Brunswick Main Street, Inc.

Main Street Committee Meetings

Promotions
Please Call 301-834-5591
13 W. Potomac Street

Design
Please Call 301-834-5591
13 W. Potomac Street

First Friday Participation Guidelines
for
Community Groups and Organizations

Farmers Market Every Wednesday 4pm to 7pm at Railroad Square Landing

First Friday Activities

2009 First Friday Themes

Downtown Brunswick celebrates First Friday Night on the Town on the first Friday of each month from 5-9 p.m. Join us on First Friday for family fun including live entertainment, extended store hours, and more.

New - Listing of Downtown Shops, Restaurants, & Attractions

January 2	"Out with the OLD, In with the NEW"
February 6	"Main Street is Sweet on Brunswick"
March 6	"Luck of the Irish"
April 3	"Step into Spring"
May 1	"Pet-A-Palooza"
June 5	"Ride On" - featuring the Downhill Mile Race & Bike Rodeo
July 3* Old Time Games Pie Eating Contest Children's Parade Red, White, & Brew Memphis Pit Barbecue tickets available	"Old Fashioned 4th" featuring Live Entertainment ""JUMPTOWN" American R&B
August 7* "Archaeological Dig"for Kids Volleyball Games Sandboxes and Water Misters Movies in the Park featuring "Madagasgar" Brought to you by the Brunswick Economic Development Commission	"Beach Party" featuring Live Entertainment ""The Jimi Cupino Project" Blues Swing, &Folk Covers
September 4* Antique Tractor Show Climbing Wall RC Car Race	"Great Outdoors" featuring Live Entertainment """Furnace Mountain" Ethno-Appalachian Roots
October 2	"RR Days Kickoff" Wine &Beer Garden
November 6	"Autumn Harvest"
December 4	"North Pole Stroll"

*Live Entertainment Planned

June First Friday "Ride On"

First Friday in June was for riding and racing. The Downhill Mile Race had 44 entrants,which was double that of last years' race. The Bike Rodeo was held in City Hall parking lot and children participated in a remote control car race in Square Corner Park. Below are photos from the event:


Jake Fishkin of Hagerstown won the youth division	David Shafer of Middletown won the adult division with a time of 4.44


Michael Deener is the bike rider	Gail and Sherri from PNC Bank

March First Friday "Pot of Gold Winners"

During First Friday in March the weather was balmy and the Irish spirit prevailed as downtown visitors searched for leprechauns in participating businesses. If one was lucky and discovered the leprechaun, a gold coin was the prize. Many visitors also entered a drawing for "Pots of Gold'. The drawing was held at 8PM that evening in Square Corner Park and two lucky winners were each awarded a pot containing 50 gold coins. Pictured below are the winners along with Main Street Executive Director Patrick Kay and Vicki Allgaier, Promotions Committee Chair.

February First Friday Valentine Parking Meter Decorating Contest

On February 4 ,participants in Brunswick Main Street's first ever parking meter decorating contest began the task of turning those much much maligned steel coin eaters into objects of beauty and interest. Twenty eight meters were festively decorated in either a Spirit of Valentine or Spirit of Brunswick theme. Pictured below are the First Place winners from both categories.


Spirit of Brunswick, "Girl Scout" Girl Scout Troop 81410	Spirit of Valentine's, "Kissing Booth" Steven & Elinn Allgaier & Family

First Fridays Are Brought to you by:

Brunswick Main Street

With support from

City of Brunswick

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Self-Guided Walking Tours Available During First Fridays

First Friday Extended Shopping Hours - 5-9 p.m.
Join Historic Downtown Brunswick's shops, restaurants, cafes, and antique markets on First Friday. Shops offer extended shopping hours, and many host special activities. During First Fridays, visitors can take in gallery exhibits, enjoy live music in a one-of-a-kind coffee house, browse numerous boutiques and stores, or pick up a new book at an independent book store. Brunswick also boasts having over 16,000 square feet of antiques within a two block area!

For information about other great things to see and do in Frederick County:
FrederickTourism.org

Participate in First Fridays - Download Guidelines and Application
Brunswick Main Street welcomes community organizations, non-profits, clubs and similar organizations located outside of the downtown area to participate in First Fridays. First Fridays are held on the first Friday of every month, and feature special activities, entertainment, and extended store hours. These events are designed to highlight the best Brunswick has to offer, and provide a great experience for visitors. If your group wishes to participate during First Fridays, please review the Participation Guidelines and fill out a First Friday Participation Application.

Please contact Brunswick Main Street at 301-834-5591 or brunswickms@gmail.com for more information regarding these events.

To volunteer to work on any of these events or to join the Promotions Committee, please contact brunswickms@gmail.com.

More downtown events sponsored by The City of Brunswick and other local organizations are planned for 2008. Visit www.brunswickmd.gov for additional information.