Little Bit Country
Friday, August 7, 2026
5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.​
About
Join us for the August First Fridays, where we will be going a "Little Bit Country." Get out your bolo ties, boots, belt buckles, and cowboy hats, and head downtown for a rootin' tootin' good time! We will even be giving out prizes to the best-dressed!
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We will be closing the 100 of S. Michigan for our First Fridays Block Party with dining in the street, live country music by Flat Water Music, line dancing, a country craft, photo op, and both food and artisan vendors. Additional music will be provided by the TMV Jammers, Doug Harsch, and Brian Mach.
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We will be partnering with Connect 574 on a First Fridays Scavenger Hunt, the Yeah Totally Vintage Market returns to the Gridiron, South Bend Latin Dance is back at Studebaker Plaza, plus Summer Restaurant Weeks, Chicory Shrimp Boil, Howard Park Summer Concert Series, Architectural Walking Tours, and more!​
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And, as always, enjoy live music, art exhibits, dining specials, and much more. Check out all the details below!
FREE PARKING
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Parking (on-street and in City-managed garages) is always free in downtown South Bend nights and weekends. For full details on downtown parking options, click here.
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ROAD CLOSURES
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Michigan Street between Washington and Wayne:
1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Ongoing First Fridays Promotions
714 E. Jefferson Blvd.
A Healing Oasis invites you to attend their First Fridays Open House, which is all about you coming to find out what their practitioners have to offer. Healers share their "magic" by offering mini sessions. You will also have a chance to check out their retail space, group events, and what services are at A Healing Oasis.
1025 Northside Blvd.
Live music by Lucas Miner and 20% off bottles of MI Cabernet Franc​
121 S. Niles Ave.
Perry Vine - located inside the Emporium Building - will be doing tastings this First Fridays. Enjoy three free 1 oz. tastings, and additional for tastings $1.50. In partnership with Island Fusion guests may buy a meal and a glass and dine in the atrium area adjacent to our store — please note seats are limited. They will also have bottles for sale! Bring back your clean bottles and receive 10% off your next purchase!
218 Sycamore St.
They are located near Fire Arts and are a minority-owned studio that is seeking to build individual and community power through pole dance. They provide quality pole instruction and a welcoming atmosphere for all of their students.
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They will be featuring an Intro to Pole Class every First Fridays from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for $22. Registration is required and can be done on their website.
WXYZ Bar at Aloft
111 N. Main St.
Buy 1 flatbread pizza and get a 2nd flatbread pizza at 1/2 off; plus monthly Cocktail for a Cause, with $1 from every cocktail sold donated to their featured charity of the month.
Plus Live @ Aloft with DJ Outlaw playing your favorite tunes. Live @ Aloft features local artists, groups or DJs playing music every Friday from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. in the WXYZ lounge.
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