Name: June First Fridays "Summer Bash"
Start: 2026-06-05T16:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-06-05T21:00:00-05:00
Location: Downtown Racine

First Fridays are back and better than ever. Join us for the second First Friday of the 2026 season on Friday, June 5th, as Downtown Racine transforms into the ultimate Summer Bash. From live music and food to a citywide art crawl and the unveiling of a brand-new public art project, this event offers something for everyone.

LIVE DJ & SUMMER FUN ON MONUMENT SQUARE
Celebrate summer in the heart of the city with live music, games, food trucks, free hot dogs, a beer garden, and more. Performances will include:
• Night Wing at 5:00 p.m. – Crosswalk Park
• Titus, Rench & Wheary at 6:00 p.m. – Crosswalk Park
• TBD - First Ev. Lutheran Church
• Waiting for Eddie - George's Encore
• TBD at 7:00 p.m. – Reefpoint Brew House
Live music will also be featured at many downtown venues, including Smoke'd on the Water, Foxhole Lounge, Harbor Lite Yacht Club, Chartroom, Bridge Tender Tavern, Brickhouse, The Ivanhoe, Photographic Design & Framing, and Uncorkt, each offering its own unique atmosphere and entertainment.
CREATIVE CRAWL RETURNS
The popular Creative Crawl returns with live art demos, guest artists, musicians, and interactive displays across several downtown locations. Visit the following participating sites to get your passport stamped and enter to win prizes:

Parking is conveniently available at the Lake Avenue Ramp (300 Lake Avenue), Civic Centre Ramp (501 Lake Avenue), or Shoop (Main & State) for an all-day rate of only $4.00.