Reminder: Downtown Friday Booth Space Is Still Available
Booth space is still available for “Downtown Friday to be held on Friday, October 24. This 14th Anniversary party will feature back to back bands, children’s activities, lots of food and drink and courtesy of the Ft. Pierce Jai Alai and Lowenbrau, live poker for (non-cash prizes). The party is held on 14th Avenue between 20th and 21st Streets in historic downtown Vero Beach from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Media sponsors are Press Journal, 93.7 and The Breeze Radio. Presenting Sponsors are Main Street Vero Beach and Southern Eagle-Budweiser. Corporate Sponsors are Vero Beach Mitsubishi/Volvo and Everything Outdoors.
Local businesses, non-profit organizations, political candidates and political organizations are invited to partake in all the fun by renting a booth for the three-hour event which regularly draws several thousand people of all ages.
All the information, requirements and cost is available by downloading a form from www.mainstreetverobeach.org or by calling Susan at 772-978-9596. Food Vendors are by invitation only. Call Marty at 772-234-4412 for food vendor information.
Downtown Friday is October 24th
“Fall into Downtown Friday”… A fall music fest celebrating fourteen years will be held on Friday, October 24 featuring two great bands playing continuous music and many other family activities to make your visit lots of fun! The party is held on 14th Avenue between 20th and 21st Streets in historic downtown Vero Beach from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. 
The Downtown Friday block will be filled with booths, food and drink. Children will love the Downtown Friday bounce house, cotton candy and sand art.
Downtown Friday is pleased to welcome for the first time on 14th Avenue the 4-man energetic John Quinlivan Band (JQB). JQB is Blues based Rock and Roll band that is musically exceptional but more importantly, entertaining and fun to watch. JQB plays fun music; almost always their own way. You will enjoy the wide variety of selections that are always danceable and fun. All together JQB will take the listener through blues, rock and roll, country, R&B, funk and jazz with tributes to the Beatles, The Doors, The Blues Greats, James Brown, Johnny Cash, Stevie Ray, Eric Clapton, Cream, Led Zeppelin, The Almond Brothers, Marshall Tucker and many many more. John Quinlivan, Paul Santa Maria, Pat Klise and Peter George will play their sounds from the Main Stage from the opening of the party at 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. , 6:45 - 7:15 p.m. and their final block from 8 - 8:30 p.m.
Sleepin’ Dogz will play an eclectic blend of blues, rock, country and jazz from 6:15 - 7:15 p.m. and again from 7:15 -8 p.m. in front of the Rotary Fountain. Comprised of singer-songwriter / guitarist Jeannie Blatus and lead guitarist Leo Burke, her intimate, honest delivery echoes the allure of Sheryl Crow combined with the soulful stylings of Bonnie Raitt. She can conjure up the vein-popping, sweaty, powerful rocker within then offer a healthy dose of sweet, smooth, and sultry. Leo Burke’s guitar work adds an edgy excitement to the music. His poignant playing tastefully weaves throughout the songs often harmonizing with Jeannie’s vocals. Their mutual love of music grew into a love for each other that is undeniably evident on stage. Together they put on a passionate performance.
The piece de resistance is courtesy of Fort Pierce Jai Alai who is bringing their Poker Octoberfest to the Streets of Vero Beach too! Visit their Poker Booth featuring Lowenbrau Octoberfest fun… you can play a free poker hand and pick up great prizes including certificates for free wings from Mr. Manatees and Lowenbrau hats and steins!
Charity of the evening is United for Families.
Businesses, non profits and crafters are welcome to purchase booth space until the deadline of October 20. Download an application below.
Media sponsors are Press Journal, 93.7 and The Breeze Radio. Presenting Sponsors are Main Street Vero Beach and Southern Eagle-Budweiser. Corporate Sponsors are Vero Beach Mitsubishi/Volvo and Everything Outdoors. For more information, call 473-6909 or 234-4412.
Downtown Friday Booth Space Available
“Fall into Downtown Friday”… A Fall Music Fest Celebrating Fourteen Years will be held on Friday, October 24 featuring numerous bands playing continuous music and many other family activities! The party is held on 14th Avenue between 20th and 21st Streets in historic downtown Vero Beach from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Media sponsors are Press Journal, 93.7 and The Breeze Radio. Presenting Sponsors are Main Street Vero Beach and Southern Eagle-Budweiser. Corporate Sponsors are Vero Beach Mitsubishi/Volvo and Everything Outdoors.
Local businesses, non-profit organizations, political candidates and political organizations are invited to partake in all the fun by renting a booth for the three-hour event which regularly draws several thousand people of all ages.
