of McCulloch b/t Mulberry and Smoketree.


Downtown #LakeHavasu has a variety 〰 over 55 of them 〰 Participating Merchants on First Friday including 💙 local 💙 Restaurants, Bars, Food Trucks, Treats, Art Galleries, Boutiques, Services and Entertainment.

Stroll along McCulloch to find participating local merchants offering niche encounters, interactive activities, shopping, and live music and nightlife in the many bars and restaurants (Check your local bars for the current live music line up)

For those who wish to participate, applications for artists, musicians and volunteers can be found here.

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December 1st | Hometown Holiday
Dec
1
6:00 PM18:00

December 1st | Hometown Holiday

Downtown Lake Havasu is the hottest place to be on First Fridays! (Held September through May)

This December, we getting in the 🎄Hometown Holiday 🎄spirit
Break out the bows of holly & head Downtown for Art 〰 Music 〰 Culture 〰 Food

December Features:
🎄 Ft Artist
Leslie Rosario
🎄Jingle Bell ROCK with Elective Theatre at YardCity
🎄
Tacenny Pop Up Restaurant in YardCity
🎄 Photobooth by
Havasu Photos
🎄 Dwellers & Dreamers Night Market @ The KAWS
🎄 Official First Friday After Hours Party @ SummeRay
🎄 70+ Artists, Handmade, Secondhand & Vintage
🎄 55+ Participating DTLH Businesses
🎄 Live music throughout DTLH Restaurants and Bars

Discover 70+ local artisans, makers and pop up boutiques in the Artist & Vintage Village located along the sidewalks of McCulloch b/t Mulberry and Smoketree.


Downtown #LakeHavasu has a variety 〰 over 55 of them 〰 Participating Merchants on First Friday including 💙 local 💙 Restaurants, Bars, Food Trucks, Treats, Art Galleries, Boutiques, Services and Entertainment.

 

Stroll along McCulloch to find participating local merchants offering niche encounters, interactive activities, shopping, and live music and nightlife in the many bars and restaurants (Check your local bars for the current live music line up)

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November 3 | It's Fall Y'all
Nov
3
6:00 PM18:00

November 3 | It's Fall Y'all

Downtown Lake Havasu is the hottest place to be on First Fridays! (Held September through May)

For November’s theme… 🍁 It’s Fall Y’all! 🍁
Break out the boots & scarfs to head Downtown for Art 〰 Music 〰 Culture 〰 Food


November Features:
🍁 Ft Artist
YZZY
🍁Feel Good Vibes with Spitball at YardCity
🍁 Ahi Poke Nachos with
Benchmark at YardCity
🍁
Dwellers & Dreamers Night Market @ The KAWS
🍁 Official First Friday After Hours Party @ Glitch
🍁 60+ Artists, Handmade, Secondhand & Vintage
🍁 55+ Participating DTLH Businesses
🍁 Live music throughout DTLH Restaurants and Bars

Discover 70+ local artisans, makers and pop up boutiques in the Artist & Vintage Village located along the sidewalks of McCulloch b/t Mulberry and Smoketree.


Downtown #LakeHavasu has a variety 〰 over 55 of them 〰 Participating Merchants on First Friday including 💙 local 💙 Restaurants, Bars, Food Trucks, Treats, Art Galleries, Boutiques, Services and Entertainment.

 

Stroll along McCulloch to find participating local merchants offering niche encounters, interactive activities, shopping, and live music and nightlife in the many bars and restaurants (Check your local bars for the current live music line up)

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October 6: Bike to the Future
Oct
6
6:00 PM18:00

October 6: Bike to the Future

October’s theme is Bike to the Future!
Grab your bicycle and head Downtown for Art 〰 Music 〰 Culture 〰 Food

October Features:
🚲 Ft Artist Moto Cowgirl
🚲 Get Funky with Prime Society at YardCity
🚲 Pop Ups at YardCity: Roadhouse Market & Butcher
🚲 Pop Ups at YardCity: Wren’s Popsicles
🚲 Official First Friday After Hours Party @ Best Brews
🚲 60+ Artists, Handmade, Secondhand & Vintage
🚲 55+ Participating Downtown Lake Havasu (DTLH) Businesses
🚲 Live music throughout DTLH Restaurants and Bars

Discover 60+ local artisans, makers and pop up boutiques in the Artist & Vintage Village located along the sidewalks of McCulloch b/t Mulberry and Smoketree.

