Final Fridays, an opportunity to enjoy the downtown experience; shop, dine, attend gallery openings, participate in themed events sponsored by the DNA, entertainment at The Midland Theatre, and even take a carriage ride around the square. The Final Friday of each month, March - Sept. these events take place from 4-8 pm. in downtown Newark. All events happen weather permitting.
July 30th., 2010 - Antique Fair - Antique & Collectible Vendors set up
on the sidewalk in front of businesses, antique cars around the square & antique appraisals. 4-8 pm
Aug. 27th, 2010 Licking County Historical Alliance Exhibit
The Licking County Historical Alliance is planning the Aug. 27th. Final Friday. Members of the Alliance will have displays in participating businesses downtown beginning the first of August. At the Final Friday the entire courthouse square will be full of demonstrations and activities representing the past.
The north side of the square will be old time crafters. On the east side will be a Civil War
Encampment and re-enactors. The south side will be devoted to Native American
Displays with a round house, a story teller and flint knapping and carving. The West side
will be all about children, with old fashioned games and other activities.
There will be live entertainment in the gazebo featuring The Gleaners, the Folk Legends
of Central Ohio, and a barbershop quartet.
The Historical Alliance will sponsor 2 information stations at opposite corners of the
square, carriage rides will be offered and vendors will be on hand selling popcorn, lemon
water and ice cream.
Businesses will be open until 8pm and the DNA will have their 50/50 drawing & door
prizes. So bring your Final Friday Bags and your door prize tickets from inside the bags.
As with all Final Fridays events happen weather permitting.
Sept. 24th, 2010 Tailgate Party
Oct. 29th, 2010 No Theme
Nov. 26 Courthouse Lighting
Other Downtown Events:
Music in the Courtyard at The Works
June 4th, July 9th, Aug. 6th, September 10th, 2010
For more info www.attheworks.org
Mayor’s Concert Series
June 11th & 25th, July 9th & 23rd, Aug. 6th & 20th
For more info www.ci.newark.oh.us
Farmers Market Every Friday June - September 2010
For more info: Licking County Chamber of Commerce www.lickingcountychamber.com
Newark Strawberry Festival
June 3rd, 4th, 5th 2010
Party on the Roof
June 18th, 2010
Blue Grass Festival - June 19, 2010
Jazz & Ribs - July 10th, 2010
Newark Music & Wings Aug. 13th -14th, 2010
Nationally recognized & local entertainers, “Best wings” competition &
thousands of custom cars cruising the square. For more information or
to participate call 740 -670-7782
Irish Festival Sept. 4th, 2010
Safe Trick or Treat Oct. 28th, 2010
Trim a Tree Competition Nov. 26th - Dec. 31st, 2010
For more info on the preceding 8 events
Chuck Jackson 740-983-4797
strawberryfestival@windstream.net
Art Walk - July 24th, 2010
Lite The Nite Cruise In - Sept. 11th, 2010
