October First Friday in Downtown Cartersville

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October First Friday in Downtown Cartersville
Kid’s activities, corn hole tournament, various food and beverage vendors

CARTERSVILLE – The Cartersville Downtown Development Authority invites you to the October First Friday event, “College Tailgate.” Sponsored by Academy Sports and Outdoors, the event will take place on Friday, October 3rd, at Friendship Plaza in historic downtown Cartersville.

Sport your favorite college football team attire at this FREE event that will start at 5 PM with a few kid’s activities, including a coloring contest, sidewalk chalk, and several activities provided by Academy. Food and adult beverages will be provided by The City Cellar & Loft. The Tom & Chad show will be providing music throughout the night from 6-9 PM. There will be a single elimination corn hole tournament consisting of fifteen teams of two people. There is a $25 registration fee to be a part of this tournament. If interested, register and pay by cash or check at the Cartersville Welcome Center at the Train Depot. The first 15 teams who submit their application and payment will be accepted.

“We are very excited about the October First Friday, and feel it will be a great evening for families to come out and enjoy music, food and fun,” said Special Events Coordinator Hollie Duncan. “Our children’s activities have been a great success so far and we are expecting them to only get better. We are looking forward to having other downtown businesses join us in the Plaza. Also, don’t forget to stop by a few of the Downtown shops and restaurants that will be open until 8 PM or later.”

Those interested in purchasing beer or wine during the First Friday event must show proof of age and pay $5 cash to receive a drinking cup, wristband, and ticket for one free drink. Identification must be presented for each adult beverage purchased, and refill costs will vary depending on beverage of choice, cash only. No drinks will be permitted outside the Festival Zone, which will be marked by event fencing, and encompass all of Friendship Plaza and Public Square. Coolers will not be permitted.

For additional information, visit www.downtowncartersville.org or call 770.607.3480.