Downtown #LakeHavasu has a variety (over 55 of them) Participating Merchants on First Friday including local Restaurants, Bars, Food Trucks, Treats, Art Galleries, Boutiques, Services and Entertainment.

Stroll along McCulloch to find participating local merchants offering niche encounters, interactive activities, shopping, and live music and nightlife in the many bars and restaurants (Check your local bars for the current live music line up)

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Sep
1
6:00 PM18:00

September: Celebrating Educators!

This September’s season kick-off Celebrates Educators!

Educators, bring your school ID for a free local brew at YardCity, plus a raffle just for you. Stop by KAWS for another sweet Educator raffle, live music and kid’s crafts!

Educators, Bring Your School ID to YardCity for a Free Local Brew & Raffle

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Educators, Bring Your School ID to YardCity for a Free Local Brew & Raffle 〰️

September Features:

☀️ Ft Artist Fiore’s Handcraft

☀️ Rock with Diesel Kentrucky at YardCity

☀️ Pop Up: Benchmark

☀️ Photobooth art created by LHHS Art Students

☀️ Free local brew for Educators with ID @ YardCity

☀️ Raffles for Educators: KAWS @ 7pm, YardCity @ 8pm

☀️ Official First Friday After Hours Party @ ICON Patio at Legendz 9P-2A!

☀️ 50+ Artists, Handmade, Secondhand & Vintage

☀️ 55+ Participating DTLH Businesses

☀️ Live music throughout DTLH Restaurants and Bars
+ more TBA


Discover 50+ local artisans, makers and pop up boutiques in the Artist & Vintage Village located along the sidewalks of McCulloch b/t Querio and Scott Dr.

Downtown #LakeHavasu has a variety (over 55 of them) Participating Merchants on First Friday including local Restaurants, Bars, Food Trucks, Treats, Art Galleries, Boutiques, Services and Entertainment.

Stroll along McCulloch to find participating local merchants offering niche encounters, interactive activities, shopping, and live music and nightlife in the many bars and restaurants (Check your local bars for the current live music line up)

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May 5 - Season Closer
May
5
6:00 PM18:00

May 5 - Season Closer

Featuring:

☮️ Reggae, Ska and Punk with Spitball at YardCity
☮️ Ft Artist Vibes On Happy
☮️ Pinche Guero Pop Up
☮️ Ft Business River Blend Coffee Co
☮️ 50+ Artists, Handmade &. Secondhand
☮️ 55+ Participating DTLH Businesses
☮️ Live music throughout DTLH Restaurants and Bars
+ more TBA

Discover 50+ local artisans, makers and pop up boutiques in the Artist & Vintage Village located along the sidewalks of McCulloch b/t Querio and Scott Dr.

Downtown #LakeHavasu has a variety (over 55 of them) Participating Merchants on First Friday including local Restaurants, Bars, Food Trucks, Treats, Art Galleries, Boutiques, Services and Entertainment.

Stroll along McCulloch to find participating local merchants offering niche encounters, interactive activities, shopping, and live music and nightlife in the many bars and restaurants (Check your local bars for the current live music line up)

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First Friday with the Make Believe Spurs
Apr
7
6:00 PM18:00

First Friday with the Make Believe Spurs

Featuring:

🐴 The Make-Believe Spurs at YardCity

🐴 Ft Artist Soul House

🐴 Ft Business Rickety Cricket

🐴 Jersey’s Pop Up

🐴 Smile-activated photobooth with Havasu Photos

🐴 50+ Artists, Handmade &. Secondhand

🐴 55+ Participating DTLH Businesses


Discover 50+ local artisans, makers and pop up boutiques in the Artist & Vintage Village located along the sidewalks of McCulloch b/t Querio and Scott Dr.

