Downtown merchants will be open Friday, September 21 until 8:00 p.m. offering special sales and activities. Vendors will be setup along Marion Street to sell art, handmade items, jewelry and more! Enjoy the food trucks and local restaurants for food and drink specials. A Kids Zone will be set up in The Exchange on Marion with face painting, corn hole, bowling and other kid-friendly activities. In addition to all this fun, Alabama-born Singer-Songwriter/Producer, Erik Smallwood will be performing on the Courthouse steps from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

“One thing Main Street Alabama heard loud and clear from our community during their recent Resource Visit, was the desire for music and events after hours downtown. Fridays After Five provides both great music and fun for the entire family”

Tere Richardson, Athens Main Street Executive Director.