Visit the East Troy village square for farmers market and more
East Troy’s First Fridays event series debuts today at 4:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to meet at the south side of the East Troy Village Square to decorate and launch a kite to celebrate.
Events will continue on the first Friday of the month from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in downtown East Troy.
Connect Communities, an East Troy organization that works to drive downtown revitalization, is partnering with the East Troy Area Chamber of Commerce to host the series.
Each First Friday event will feature a showcase event at East Troy Village Square Park with surrounding local businesses collaborating to bring an afternoon and evening of fun. Participating business owners will offer specials, coupons, demonstrations, featured menu items and more.
First Fridays will run along with the East Troy Farmers Market, now in its eighth year, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. May 20 to Oct. 7 at East Troy Village Square Park.
To participate, call (262) 642-3770 or email vanessa@easttroy.org. For more information, visit easttroy.org.
First Fridays schedule
May 6 – Kick Off Kite Flight
Meet at 4:30 p.m. at the south side of the East Troy Village Square to decorate a beautiful kite. Join us for a grand launch of kites & bubbles to kick off our 1st First Fridays event.
June 3 – Milwaukee Ballet Day
Join us for a fun way to keep moving this summer, including an interactive dance workshop and performance by the Milwaukee Ballet dancers.
July 1 – The Big Picnic
Celebrate the United States of America’s birthday early and the Dave Matthews Band concert with a community-wide picnic at East Troy Village Square Park.
Aug. 5 – Market To Table Demo
Stop by East Troy Village Square Park for cooking demo by Chef John Hudoc of Hometown Sausage Kitchen featuring the seasonal bounty of the East Troy Farmers Market.
Sept. 1 – Food Truck Fest
Enjoy some of the area’s best food trucks and local restaurant vendors.
Oct. 7 – DIY Art
Pottery and jewelry making demonstrations will take place from 4-7 p.m. at East Troy Village Square Park.
Nov. 4 – Art Walk
A collaboration of local artists, galleries, non-profits and businesses to celebrate the arts in East Troy.
Dec. 2 – Santa Scavenger Hunt
Prepare for Santa’s arrival in East Troy on Saturday, Dec. 3 with this Square Scavenger Hunt featuring unusual challenges and creative tasks.