Downtown #LakeHavasu has a variety 〰 over 55 of them 〰 Participating Merchants on First Friday including 💙 local 💙 Restaurants, Bars, Food Trucks, Treats, Art Galleries, Boutiques, Services and Entertainment.

Stroll along McCulloch to find participating local merchants offering niche encounters, interactive activities, shopping, and live music and nightlife in the many bars and restaurants (Check your local bars for the current live music line up)

First Friday aims to provide a sense of value for the local artist community and the Downtown business district. As an arts festival, our goal is to promote the makers, creators, and designers of our local community by providing a space to display, sell and express their handmade works. In addition we strive to highlight and promote the awesome and diverse businesses that thrive in Downtown!

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March 3: Ska, Punk & Reggae with Spitball
Mar
3
6:00 PM18:00

March 3: Ska, Punk & Reggae with Spitball

Featuring:

🎸 Ska, Punk and Reggae with Spitball

🎸 Ft Artist Simply Savage Designs

🎸 Ft Business Hello Gorgeouss Boutique

🎸 Stoney’s Pop Up

🎸 50+ Artists, Handmade &. Secondhand

🎸 55+ Participating DTLH Businesses


Discover 50+ local artisans, makers and pop up boutiques in the Artist & Vintage Village located along the sidewalks of McCulloch b/t Querio and Scott Dr.

Downtown #LakeHavasu has a variety 〰 over 55 of them 〰 Participating Merchants on First Friday including 💙 local 💙 Restaurants, Bars, Food Trucks, Treats, Art Galleries, Boutiques, Services and Entertainment.

Stroll along McCulloch to find participating local merchants offering niche encounters, interactive activities, shopping, and live music and nightlife in the many bars and restaurants (Check your local bars for the current live music line up)

First Friday aims to provide a sense of value for the local artist community and the Downtown business district. As an arts festival, our goal is to promote the makers, creators, and designers of our local community by providing a space to display, sell and express their handmade works. In addition we strive to highlight and promote the awesome and diverse businesses that thrive in Downtown!

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February 3
Feb
3
6:00 PM18:00

February 3

Featuring:

🥬 Ojala + Sweet Emotions Churros Pop Up inside YardCity

📚 Ft Business Limited Edition Comics

🌼 Ft Artist Wildhare Creations

🎶 90s jams with The 64s at YardCity

📸 Smile-activated Photobooth with Havasu Geek

🍻 Vintage Trailer with Local Brews

🎶 Live music throughout DTLH Restaurants and Bars

+ more TBA

Discover 45+ local artisans, makers and pop up boutiques in the Artist & Vintage Village located along the sidewalks of McCulloch b/t Querio and Scott Dr.

Downtown #LakeHavasu has a variety 〰 over 55 of them 〰 Participating Merchants on First Friday including 💙 local 💙 Restaurants, Bars, Food Trucks, Treats, Art Galleries, Boutiques, Services and Entertainment.

Stroll along McCulloch to find participating local merchants offering niche encounters, interactive activities, shopping, and live music and nightlife in the many bars and restaurants (Check your local bars for the current live music line up)

First Friday aims to provide a sense of value for the local artist community and the Downtown business district. As an arts festival, our goal is to promote the makers, creators, and designers of our local community by providing a space to display, sell and express their handmade works. In addition we strive to highlight and promote the awesome and diverse businesses that thrive in Downtown!

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December 2: Holiday Night Market
Dec
2
6:00 PM18:00

December 2: Holiday Night Market

Featuring:
🎁 Shop local #lakehavasu Artists, Handmade, Secondhand and Vintage inside YardCity and along McCulloch

🎁 Shop local #lakehavasu Downtown Merchants

🎶 Live music throughout DTLH Restaurants and Bars

🎄Holiday tunes with the UAPs @ YardCity

😬 Smile-activated Photobooth with Havasu Photos

🍻 Vintage Trailer with Local Brews

More details to be announced…

Discover 45+ local artisans, makers and pop up boutiques in the Artist & Vintage Village located along the sidewalks of McCulloch b/t Querio and Scott Dr.