“Downtown Friday” will supply a 10 ft. by 10 ft. space on a first-come first served basis. There will be no electricity, tents, tables or chairs provided. No sale or give-a-ways of food or beverage is allowed unless you have signed up as a food vendor. Sale of merchandise and promotion of your business, as well as give-a-ways and prize drawings are encouraged. No helium balloons are allowed. Main Street Vero Beach members and non profits will be charged $35.00 and Non-Members $100.00 which includes a one-year membership to Main Street. Political booths will be charged $100.00. Proceeds are to benefit the growth and preservation of downtown Vero Beach. Interested participants may mail a check with their name and contact information to Main Street Vero Beach, P.O. Box 6253, Vero Beach, FL 32961 or fax to Susan at 772-539-8436. More information may be obtained by calling Susan at 772-978-9596.
Families Galore Anticipating This Year’s Christmas in Downtown at Downtown Friday
Historic Downtown Vero Beach celebrates their annual old-fashioned Christmas meshed with a popular street party when “Christmas in Downtown at Downtown Friday” is presented (the day after Thanksgiving) on Friday, November 28.
This popular Holiday event runs from 3 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on 14th Avenue between 20th and 23rd streets. Patrons will find holiday craft booths open for business along 14th Avenue and inside the Heritage Center , the Downtown Friday Beer Garden and many varied food vendors. Charities of the Evening will be the Homeless Family Center , the Samaritan Center and The Source
The event will kick-off with children’s activities including a Bounce House and the Pocahontas Park Playground will be operational for play throughout the evening. The Sun-Up Center for the Developmentally Disabled will oversee a booth for children to make Christmas Tree Ornaments beginning at 3 p.m
The Jerry Chambers Golden Oldie Dance Party heads the entertainment list at 3:30 p.m. supplying music, hula hoop and dance contests. At 5:30 p.m. , The Party Dolls and the Treasure Coast sensation, "Sha-Boom" a 50's DooWap harmony group, will perform until 8:30 p.m. Special Guests The Christ Church Choir will sing from 5-5:30 p.m.
Returning again this year are two popular bike activities; “Deck Your Bike with Boughs of Holiday Cheer” designed for children will be held for prizes. Organized by the Sun Up Center for the developmentally disabled, children 12 and under are asked to decorate their bicycles with tinsel, wreaths, lights, garland and more Contestants must register beginning at 3:30 p.m. at the Sun-Up Center Booth located on 14th Avenue across from the Heritage Center. The bike parade and contest will begin at 4:00 p.m. The Motorcycle Toy Run, orchestrated by Tom Lockwood of Sawmill Ridge will begin at 4:30 p.m. from Dodgertown Parking Lot on 26th Street in Vero Beach and arrive to Downtown Friday at 5:30 p.m. Motorcycles should enter downtown on the south end of 14th Avenue, and park their motorcycles in the block in front of the old Florida Theatre.
The Charities of the Evening will have a Christmas Booth which will showcase information about their individual groups and act as the drop for holiday donations from the visiting crowd and bikers. Donors may select gifts from the agency’s “Wish List” that include diapers of all sizes, wipes, cleaning supplies, toiletries, paper products, dry and canned goods, toys for children (unwrapped) and any size and gender jeans, t-shirts, socks, underwear and sweatshirts. All items should be new and unused.
To celebrate the “bikes” Santa will arrive on the “Santa Cycle” accompanied by Mrs. Claus. The Party Dolls, Sha-Boom and City Dignitaries will join together to usher in Santa and Mrs. Claus while the official tree lighting and Pocahontas Park lights, courtesy of the City of Vero Beach, are lit at 6 p.m. Santa and Mrs. Claus will visit with children throughout the evening from the Santa House Gazebo in front of the Heritage Center. Former Miss Hibiscus queens will celebrate too handing out candy canes to the visiting children.
Presenting Sponsors are Main Street Vero Beach, Vero Heritage, Inc. and Southern Eagle-Budweiser. Corporate Sponsors are Mitsubish/Volvo of Vero Beach and Everything Outdoors. Riverside Bank and Ryan Weaver Insurance, Inc. are underwriting sponsors. Special thanks go to the City of Vero Beach, Squared Studios and Tom Lockwood. Media Sponsors are Press Journal, 93.7 The Breeze, 99.7 Jack FM, 97.1 The Ocean, and Newsradio 1490 WTTB. Admission to “Christmas in Downtown at Downtown Friday” is free and parking is available at curbside throughout downtown. No coolers allowed. For more information, call 772-770-2263, 772-234-4412, or 772-473-6909 or visit www.mainstreetverobeach.org.
