Flannel Fest: Marietta Main Street to host November First Friday
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MARIETTA -- The nights are getting chilly, but downtown Marietta businesses are warming up for First Friday from 5-9 p.m. this Friday. The November theme is "Flannel Fest," and the community is invited to don their cozy flannel and come downtown for late shopping, dining specials, pop-up artists, live music and more.
On the Armory lawn, Washington State College of Ohio will be joined by Artsbridge, Marietta College and the Washington County Board of Developmental Disabilities. The Marietta Community Foundation has launched its 2026 Nonprofit Challenge and has 27 nonprofits competing. The community is invited to stop into the foundation office and support their favorite nonprofit by dropping change into one of the decorated jugs.
Local businesses participating in First Friday specials include Dad's Primitive Workbench, JustAJar Design Press, Two Peas in a Pod Florist, River City Spaces, Threadz Boutique, American Flags and Poles, Life Balance Healing, J & M Books and Play, Clutch Collective, Wit & Whimzy, Teri Ann's Holiday, First City Records, Jeremiah's Coffee House, The Cook's Shop, Downtown Bargains, Schafer Leather Store, Over the Moon Pub & Pizza and Derailed Distillery. According to a press release from Marietta Main Street, November's First Friday will offer great opportunities for people to start their holiday shopping.
Downtown First Friday events take place the first Friday of every month from 5-9 p.m., February through December. According to the press release, each First Friday is a celebration of the local community and an opportunity for locals, tourists and area groups to show their support for the town, have fun and enjoy the beauty of vibrant, historic downtown Marietta.
Marietta Main Street is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to downtown revitalization using community and economic development and historic preservation strategies. Featured events and programs include First Fridays, the Build Up Marietta building and business improvement grant program, downtown beautification, public art, Main Street West, small business support, Hometown Holidays and more.
Learn more at www.mariettamainstreet.org.