Milledgeville Main Street hosts Beach Bash

  • First Friday Beach Bash was full of visitors to Milledgeville’s mini beach in the parking lot of the Deep Roots stage area. Made from 80 tons of sand, the beach was littered with nets, balls, and pools for water and sandy activities.
    First Friday Beach Bash was full of visitors to Milledgeville’s mini beach in the parking lot of the Deep Roots stage area. Made from 80 tons of sand, the beach was littered with nets, balls, and pools for water and sandy activities.
  • A group of attendees circled together to play a game of “pass the ball” with the added fight of not allowing it to hit the sand. Players ran back and forth to rescue the ball from impending doom as it bounced around the circle.
    A group of attendees circled together to play a game of “pass the ball” with the added fight of not allowing it to hit the sand. Players ran back and forth to rescue the ball from impending doom as it bounced around the circle.
  • Angelia Howard with LifeLink of Georgia tabled to discuss with attendees about organ, eye, and tissue donations.
    Angelia Howard with LifeLink of Georgia tabled to discuss with attendees about organ, eye, and tissue donations.
  • Younger children found peace by the sides of scattered pools along the beach, whether playing with a ball or amongst the water and sand.
    Younger children found peace by the sides of scattered pools along the beach, whether playing with a ball or amongst the water and sand.
  • Jessica Whitehead had some of her Seeking Asylum collection displayed for attendees.
    Jessica Whitehead had some of her Seeking Asylum collection displayed for attendees.
  • A visitor of the Allied Arts table’s arts and crafts selection designed a present for her dad for Father’s Day, June 18.
    A visitor of the Allied Arts table’s arts and crafts selection designed a present for her dad for Father’s Day, June 18.
  • Representatives with the Twin Lakes Library gave away free books and offered numerous arts and crafts activities to visitors of the beach.
    Representatives with the Twin Lakes Library gave away free books and offered numerous arts and crafts activities to visitors of the beach.
  • Kona Ice served slushies and cool drinks throughout the evening to beach goers.
    Kona Ice served slushies and cool drinks throughout the evening to beach goers.

    Milledgeville Main Street, in partnership with Five Star Automotive Group, hosted First Friday’s Beach Bash in the parking lot area of the Deep Roots stage, June 2.

    With 80 tons of sand covering the concrete area, a part of downtown was transformed into a mini beach complete with water activities, volleyball courts, limbo, face painting, and a chance to visit the Artrageous Airbrush truck. Throughout the evening, two DJs played a collection of country and pop music on the south side of the beach.

    Approaching the beach area, guests stood on the sidewalk holding signs with hashtags and a “Honk if you love Milly!” sign. Tables also lined the walkway leading to the beach with various arts and crafts, free books, and other activities from multiple organizations.

    And on the street, attendees looked forward to receiving a sweet treat from the Kona Ice Truck.

    Welcoming in the summer and summer break, Milledgeville Main Street regarded the night as “sand-sational” with a good turnout.