Milledgeville Main Street, in partnership with Georgia College & State University’s Wellness and Recreation Department, are hosting a First Friday Touch-ATruck & Touch-A-Truck Xtreme event Nov. 1st from 6-8 p.m on the 100 block of North Wilkinson Street.
DJ Cut Master D. will be playing musical favorites while cars, trucks, and vehicles of all shapes and sizes line the street for viewing. A local car dealership, Beckham’s Used Cars, will spotlight the Touch-A-Truck XTREME with an unbelievable collection of locally owned monster trucks.
Heavy equipment and first responders’ lights will flash, and the crowd will have a chance to satisfy their curiosity by getting up close to explore the vehicles. This includes everything from fire trucks, bulldozer, a wrecker, MPD, BCSD, GSP, GMC PD, DNR, and monster trucks.
Kona Ice will be on location with their slushies, along with a few other food trucks. Skyla Yates will be offering amazing face painting and First Friday sponsors and local nonprofit organizations will have free activities and games for the children.
“This is a unique opportunity to let community members of all ages see, touch, and interact while learning about the vehicles and agencies on site,” said Carlee Schulte, Milledgeville Main Street executive director. “This free, family event is something that everyone enjoys, and we are deeply appreciative of our partner with GC Wellness and Recreation departing as well as our event sponsors.”
Milledgeville Baldwin County Allied Arts will also be is hosting a Music + Creator’s Corner at the Black Heritage Plaza. The event will feature Fall Line Rambler and local artists selling unique pieces from 6-8p.m.
The Milly Farmers Market, which is held every first and third Friday of the month, will be open from 4-7p.m. at The Pavilion, located at 222 E. Hancock St. Local and sustainable farmers will be selling items to the community. The Milly Farmers Market is a double SNAP/EBT approved market.
Milledgeville Main Street thanks its title sponsor, Five Star Automotive Group, and its champions sponsors Fickling Lake Country Realty, WMVG 104.5, RestoPros, Nelly’s Pet Resort and Kinetics by Windstream.
Milledgeville Main Street is always interested in featuring new, unique entertainment for the monthly, family friendly First Friday event in downtown Milledgeville. For performing artists interested in being involved or for more information about First Friday, visit Milledgeville Main Street on the web at milledgevillemainstreet. com or contact the office at 478-414-4014 or lwooten@milledgevillega. us.
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