A HOLIDAY FIRST FRIDAY SIP & SHOP IN THOMASVILLE

Christmas in Thomasville continues in Downtown Thomasville on Friday, December 1, with a holiday style First Friday Sip & Shop filled with festive activities. Live entertainment, food trucks, Christmas tree lighting, sipping, shopping, and a free concert will help guests celebrate this magical time of year. “Our December First Friday is traditionally one of our largest of the year,” said Nicole Elwell, Special Events Manager for the City of Thomasville. “Everyone is in a festive...



SIP AND SHOP SERIES CONTINUES IN DOWNTOWN THOMASVILLE

The City of Thomasville’s 2021 First Friday Sip and Shop series continues on Friday, October 1st. Attendees are invited to sip and shop throughout the downtown event area from 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. “The weather is cooling down and it’s the perfect time to spend a beautiful fall Friday evening in downtown Thomasville,” said Christy Owens, Main Street and Special Events Manager. “These events are a fun way for residents and guests to support the local economy by shopping and...



MODIFIED SEPTEMBER FIRST FRIDAY SIP AND SHOP SERIES CONTINUES

The City of Thomasville’s First Friday Sip and Shop series will continue in a modified manner from 6:00-10:00 p.m. on Friday, September 3rd. Downtown is ready to greet guests with world-class shopping and dining experiences, as well as piped-in music throughout the event area. However, out of an abundance of caution and to help protect the health of citizens, guests, and staff, the First Friday main stage concert has been postponed. “Postponing the First Friday main stage concert is...



FIRST FRIDAY SIP AND SHOP RETURNS AUGUST 6TH

The City of Thomasville’s 2021 First Friday Sip and Shop series returns on Friday, August 6th with a family-friendly evening of sipping and shopping in beautiful downtown Thomasville. As the sun begins to set on the bricks of downtown, the evening temperatures will soar as Futurebirds heat up the stage of The Ritz Amphitheater and Park with a free concert to cap off the evening. “Last minute back to school shopping, great food, outstanding music, and sipping all await attendees of our...



FIRST FRIDAY SIP AND SHOP AND SHOW & SHINE CAR & TRUCK SHOW SET FOR JUNE 4

The City of Thomasville’s 2021 First Friday Sip and Shop series continues on Friday, June 4th with an event-filled evening in beautiful downtown Thomasville. Attendees sipping and shopping through the downtown event area will be treated to the Show & Shine Car & Truck Show, street entertainment, The FIRM Dance Company performance, food trucks, and a concert by Nashville country artist John King at The Ritz Amphitheater to cap off the evening. “Our June First Friday Sip and Shop will...



LIVE CONCERTS SET TO RETURN TO FIRST FRIDAY SIP AND SHOPS

The City of Thomasville’s 2021 First Friday Sip and Shop series continues on Friday, May 7th with something special for local live music fans. For the first time since March of 2020, attendees sipping and shopping through the downtown event area will be treated to the sounds of rock and roll when ‘The Top Shelf Band’ takes the stage of the Ritz Amphitheater with a live concert. “We are excited about the return of live concerts to the First Friday Sip and Shop series,” said...



SIP AND SHOP SERIES CONTINUES IN DOWNTOWN THOMASVILLE

The City of Thomasville’s 2021 First Friday Sip and Shop series continues on Friday, April 2nd. Attendees are invited to sip and shop throughout the downtown event area from 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. “The weather is warming up for spring and it’s the perfect time for you to spend your Friday evening in Downtown Thomasville,” said Madison Eaton, Special Event Coordinator. “These events are a fun way for guests to support our local economy by shopping at the small locally-owned...



SIP AND SHOP SERIES SET TO KICK OFF IN DOWNTOWN THOMASVILLE

The City of Thomasville’s 2021 First Friday Sip and Shop series kicks off on Friday, March 5th. Attendees are invited to sip and shop through the downtown event area from 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. “We are excited to kick off our 2021 First Friday Sip and Shop series on March 5th,” said Madison Eaton, Event Coordinator. “First Friday Sip and Shops are a well-loved community tradition that we are thrilled to bring back with health and public safety in mind. While this monthly series...



FIRST FRIDAY VIRTUAL CONCERT WITH JOHN KING ON FRIDAY, AUGUST, 7TH

While the City of Thomasville’s First Friday Sip and Strolls are on hold due to following COVID-19 guidelines for events, the show must go on - virtually! Tune in on Friday, August 7th at 8:00 p.m. to the Downtown Thomasville Facebook page to watch Nashville country artist John King perform a virtual concert. As a native of Georgia, John King is no stranger to country music. He has numerous top hits on the radio such as “Easy” and “Try Saying Goodbye.” Not only is he a singer...



2020 FIRST FRIDAY SIP AND STROLL SERIES KICKS OFF ON MARCH 6th

The City of Thomasville’s 2020 First Friday Sip and Stroll series kicks off on Friday, March 6th. A concert by The Leftovers will cap off the evening. “We are excited when the month of March comes around because that means First Fridays begin again!” says Madison Eaton, City of Thomasville events coordinator. “We are enthusiastic about the 2020 lineup and are happy to jumpstart the First Friday series with a local favorite like The Leftovers.” From 6:00-8:00 p.m., stroll...



FIRST FRIDAY HOLIDAY SIP AND STROLL TO BE HELD IN DOWNTOWN THOMASVILLE ON DECEMBER 6TH

Downtown Thomasville’s First Friday Holiday Sip and Stroll will be held Friday, December 6th from 6-10 p.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. “With it being two weeks before Christmas, everyone is in the holiday spirit, including our Downtown merchants. You’re invited to come...



FIRST FRIDAY SIP AND STROLLS CONTINUE THIS MONTH WITH THE MAINSTREAM BAND

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...