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Jul 8, 2021

3rd Friday July 16th - PHOTO HUNT

July 16, 2021 is the next 3rd Friday in Downtown Salisbury. 3rd Friday will be held outdoors, with artists and crafters filling the streets, live music, and special events. This month’s theme is Photo Hunt – with scavenger hunts, photo ops and contests, cool demos, live music and more. On N. Division Street check out live music with Full Disclosure, and grab info on, not one, but two scavenger hunts! 3rd Friday excited to partner with ColorWalk Cards to offer a FREE ColorWal

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Jun 11, 2021

3rd Friday June 18th - Paw Prints!

June 18, 2021 is the next 3rd Friday in Downtown Salisbury. 3rd Friday will be held outdoors, with artists and crafters filling the streets, live music, and special events. This month’s theme is Paw Prints – so grab a leash, and the pooch – and head on out to Downtown Salisbury! Paw Prints is always a fan favorite theme every year, and well-behaved pets are welcome to come enjoy the crowds. Wicomico Humane Society will be there with adoption info, and K-9 Legend Family Dog

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May 13, 2021

3rd Friday May 21st - Wheels!

May 21, 2021 is the next 3rd Friday in Downtown Salisbury. 3rd Friday is held outdoors, with artists and crafters filling the streets, live music, new cottage food vendors and special events all across Downtown. This month’s theme is Wheels – so get ready for highlights like a 3rd Friday car show, pottery wheel demos, skateboards, bike to work week incentives and more. 3rd Friday is celebrating Wheels this year with its first ever 3rd Friday Car Show on Main Street, complete

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Apr 9, 2021

3rd Friday Back Outside April 16th - Spring Things!

April 16, 2021 is the next 3rd Friday in Downtown Salisbury. Spring has finally sprung, and 3rd Friday will be back outside – with artists and crafters filling the streets, live music, new cottage food items, and special events. This month’s theme is Spring Things – so get ready for baby animals, environmental organizations, and sustainability initiatives. Spring Things wouldn’t be complete without celebrating new life – and that means baby animals. Check out not one, but t

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Mar 22, 2021

3rd Friday 2021 Themes Announced!

3rd Friday is pleased to announce its theme line-up for the 2021 outdoor season. Downtown Salisbury’s monthly art and entertainment street festival uses themes to keep things exciting during the outdoor season April through November. Some themes are fan favorites and occur every year while other themes come and go. “Monthly themes are a jumping off point for special activities and for local businesses and vendors to get creative, and keep things fresh” says 3rd Friday produc

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Mar 16, 2021

3rd Friday - March 19th

March 19, 2021 is the next 3rd Friday in Downtown Salisbury. This month's marks the last month to be hosted indoors only - so that means no vendors outside on the street until April - but there’s still tons to do and see. So, bundle up, grab some friends, and head out for a night on the town. Salisbury Art Space will be open on 3rd Friday until 7 p.m., showcasing its exhibition “Good Riddance 2020!” – filled by area artists sharing what they’ve made over the infamous 2020 ye

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Feb 16, 2021

3rd Friday - Feb 19th

February 19, 2021 is the next 3rd Friday in Downtown Salisbury. This month's event is hosted indoors only - so that means no vendors outside on the street - but there’s still tons to do and see- from art exhibits to craft beer scavenger hunts. So, bundle up, grab some friends, and head out for a night on the town. Downtown Salisbury is celebrating the month of “FeBREWary” with a MD Craft Beer Scavenger Hunt, now with ten participating locations. This annual tradition gives pa

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Dec 4, 2020

Salisbury Arts & Entertainment District Announces COVID19 Grants for Area Artists

Salisbury, MD: Salisbury Arts & Entertainment District is pleased to announce a COVID-19 Emergency Grant opportunity for area artists, as well as, arts and entertainment related businesses located within the arts district. A total of $15,000 will be granted out to the community, with award amounts ranging from $500 - $2,000, made possible by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council. Interested artists and organizations are encouraged to submit an application by January 1

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Nov 16, 2020

3rd Friday Nov 20th - Holiday Lights

November 20, 2020 is the next 3rd Friday in Downtown Salisbury, with another night of socially-distanced shopping. November’s theme is Holiday Lights, complete with holiday cheer and an illuminated Christmas Tree! It is also the last 3rd Friday held outdoors until Spring, so it’s time to stock up on locally made arts and crafts from 3rd Friday’s outdoor vendors for the gift-giving season. November 3rd Friday normally coincides with the annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony, a

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Oct 8, 2020

3rd Friday Oct 16th - Super Hero Edition

Salisbury, MD: 3rd Friday is pleased to announce another night of socially-distanced shopping Downtown Salisbury on Friday, October 16, 2020. Check out all the action on N. Division Street and the Plaza, complete with live music and local art vendors. This month’s theme is Super Heroes – a fan favorite month that focuses on comics, cosplay and real-life heroes close to home. This month’s Super Heroes theme wouldn’t be complete without costumes. Facemasks are required durin