Downtown #LakeHavasu has a variety 〰 over 55 of them 〰 Participating Merchants on First Friday including 💙 local 💙 Restaurants, Bars, Food Trucks, Treats, Art Galleries, Boutiques, Services and Entertainment.

Stroll along McCulloch to find participating local merchants offering niche encounters, interactive activities, shopping, and live music and nightlife in the many bars and restaurants (Check your local bars for the current live music line up)

First Friday aims to provide a sense of value for the local artist community and the Downtown business district. As an arts festival, our goal is to promote the makers, creators, and designers of our local community by providing a space to display, sell and express their handmade works. In addition we strive to highlight and promote the awesome and diverse businesses that thrive in Downtown!

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November: Friday Night Mixtape
Nov
4
6:00 PM18:00

November: Friday Night Mixtape

Featuring:

🎹 80s + 90s tunes with The Swillers

💎 Ft Artist Jewels by Christina

🖼 Ft Business Visionary

🍹 Brandi Lee Mixology

🍔 Stevie B’s Pop Up at YardCity

😃 Vinyl Record Art Show and Photobooth

+ more TBA

Discover 45+ local artisans, makers and pop up boutiques in the Artist & Vintage Village located along the sidewalks of McCulloch b/t Querio and Scott Dr.

Downtown #LakeHavasu has a variety 〰 over 55 of them 〰 Participating Merchants on First Friday including 💙 local 💙 Restaurants, Bars, Food Trucks, Treats, Art Galleries, Boutiques, Services and Entertainment.

Stroll along McCulloch to find participating local merchants offering niche encounters, interactive activities, shopping, and live music and nightlife in the many bars and restaurants (Check your local bars for the current live music line up)

First Friday aims to provide a sense of value for the local artist community and the Downtown business district. As an arts festival, our goal is to promote the makers, creators, and designers of our local community by providing a space to display, sell and express their handmade works. In addition we strive to highlight and promote the awesome and diverse businesses that thrive in Downtown!

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October 7: In Pizza We Crust
Oct
7
6:00 PM18:00

October 7: In Pizza We Crust

October is Pizza Month!


🍕 Pizza Pop up with Greg Bird Hii Pie

🍕 White Harte Farms Pop Up

🍕 Chuck E. Bumps Trio @ YardCity

🍕 10x10 Pizza Box Art Show ft 100 Artists @ YardCity

🍕 Creation Station: Decorate Halloween/Tote Bags

🍕 Live Music @ KAWS + around DTLH

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Discover 45+ local artisans, makers and pop up boutiques in the Artist & Vintage Village located along the sidewalks of McCulloch b/t Querio and Scott Dr.


Downtown #LakeHavasu has a variety 〰 over 55 of them 〰 Participating Merchants on First Friday including 💙 local 💙 Restaurants, Bars, Food Trucks, Treats, Art Galleries, Boutiques, Services and Entertainment.


Stroll along McCulloch to find participating local merchants offering niche encounters, interactive activities, shopping, and live music and nightlife in the many bars and restaurants (Check your local bars for the current live music line up)


First Friday aims to provide a sense of value for the local artist community and the Downtown business district. As an arts festival, our goal is to promote the makers, creators, and designers of our local community by providing a space to display, sell and express their handmade works. In addition we strive to highlight and promote the awesome and diverse businesses that thrive in Downtown!


For those who wish to participate, applications for artists, musicians and volunteers can be found here.




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September 2: ENDLESS SUMMER
Sep
2
6:00 PM18:00

September 2: ENDLESS SUMMER

The new season of First Friday kicks off in Downtown Lake Havasu on September 2nd, 6-9P.

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

🔥 Mudfish plays live @ YardCity 6-9P

🔥 Your Friday Night Live Music Lineup in Downtown 🔥 featuring:

@scottandsabrinamusic at @ricketycricketlhc

@chuck_e_bumps at @summeray_winebar

@mattfarriscntry at @flying_x_saloon_havasu

🤩 Ft Artist Lance Gibbs

🌮 Pop Up: Steven’s Tacos (plus fresh ceviche and elote!)

