In addition to the musical guests that span a wide range of entertainment, Week 9 of Friday After 5 will feature an all-out “Christmas in July” theme from start to finish, complete with ice skating and a visit from Santa.
From 5:30–7:30 p.m., Santa Claus and Buddy the Elf will be at the Mitch McConnell Plaza with treats, picture opportunities, crafts and a costume contest. For the full rundown on Christmas-themed festivities, click here.
The music will kick of with Haleigh Martin, an up-and-coming progressive country music artist and songwriter with a bluesy and soulful sound. The cover band Radiotronic plays favorites from the 70s through today, while Fat Box plays a unique blend of rock, funk, blues, and jazz.
GlasTone is high-energy band ready to take the party to another level, specializing in serious fun and entertainment while performing anything from classic rock to dance to funk to country. Fire-N-Ice is another versatile band that likes to put on a show while rocking out. Scott Mason and The Headliner Band round out the music.
Acts:
- Haleigh Martin, 5-7 p.m. at the Atmos Courtyard
- Scott Mason and The Headliner Band, 6-9:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Riverfront Live Stage
- Radiotronic, 6:30-10 p.m. at the Jagoe Homes Patio Stage
- Fire-N-Ice, 7-9 p.m. at the Romain Subaru Overlook Stage
- Fat Box, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Lure
- Glastone, 8-11:30 p.m. at the Ruoff Mortgage Party Stage
What else to enjoy:
- Special movie showing of “Elf” at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum
- Cornhole at the Bluegrass Museum
- Kroger Street fair with food trucks and other area vendors
Street closure and parking:
The City of Owensboro will close 2nd Street to traffic from Daviess Street to St. Ann Street on Friday starting at 5 p.m.
The parking structure on Daviess Street can still be accessed with a $5 fee. The parking structure on Locust Street is free for the first two hours, with a fee of up to $6 after that.