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First Fridays

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On the Square On the Courthouse Square.

Three guitarists playing outside a shop on the Square at First Fridays.

First Fridays returns to Downtown Columbia for the 2026 season! Join us for this free, monthly community event happening April through December. Celebrate with us every First Friday from 5–8 PM in Downtown Columbia. This event allows attendees to:

  • Shop craft vendors and support vendors who are young entrepreneurs
  • Grab dinner from a food truck or a downtown restaurants
  • Interact with local businesses, organizations, and non-profits
  • Enjoy LIVE music from the Main Stage plus buskers playing music around the downtown
  • Play in the Game Zone, which features activities for all ages

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.

Every Date

More on the Calendar

  1. Pryor Art Gallery - Tennessee Watercolor Society

    Mon–Thu 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Fri 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pryor Art Gallery

  2. Ghosts of Greenwood

    5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

  3. Highland Realm Farm 4th Annual Fall Festival

    11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  4. Rose Hill Cemetery Tour

    7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

  5. Karaoke Night with DJ Carlic!

    7 p.m. to 9 p.m. McCreary's Irish Pub On the Square

  6. McCartney Forever Live at The Mulehouse

    8 p.m. The Mulehouse 6 min walk

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