✨ Ft Business LH Museum of History (pop up Museum in Yard City)

🍺 Vintage Trailer with Local Brews, poured by Beertender Brad Ebert from Rickey Cricket Taproom

🎶 Live music throughout Downtown at restaurants and Bars

🤑 Shop local #lakehavasu Downtown Merchants

Discover 45+ local artisans, makers and pop up boutiques in the Artist & Vintage Village located along the sidewalks of McCulloch near YardCity.

Downtown #LakeHavasu has a variety 〰 over 55 of them 〰 Participating Merchants on First Friday including 💙 local 💙 Restaurants, Bars, Food Trucks, Treats, Art Galleries, Boutiques, Services and Entertainment.

Stroll along McCulloch to find participating local merchants offering niche encounters, interactive activities, shopping, and live music and nightlife in the many bars and restaurants (Check your local bars for the current live music line up)


First Friday aims to provide a sense of value for the local artist community and the Downtown business district. As an arts festival, our goal is to promote the makers, creators, and designers of our local community by providing a space to display, sell and express their handmade works. In addition we strive to highlight and promote the awesome and diverse businesses that thrive in Downtown!

For those who wish to participate, applications for artists, musicians and volunteers can be found here.



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May 6: Dance Into Summer with Quake Collective
May
6
6:00 PM18:00

May 6: Dance Into Summer with Quake Collective

We're dancing into summer for the final First Friday of the season!

DJ GHz of Quake Collective will take us on a musical journey of chill electronic music PLUS an extended night of dance beats and bass till 9:30!

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Discover 30+ local artisans, makers and pop up boutiques in the Artist & Vintage Village located along the sidewalks of McCulloch near YardCity.


🔥 DJ GHz of Quake Collective playing dance beats and bass all night till 9:30!

🤩 Ft Artist Alex Compomizzi

🌮 Pop Up: Chuy's Tacos

🛍 Ft Business Floral & Flirt Boutique (pop up boutique in Yard City)

🌈 Neon Painting

🍺 Vintage Trailer with Local Brews

🤠 Neon Smile-activated Photo booth with Nathan Adler

🎶 Live music throughout Downtown at restaurants and Bars

🤑 Shop local #lakehavasu Downtown Merchants

Discover local artisans, makers and pop up boutiques in the Artist & Vintage Village located along the sidewalks of McCulloch near YardCity. The dense core of First Friday is right along McCulloch between Smoketree and Mulberry. 

Stroll along McCulloch to find participating local merchants offering niche encounters, interactive activities, shopping, and live music and nightlife in the many bars and restaurants (Check your local bars for the current live music line up)

First Friday aims to provide a sense of value for the local artist community and the Downtown business district. As an arts festival, our goal is to promote the makers, creators, and designers of our local community by providing a space to display, sell and express their handmade works. In addition we strive to highlight and promote the awesome and diverse businesses that thrive in Downtown!

For those who wish to participate, applications for artists, musicians and volunteers can be found here.


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Apr
1
6:00 PM18:00

Jazz Under the Stars with Apollo Trio

Nestled between Havasu Art Center and Small Cakes, YardCity serves as First Fridays Downtown living room and event headquarters featuring: 

  • Apollo Trio The group features the accomplished styles of JW Apollo on vocals and guitar, Jack Chandelier on percussion, Eric Runquist on upright bass, and a cavalcade of players ready to jump in and add to the experience. From the croon to the thump, The Apollo Trio is giving audiences around the world a take home smile, If not a few sore feet.

  • Pop Up: Dolce To Go

  • Ft Artist Grey Bird Woodworking

  • Lounge Seating and Decor by Posh Planning Events

  • Ft Business Goldie Pop Balloon Co

  • Vintage Trailer with Local Brews Served by Beertender Madison from La Vita Dolce

  • Smile-activated Photo booth with Nathan Adler


Discover local artisans, makers and pop up boutiques in the Artist & Vintage Village located along the sidewalks of McCulloch near YardCity. The dense core of First Friday is right along McCulloch between Smoketree and Mulberry. 

