Cartersville First Friday Encourages Residents To "Buy Fresh, Buy Local"

Staff Report

The Cartersville Downtown Development Authority this week will host its September First Friday event.

Featuring its “Buy Fresh, Buy Local” theme, the event will take place on Sept. 5 at Friendship Plaza in downtown Cartersville.

This free event will start at 5 p.m. with a few kid’s activities including coloring fun and sidewalk chalk.

Also, vendors of the Cartersville Farmers Market will be set up in front of various local downtown businesses from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Music entertainment will be provided by Rolling Nowhere who will be playing from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Friendship Plaza.

As the band’s website states, “Rolling Nowhere has been described as a Psychedelic Junkyard Roots band with a sound that evolves with every show.”

Rolling Nowhere’s sound combines classic country, old time folk, blues, and psychedelic rock and roll.

Local farmers from the Cartersville Farmers Market will be set up at this event, vending everything from fruits and vegetables to jams and jellies to arts and crafts. Several members of the Booth Photography Guild, as well as other local artists, will also be set up around downtown.

“This is such a great opportunity to support our local farmers and artists,” said Special Events Coordinator Hollie Duncan. “There is no cost for this fun event, and it is a wonderful opportunity to get out of the house with your family and enjoy your Friday evening in Downtown Cartersville shopping, dining, playing, and listening to great music.”

For additional information, visit www.downtowncartersville.org or call 770.607.3480.