〰  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*

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*

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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)

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)

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)

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)

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

• Tiki Bandits playing 50's - 60's Aggressive Tiki/Surf/Punk! Featuring Frank, from Voodoo Glow Skulls, and friends!

• Ft Artist Bonnie Sue Traveling Gypsy Hippie

• Vintage Trailer with Local Brews Served by Local Beertender Adrian Lopez from BJ’s Cabana Bar and The Views

• Pop Up: Jersey’s Bar & Grill

• Ft Business Glitch Barcadium

• 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.

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.

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: 

• 90’s Tunes with The 64’s Band

• Live Art and Ft Artist Lvx Leather

• Vintage Trailer with Local Brews Served by Local Beertenders: Grapes N Grains

• College Street Brewhouse & Pub Pop Up

• Ft Business: Flashback Toys & Collectables

• Throwback Video Games (win gift cards from Flashback Toys & Collectables or GameStop!

• Lawn Games

• Smile-activated Photo booth with Nathan Adler

• Creation Station: Slap Bracelets

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.

Celebrating Pizza Month!

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)

‘Tis the season for one of a kind gifts!

Visit the Holiday Night Market hosted at YardCity (2101 McCulloch Blvd N, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403). Shop handmade goods from local artists. Enjoy the festive spirit with hot chocolate and cupcakes from Small Cakes.

Artists spaces are limited, and first-come first-serve. Please read artists rules & regulations carefully.

We take the safety of our guests, team, and vendors very seriously. Here is what we’re doing to provide a safe and welcoming shopping experience.

THE RULES

Wear a Mask
Masks are encouraged to be worn, for all guests (over the age of 10), team, and vendors. If you need one, we have disposable masks available.

Keep your Distance
Please maintain 6 ft. of physical distance between your group and other shoppers and staff members whenever possible.

Wash your Hands
Hand sanitizer and hand washing stations are available for your convenience. Remember to scrub for 20 seconds!

Stay Home if You Feel Sick
We mean it, PLEASE stay home if you’re feeling sick or think you may have been exposed.

KEEPING YOU SAFE

Cleanliness
Hand sanitizer stations are at the entrance and inside of YardCity. Hand washing stations are available inside YardCity. High-touch areas are sanitized routinely.

Mask Policy
Masks which cover the nose and mouth are encouraged for all persons over the age of 10 (though still recommended for children over the age of two) while inside YardCity, at all times. Disposable masks are available at the entrance. 

Physical Distancing
We’ve positioned artist tables with extra space between the three aisles. We ask that our guests maintain 6 ft. of distance while shopping whenever possible.

Minimizing Crowding
Capacity into YardCity will be reduced to 50% and controlled with a security guard and team members.

Bar, Family Lounge, & Special Events
This event will not have live music or alcohol. Guests are encouraged to patronize restaurants in the area. Free hot chocolate and cupcakes will be offered to guests inside YardCity.