Stroll along Main Street to find participating local merchants offering niche encounters, interactive activities, shopping, and live music and nightlife in the many bars and restaurants (Check your local bars for the current live music line up)

First Friday aims to provide a sense of value for the local artist community and the Downtown business district. As an arts festival, our goal is to promote the makers, creators, and designers of our local community by providing a space to display, sell and express their handmade works. In addition we strive to highlight and promote the awesome and diverse businesses that thrive in Downtown!

For those who wish to participate, applications for artists, musicians and volunteers can be found here.

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Rockin' The River
Mar
4
6:00 PM18:00

Rockin' The River


Nestled between Havasu Art Center and Small Cakes, YardCity serves as First Fridays Downtown living room and event headquarters featuring: 

  • Whiskey River Band
    A five piece country band from Lake Havasu City, AZ featuring Lauren Blain on lead vocals, Patrick Wilberding, guitar & vocals, Doug Main, keyboard & vocals, Frank Blain, bass & vocals, and John Livengood, drums & vocals.

  • Ft Artist Emileigh
    Henna Artist with Crowns of Courage

  • Ft Pop Up Boutique: Handpicked Vintage by Cass

  • Vintage Trailer with Local Brews Served by Local Beertender Amber from Jeremy’s Juke Joint

  • Pop Up: B&B’s Bitchin’ Fish

  • Smile-activated Photo booth with Nathan Adler


Discover local artisans, makers and pop up boutiques in the Artist & Vintage Village located along the sidewalks of McCulloch near YardCity. The dense core of First Friday is right along McCulloch between Smoketree and Mulberry. 

Stroll along Main Street to find participating local merchants offering niche encounters, interactive activities, shopping, and live music and nightlife in the many bars and restaurants (Check your local bars for the current live music line up)

First Friday aims to provide a sense of value for the local artist community and the Downtown business district. As an arts festival, our goal is to promote the makers, creators, and designers of our local community by providing a space to display, sell and express their handmade works. In addition we strive to highlight and promote the awesome and diverse businesses that thrive in Downtown!

For those who wish to participate, applications for artists, musicians and volunteers can be found here.

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First Friday with the Tiki Bandits
Feb
4
6:00 PM18:00

First Friday with the Tiki Bandits



Nestled between Havasu Art Center and Small Cakes, YardCity serves as First Fridays Downtown living room and event headquarters featuring: 




Discover local artisans, makers and pop up boutiques in the Artist & Vintage Village located along the sidewalks of McCulloch near YardCity. The dense core of First Friday is right along McCulloch between Smoketree and Mulberry. 

Stroll along Main Street to find participating local merchants offering niche encounters, interactive activities, shopping, and live music and nightlife in the many bars and restaurants (Check your local bars for the current live music line up)

First Friday aims to provide a sense of value for the local artist community and the Downtown business district. As an arts festival, our goal is to promote the makers, creators, and designers of our local community by providing a space to display, sell and express their handmade works. In addition we strive to highlight and promote the awesome and diverse businesses that thrive in Downtown!

For those who wish to participate, applications for artists, musicians and volunteers can be found here.

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December: Havasu Hootenanny
Dec
3
6:00 PM18:00

December: Havasu Hootenanny

December’s First Friday is a Hootenannny featuring custom cars ranging from Classic Custom to Rat Rod/Rockabilly Wild Style. There will be Custom cars on display from Thirteen Saints, Sunset, Freaks of Nature, Seductive and Layd2rest. Meet local industry-leading Pinstripers Mr. Oz and Relic Kustoms showing custom work inside YardCity.

ALSO featuring Valve Cover Car Races! Race your valve cover car on a custom 30’ race track presented by JAM Productions (Jackie Berg and Mike Kemp) and sponsored by LC Engineering and KSH Fuel Products.

