Water, music and fun times will be flowing through downtown Clarkesville this Friday.
Friday Night Live returns to downtown on Friday, July 17th with a Red, White & Tunes theme. In addition to extended shopping hours from several downtown merchants, event highlights include a live performance by Rudabaga Pie (an Appalachian Old Time String Band) at 6PM by the gazebo, live music & entertainment throughout the square, a popcorn and lemonade stand, bouncy slides and a huge outdoor hydrant sprinkler. Clarkesville Fire Chief Jerry Palmer said he’ll open a steady stream of water at 6 p.m. for kids to play in for an a few hours in the parking lot of the old courthouse in downtown Clarkesville.
Whereas a lot of the activity will take place from the gazebo lawn and parking lot, some of the eateries are offering live music at their establishments, and several merchants are extending their store hours for the evening.
According to Mary Beth Horton, Clarkesville Main Street Manager, the promotions committee created this event to feel like a backyard picnic. “We wanted to offer feel-good things like lemonade, popcorn, water sprinklers, and of course- music,” Horton explained. “But mostly, we want to celebrate our community and get people out here walking, shopping, eating, playing- just having fun!”
The event is from 6-8PM. A complete lineup of entertainment will be posted on the City’s Facebook page (find City of Clarkesville on Facebook) or visit www.clarkesvilllega.com. For more information, contact 706-754-2220.
