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The City of Thomasville’s First Friday Sip and Stroll concert series continues this Friday, November 1st from 6:00- 10:00 PM in downtown Thomasville. This month’s theme is “Fall Fest,” and the concert will feature the musical stylings of the Mainstream Band. The Mainstream Band works hard to live up to their namesake, playing an exciting, high energy show filled with mainstream music that fans of all ages can enjoy. “We are excited to welcome the Mainstream Band to The Ritz...

Roll into the fall season with a rocking good time this Friday! The City of Thomasville’s First Friday Sip and Stroll will be held on Friday, October 4th from 6:00-10:00 p.m. in Downtown Thomasville. This month’s theme is “Rock the Ritz.” From 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., bring the family for a bite to eat at one of Downtown’s delicious restaurants and enjoy extended shopping hours at many shops and boutiques. “Local merchants are setting the tone for the fall season with new seasonal...

The City of Thomasville’s First Friday Sip and Stroll concert series continues this Friday, September 6th from 6:00- 10:00 pm in downtown Thomasville. This month’s concert features the musical stylings of the Honey Hounds. Following the 2017 release of their EP “Midnight Magic,” the Honey Hounds have continued to reenergize the soul genre, embodying the rock-n-roll lifestyle while embracing the roots of soul and funk. Balancing between righteousness and the spirituality that...

The City of Thomasville First Friday concert series continues Friday, August 2nd from 6:00-10:00 PM in downtown Thomasville. This month’s theme is “Summertime Brews” and features the lively musical talents of local artists, Bleu Burden. Celebrate the “Summertime Brews” theme by stopping by one of the many participating downtown merchants to grab a drink in your Sip & Stroll cup, along with a wristband. You can swing by Liam’s to enjoy one of the twelve craft brews they have on...

First Friday Sip and Strolls continue this Friday, June 7th in downtown Thomasville with the theme Beach Beats. Guests are invited to sip, shop, and stroll through the downtown event area from 6-8 pm, then enjoy a free concert in The Ritz Amphitheater from 8-10 pm. This month’s concert will feature the Grains of Sand. “The Grains of Sand are real crowd pleasers,” said Madison Eaton, City of Thomasville events coordinator. “They’re a high energy cover band that plays everything...

Bring your dancing shoes and join the fun at this month’s First Friday Sip and Stroll in downtown Thomasville. With Cinco de Mayo just around the corner, this month’s theme is Fiesta Friday. “There is no better time to enjoy strolling through downtown Thomasville before catching a free outdoor concert than the spring when the weather is perfect,” said Madison Eaton, City of Thomasville special events coordinator. “From 6:00-8:00 pm, you can grab a beer or wine from your favorite...

Spring is in the air and so is great music as the City of Thomasville’s First Friday Sip and Strolls continue Friday, April 5th with the Billy Rigsby Band. “April is an eventful month for Thomasville,” says Madison Eaton, City of Thomasville events coordinator. “We are excited to have the Billy Rigsby Band bring an energetic performance to get the busy month started. He’s got a soulful sound that will have the whole family singing along.” From 6:00-8:00 p.m., stroll through...

First Fridays are back beginning Friday, March 1 from 6:00-10:00 p.m. in Downtown Thomasville. “This year’s First Friday Sip and Strolls begin in March and continue through December,” says Madison Eaton, City of Thomasville events coordinator. “We have had such success with these events that we wanted to grow the concert series this year. In addition to more concerts, we’re also expanding the events with new themes that help set the tone for the evening. We’ll kick March off with...

Downtown Thomasville’s First Friday Holiday Sip and Stroll will be held Friday, December 7th from 6-10p.m. This will be the final First Friday Sip and Stroll of the year. “The December First Friday is anticipated to be our largest First Friday of the year,” says April Norton, City of Thomasville Main Street and Business Development Director. “We started this event in 2017 and received rave reviews from the community. We are looking forward to another successful event this...

With a massive hurricane and weeks of recovery efforts now behind us, it’s time to come together as a community and celebrate with a night of music, fun, and helping others. “Giving Back” is the theme for the November 2nd First Friday Sip and Stroll. Join us in Downtown Thomasville from 6:00-10:00 p.m. for live music, fun activities and plenty of community spirit. “Several of our merchants are getting into the theme by incorporating community outreach and hurricane relief...

Fall is in the air and we’re welcoming the change of seasons with our “Boos and Blues” First Friday Sip and Stroll on October 5th from 6:00-10:00 p.m. in Downtown Thomasville. From 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., bring the family for a bite to eat at one of Downtown’s many amazing restaurants and shop around as the stores stay open late. “Local merchants are setting the tone for the fall season with all new merchandise and in-store promotions while extending their business hours for this...

With football season now in full swing, it’s time to get out your lucky jersey and don your favorite team’s colors for our “Tailgate Party” First Friday Sip and Stroll on September 7th from 6:00-10:00 p.m. in Downtown Thomasville. Kick off the night with a beer or wine from your favorite local vendor and order it to-go so you can shop and dine in the unique stores and restaurants of Downtown Thomasville. Live musical performances will be stationed throughout downtown from...