Nestled between Havasu Art Center and Small Cakes, YardCity serves as First Fridays Downtown living room and event headquarters featuring: 

  • Collision Course playing Punk, Ska and Rock

  • Ft Artists: Mr. Oz & Relic Kustoms

  • Valve Cover Car Races > > > READ INFO & ENTRY RULES HERE < < <
    Race your valve cover car on a custom 30’ race track presented by JAM Productions (Jackie Berg and Mike Kemp) and sponsored by LC Engineering and KSH Fuel Products.

  • Vintage Trailer with Local Brews Served by Local Beertender

  • Pop Up: Jen’s Concessions with funnel cakes, famous hot dogs and more

  • Smile-activated Photo booth with Nathan Adler

Discover local artisans, makers and pop up boutiques in the Artist & Vintage Village located along the sidewalks of McCulloch near YardCity. The dense core of First Friday is right along McCulloch between Smoketree and Mulberry. 

Stroll along Main Street to find participating local merchants offering niche encounters, interactive activities, shopping, and live music and nightlife in the many bars and restaurants (Check your local bars for the current live music line up)

First Friday aims to provide a sense of value for the local artist community and the Downtown business district. As an arts festival, our goal is to promote the makers, creators, and designers of our local community by providing a space to display, sell and express their handmade works. In addition we strive to highlight and promote the awesome and diverse businesses that thrive in Downtown!

For those who wish to participate, applications for artists, musicians and volunteers can be found here.

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November
Nov
5
6:00 PM18:00

November

Downtown Lake Havasu is the hottest place to be on First Fridays! (Held September through May)


Discover local artisans, makers and pop up boutiques in the Artist & Vintage Village located along the sidewalks of McCulloch near YardCity. The dense core of First Friday is right along McCulloch between Smoketree and Mulberry. 

Nestled between Havasu Art Center and Small Cakes, YardCity serves as First Fridays Downtown living room and event headquarters featuring: 


Stroll along Main Street to find participating local merchants offering niche encounters, interactive activities, shopping, and live music and nightlife in the many bars and restaurants (Check your local bars for the current live music line up)

First Friday aims to provide a sense of value for the local artist community and the Downtown business district. As an arts festival, our goal is to promote the makers, creators, and designers of our local community by providing a space to display, sell and express their handmade works. In addition we strive to highlight and promote the awesome and diverse businesses that thrive in Downtown!

For those who wish to participate, applications for artists, musicians and volunteers can be found here.


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October | Slice, Slice, Baby!
Oct
1
6:00 PM18:00

October | Slice, Slice, Baby!

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Celebrating Pizza Month!


 

Downtown Lake Havasu is the hottest place to be on First Fridays! (Held September through May)

Discover local artisans, makers and pop up boutiques in the Artist & Vintage Village located along the sidewalks of McCulloch near YardCity. The dense core of First Friday is right along McCulloch between Smoketree and Mulberry. 

Nestled between Havasu Art Center and Small Cakes, YardCity serves as First Fridays Downtown living room and event headquarters featuring: 

  • Live Music

  • Live Art

  • Vintage Trailer with Local Brews Served by Local Beertenders

  • Pop Up Pizza Fundraiser with Greg Bird and Special Guests

  • Lawn Games

  • Photo booth with Nathan Adler

  • Creation Station

Stroll along Main Street to find participating local merchants offering niche encounters, interactive activities, shopping, and live music and nightlife in the many bars and restaurants (Check your local bars for the current live music line up)

First Friday aims to provide a sense of value for the local artist community and the Downtown business district. As an arts festival, our goal is to promote the makers, creators, and designers of our local community by providing a space to display, sell and express their handmade works. In addition we strive to highlight and promote the awesome and diverse businesses that thrive in Downtown!

For those who wish to participate, applications for artists, musicians and volunteers can be found here.

 
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September | Cheers to Educators
Sep
3
6:00 PM18:00

September | Cheers to Educators

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Join your neighbors Downtown as we celebrate local Educators!

