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Gallery | F1rst Friday Downtown Arts

Local artists, business owners and food vendors filled the streets around the courthouse at the F1rst Friday Downtown Arts event on April 5, 2024. Strong winds carried delicious aromas and groovy music from booth to booth, while community members discovered new products and organizations in town. Here's a look into the laid-back family fun.
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Vendors, artists and local organizations gathered on the lawn of the Bulloch County Courthouse and along E. Main Street for the April F1rst Friday event for the Downtown Arts.

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Family, friends and community members strolled through the booths, learning about new businesses in town.

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All ages were welcome, with a little something for everyone. Owner of Vntg Archives chats with an attendee in front of his booth and a bounce house.

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Ashlee Redding, owner of Statesboro Mercantile, laughing with customers. She sells handpicked and handmade products in her store front on S. Zetterower Ave.

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Ed DiNello finalizes a payment with a customer using a cell phone. His co-owned, backyard beehive honey business "The Bees' Knees"  is based out of Brooklet, Georgia.

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Handmade ceramic mugs displayed on a whimsical wooden stand.

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Michelle Penn and her husband smile behind their "Let Them Freeze" sweet treats. Penn freeze dries candies, fruits and even ice cream sandwiches which can be eaten as is or rehydrated.

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Aunt B's Bakery sold decadent cupcakes made by Baylee Penn. The family set up booths right next to each other on the Courthouse Lawn.

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Boro Sno sold huge $5 sno balls with dozens of flavors to choose from. This picture features a mango sno ball with sweet cream!

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Miso Hungry's Express food truck was complete with hibachi style grill samples.

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An astronaut handed out flyers for the Atmosphere X RaveVival Experience at Splash in the Boro on Saturday May 18, 2024. The faith based EDM, Hip-Hop and Dubstep party is taking over the wavepool!

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Local students and artist connect over handmade arts and designs.

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Mr. Jamtastic DJ Beasly played hits from every decade over the speakers on the courthouse steps. 

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Seco Ecoplastic is a partner with the Hyundai Group and is looking for new hires. They handed out key chains and stickers while reaching out to the community at the arts event.

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First time vendors are making their mark on the community at the F1rst Friday Downtown Arts event.

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Community members enjoyed delicious food and took home arts, handmade products and trinkets from local businesses.