Christmas in Downtown at Downtown Friday
The annual “Christmas in Downtown” event will be held in conjunction with “Downtown Friday” on Friday, November 28, the day after Thanksgiving from 3:00 p.m. to 8:30 pm. Arts and crafts vendors, who would like to participate in the Christmas Craft Market, are invited to submit an application form by downloading from www.veroheritage.org or by calling the Heritage Center at 772-770-2263 or Dee Morton, Market Manager for Vero Heritage, Inc., at 772- 388-4616. Booths are available both inside and outside the Heritage Center. Vendors with arts, crafts, specialty items and similar wares are welcome, no flea market items, please. Booth fees are $45 for the Christmas Craft Market.
A booth form for non-profit organizations/non craft businesses may be downloaded at the link above or by calling Susan Viviano at 772-978-9596. Food vendors may also contact Susan Viviano at 772-978-9596 for food booth costs and additional information.
Non-profit/non craft business booths will all be outside along 14th Avenue. Main Street Members & Non-Profits are$35.00; Non members are $100.
Booth set-up for all participants will begin at 12:30 p.m. when the street will be closed off to traffic. All participants must be in place by the 3 p.m. event start time. Due to the evening hours, outside vendors are asked to have booth lighting, lit by batteries or a generator, as no electricity is available.
Arts and Crafts Vendors Welcome at Downtown Friday
 The annual “Christmas in Downtown” event will be held in conjunction with “Downtown Friday” on Friday, November 28, the day after Thanksgiving from 3:00 p.m. to 8:30 pm. Arts and crafts vendors, who would like to participate in the Christmas Craft Market, are invited to submit an application form by downloading from www.veroheritage.org or by calling the Heritage Center at 772-770-2263 or Dee Morton, Market Manager for Vero Heritage, Inc., at 772- 388-4616. Booths are available both inside and outside the Heritage Center. Vendors with arts, crafts, specialty items and similar wares are welcome, no flea market items, please. Booth fees are $45 for the Christmas Craft Market.
A booth form for non-profit organizations/non craft businesses may be downloaded from www.mainstreetverobeach.org or by calling Susan Viviano at 772-978-9596. Food vendors may also contact Susan Viviano at 772-978-9596 for food booth costs and additional information.
Non-profit/non craft business booths will all be outside along 14th Avenue. Main Street Members & Non-Profits are$35.00; Non members are $100.
Christmas in Downtown at Downtown Friday is sponsored by Vero Heritage, Inc. and Main Street Vero Beach. The event is a fundraiser for both non-profit organizations.
About Downtown Friday
Vero
Beach's popular street party features live music, craft vendors,
community booths and
food & drink along 14th Avenue between 20th & 21st
Streets.  The
party runs from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm and is held 4 times a year.
History:
The
first Downtown Friday was held October, 1994 as a means to bring
awareness to the downtown district as well as raising money for
projects to enhance downtown. Since that time, thousands of
dollars has been donated to the City of Vero Beach from Main Street
Vero Beach (formerly know as the Downtown Vero Beach Association)
for enhancements to the eclectic requirements in the Downtown Friday
block (14th Avenue between 20th and 21st Streets), and the addition
of old-fashioned lampposts to the same area.
The
event was held the last Friday of each month, every month, for
about nine years. Following a loss of volunteers, the event took
a short hiatus and returned as a special event,  being held approximately
4 times yearly as a special event. The location, formally known
as a the Downtown Friday block, remains as the main spot for the
events, although some events demand larger space; hence, the block
is extended to include 21st Street between 13th and 15th Avenues.
Vendor Information:
Booths are
purchased: $35 for MSVB members and charities; $100 for non-members
which includes one year MSVB membership fee and subsequent events
at $35 booth fee. Current & upcoming
booth space reservations may be downloaded here:
Local charities are invited to make
a proposal to be the Charity of the Evening, allowing them a free
booth space and expanded publicity and advertising, as well as
the ability to hold a fundraiser at the event.
More information can be obtained
by calling Robert Votaw at 473-6909 or Beverly Paris at 234-4412
 Entertainment Information:
The coordinator for live entertainment is Marty
Paris. Interested performers can contact Marty at 772 559-6440 or
by email: parisml@bellsouth.net
The Downtown Friday Committee:
Join the most fun committee in Vero Beach! Meetings are held on selected Fridays at 8 a.m. in the board room of Oculina Bank on the corner of 12th Street and U.S. 1 in Vero Beach. Our committee members are:
Chairman-Robert Votaw-Oculina
Bank
Marty Paris-Paris Productions
Publicist, Beverly Paris -Paris Productions
Cathie Callery
Terry Torres-Bird Realty
Joe McMenamin-Home Depot
Alice Gaskill-Riverside National Bank
Mac Macfayden
Shira Johnson-Healthy Start Coalition
Susan Viviano
Lesa Talbot
Maria Kovachev
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