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Sep 11, 2020

3rd Friday Sept 18th - Urban Artscapes

Salisbury, MD: 3rd Friday is pleased to announce another night of socially-distanced shopping in Downtown Salisbury, on Friday, September 18, 2020. Now that the State of Maryland has safely entered Phase Three, the event will begin to phase back in live music and additional activities. This month’s theme is Urban Artscapes, with a highlight on architectural walking tours, new construction downtown, historic buildings, and Wicomico Goes Purple. An online virtual event will als

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Aug 14, 2020

3rd Friday Returns | Aug 21, 2020

3rd Friday is pleased to announce its return to Downtown Salisbury, with a socially-distanced, shopping-focused event on August 21st, 2020 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event will not feature live music, or additional activities, but will instead focus on providing retail opportunities for local artisans and non-profits. An online virtual event will also be held, for those who choose to stay safer at home, complete with artist highlights and messages from the community. This mont

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Jul 14, 2020

Public Art Opportunity - Artist Sought to Paint Electric Utility Boxes in Downtown Salisbury

Salisbury, MD: Salisbury Arts & Entertainment District is accepting artist proposals for the painting of seven electric utility boxes in Downtown Salisbury. Artists are invited to submit design proposals by August 25th, with seven winning designs awarded by August 31st, 2020. Interested artists must submit an application, examples of other work, and a design proposal - with selected artists being compensated $1,000 to $2,500 to complete their design, with compensation varyin

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Jul 9, 2020

3rd Friday Returns | July 17, 2020

3rd Friday is pleased to announce its return to Downtown Salisbury, with a socially-distanced, shopping-focused event on July 17, 2020 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event will not feature live music, or additional activities, but will instead focus on providing retail opportunities for local artisans. An online virtual event will also be held, for those who choose to stay safer at home, complete with artist highlights and messages from the community. This year, 3rd Friday will t

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Jun 25, 2020

3rd Friday Paw Print - Virtual Recap - 6/19/2020

Salisbury, MD: June 19, 2020 marked a 3rd Friday in Downtown Salisbury and with outdoor events still prohibited – 3rd Friday went virtual - posting artist highlights, messages from local organizations and community members on its Facebook Event from 5 to 8 p.m. A new post went up every five minutes, and can still be perused in the discussion section. ICYMI - In Case You Missed It! Here's a few highlights from Friday's event. PAW PRINTS: June’s theme was scheduled to be "Paw P

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Jun 24, 2020

3rd Friday Press Release - 5/15/2020

Salisbury, MD: May 15, 2020 is the next 3rd Friday in Downtown Salisbury, and with stay-at-home orders still in effect – 3rd Friday is going virtual. May’s theme was scheduled to be wheels, with highlights on skateboards, bicycles, color wheels, pottery demos and the like – and now the event will do the same things – just online. Tune on to live updates on the 3rd Friday website and social media for live links, photo albums, artist highlights, shopping and more. Everyone can

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Mar 13, 2020

3rd Friday Press Release - 3/20/2020

Salisbury, MD: PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT WAS CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19. March 20, 2020 is the next 3rd Friday in Downtown Salisbury! It’s the last 3rd Friday hosted as an indoors only event – before the outdoor season kicks off in April! That means there won’t be artists and crafters hosted outside on the street, but there’s still tons to do and see in the shops, restaurants and galleries in Downtown Salisbury. In response to COVID-19, the Governor has issued a state of emergen

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Feb 21, 2020

3rd Friday Press Release - 2/21/2020

Salisbury, MD: February 21, 2020 is the next 3rd Friday in Downtown Salisbury. This month's event is hosted indoors only - so that means no artists and crafters outside on the street - but there’s still tons to do and see. So bundle up, grab your friends, and head out for a night on the town! Salisbury Art Space will present Luminosity, a brand-new exhibition that features local works inspired by light to warm our spirits during the short days of winter. The show is open to s

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Jan 27, 2020

3rd Friday 2020 Themes Announced

Salisbury, MD: 3rd Friday is pleased to announce its theme line-up for the 2020 outdoor season. Downtown Salisbury’s monthly art and entertainment event uses themes to keep things exciting during the outdoor season April through November. Some themes are fan favorites and occur every year while other themes come and go. “The themes are just a jumping off point for the local restaurants, businesses and vendors to get creative, and keep things fresh” says 3rd Friday producer

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Jan 17, 2020

3rd Friday Press Release - 1/17/2020

Salisbury, MD: January 17, 2020 is the next 3rd Friday in Downtown Salisbury! This month's event is hosted indoors only - so that means no artists and crafters outside on the street - but there is still tons to do and see in Downtown Salisbury! So bundle up, grab your friends, and head out for a night on the town. Art lovers, be sure to stop by Salisbury Art Space for the opening reception of “Small Treasures: Book Art and Small Works” from 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. This show is made

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