Let's welcome the 50 new Educators to the District and toast the rest of the Educator community including LH Unified School District, Mohave Community College, Arizona State University Colleges @ Lake Havasu, Telesis, and beyond.

PSSST! Educators bring your credential to get free goodies! Get a @smallcakeslhc & beer from YardCity. Desert Rose: Journal and scent pack. Havasu Garlic & Olive Oil Co: pair of oil and vinegar set.

Ft Artist | Ben Robertson (LHHS Art Teacher)
Ft Business | Ben Hicks Yoga Studio
Ft Beertender | Jeremy Wojcicki (LHHS Teacher)
Pop Up | Finney's (Educator owned)

Music
🎵 DJ GHz @ YardCity
🎵 Matt Farris @ Flying X
🎵 Arnold Plaza: Old School 6-7, Isreal Hendricks 7-8
🎵 (No additional line ups confirmed as of now. Contact your bars for additional lineups)

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Downtown Lake Havasu is the hottest place to be on First Fridays! (Held September through May)

Discover local artisans, makers and pop up boutiques in the Artist & Vintage Village located along the sidewalks of McCulloch near YardCity. The dense core of First Friday is right along McCulloch between Smoketree and Mulberry. 

Nestled between Havasu Art Center and Small Cakes, YardCity serves as First Fridays Downtown living room and event headquarters featuring: 

  • Live Music

  • Live Art with the Featured Artist

  • Vintage Trailer with Local Brews Served by Local Beertenders

  • Pop Up Restaurant

  • Lawn Games

  • Photobooth

  • Creation Station

Stroll along Main Street to find participating local merchants offering niche encounters, interactive activities, shopping, and live music and nightlife in the many bars and restaurants (Check your local bars for the current live music line up)

First Friday aims to provide a sense of value for the local artist community and the Downtown business district. As an arts festival, our goal is to promote the makers, creators, and designers of our local community by providing a space to display, sell and express their handmade works. In addition we strive to highlight and promote the awesome and diverse businesses that thrive in Downtown!

For those who wish to participate, applications for artists, musicians and volunteers can be found here.

 
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May
7
6:00 PM18:00

Let's Get Yachty

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Let’s set sail for summer! First Friday returns to Downtown Lake Havasu on May 7, 6-9P. 

All hands are on deck for the final First Friday of this season. (It returns September 2021). Gather your shipmates for a night of music, art, food and culture on McCulloch Blvd. The main circuit runs between Smoketree and Mulberry Ave. The hub of First Friday is YardCity (2101 McCulloch Blvd, next to Small Cakes)

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MUSIC

🎷 Anderson Toyota Stage @ YardCity | Yachty By Nature “Your Captains of Smoooooth”, are taking you on a sunset cruise through your favorite 70’s and 80’s guilty pleasures from Hall & Oates, Michael McDonald, Toto, Steely Dan and so much more. Come aboard for smooth grooves with Captain Carl, Scotty McYachty, Big Wave Dave, Courtney Cruise, Pacific Rim, and Ben Shreddin’ from 6-9P. Pop the champagne, your smooth grooves await.

🎷 Flying X | Brad Johnson, 8P

🎷 Legendz | TBA

🎷 Fugs | TBA

🎷 McKee’s | TBA

🎷 Jersey’s | TBA

🎷 LH Cigars | TBA


BITES & DRINKS

🥂 Pop Up | Ohana Poke (YardCity)

🥂 Ft Beertender | Lauren Cummiford of Fugs (YardCity). She’ll be serving boozie slushies, wine and local brews from Mudshark and College Street from the vintage beer trailer.

🥂 KAWS | Grapes N Grains; La Carcacha; Mad Lobster; Oso's Smokehouse

🥂 Olive Oil & Garlic Co | Charcuterie Boats and product samples


ART

⚓️ Ft Artist | Rachel Kaiser (Read about Rachel here)

⚓️ Shop 30+ Local Artists along McCulloch Blvd between Querio and Scott Dr. 

⚓️ Our Place | Found object sculpture series “The Wizard from Oz”

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