Third Fridays Downtown
Third Fridays Downtown is a free, family-friendly, Summer event series that offers fun, entertainment, and affordable food options for the entire community. The only items that cost money would be food and vendor offerings. All participating vendors (food or otherwise) are asked to keep prices as low as possible in the spirit of the event.
2026 Event Schedule
(dates and times subject to change and/or cancellation)
| Date | Time | Location | Theme | Band |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, May 15th | 5:30pm - 8:30pm | Historic Downtown | American Heroes | TBD |
| Friday, June 19th | 5:30pm - 8:30pm | Historic Downtown | Nashville Nights | TBD |
| Friday, July 17th | 5:30pm - 8:30pm | Historic Downtown | Sock Hop | TBD |
Event Volunteers
Volunteers play a vital role in making the Third Fridays Downtown events a success by helping create a welcoming and well-organized experience for our community. From setup to assisting with activities and clean-up, every helping hand makes a meaningful difference. We are currently seeking volunteers to join us in bringing each event to life. If you are interested in supporting your community and being part of something special, we would greatly appreciate your time and enthusiasm.
Vendor Information
If you would like to have a booth in the Vendor Market, please review the guidelines and submit an application using the links below
Guidelines
Applications
To apply, print the application and send to thirdfridays@lincolnil.gov or apply using the online application.
Third Fridays Committee
- Tracy Welch
- Peggy Bateman
- Kevin Bateman
- Darlene Begolka
- Becky Strait
- Allison Baker
- Debbie Duffer
