3rd Friday - January 15th, 2021

January 15, 2021 is the next 3rd Friday. 3rd Friday is the perfect excuse to get bundled up and explore Downtown Salisbury. Even though there won’t be vendors on the Plaza, there’s still local shops and restaurants to support, and art to be enjoyed.

Salisbury Art Space will be open on 3rd Friday showcasing its brand-new exhibition titled “Good Riddance 2020!” – filled by area artists sharing what they’ve made over the infamous 2020 year. The exhibition will be judged by local artists and educators Sarah Perdue and Heather Riser, whose work will be on display in the Foyer gallery.

Life in Watercolor: The Works of Katherine Wood Day is also on display at Salisbury Art Space, with all works for sale as a fundraiser for Salisbury Art Space and Salisbury A&E District. Katherine Wood Day, also known as K. Wood (1953 – 2011) took up watercolor after a career as a photography archivist, and rarely allowed her work to be shown during her lifetime. Her husband, Michael H. Day, hopes the works will bring joy to viewers, and helps raise funds for the arts in Downtown Salisbury.

If you’re headed out this 3rd Friday, be sure to support some of the amazing local shops and restaurants in Downtown Salisbury.

Shoppers be sure to check out Bomshell Boutique, open until 7 p.m. for 3rd Friday, with 20% off the entire store! Lilac Clothing Company is offering 50% off all demin, plus fun coupon scratch-offs while you shop! Plus check out Simply Salisbury, Kaiju Records, The Spot, L. Vondredi, Lurking Class Skate Shop and more! Plus, you can stop in Angello’s Scoops or Cake Art for a sweet treat or Brew River for some live music with On the Edge.

Concerned about social distance, not to worry! 3rd Friday’s virtual event will be filled with online content, links to local retailers, and more. You can find the virtual event on Facebook - on the event page from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. or by clicking here. 3rd Friday is a downtown economic development initiative and a project of the Salisbury Arts & Entertainment District, in partnership with The City of Salisbury

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3rd Friday Dec 18th - DecemberFest!

December 18, 2020 is the next 3rd Friday in Downtown Salisbury, and even though there won’t be vendors on the Plaza, its still a great time to support the local shops and restaurants Downtown.

Concerned about social distance, not to worry! 3rd Friday’s virtual event will be filled with online content and links to local retailers, and artisans for all your shopping needs.

If your headed out this 3rd Friday, you will be in for a treat now that the lights along Main Street are all lit with sparkling lights. The Holiday Tree, Menorah and Kinara are all on display making great photo opportunities.

The Letters to Santa Mailbox is a great way to get in touch with Santa this year, and if you follow the special instructions, you’ll even get a reply back. Many of the Downtown retailers have decorated their windows for the Holidays, and for a chance at glory – as they are competing in the 2020 Downtown Salisbury Window Decorating Contest, with winners announced on 3rd Friday.

Shoppers be sure to check out Lilac Clothing Company, open late just for 3rd Friday, with 25% off the entire store all day long! You’re sure to find something for that special person on your gift list! Lilac has just restocked new locally made candles from Artisan Aromas and Jellyfish necklaces by Kauriee. Bomshell Boutique is another great place to stop and shop, as well as, Simply Salisbury, Kaiju Records, The Spot, L. Vondredi, Lurking Class Skate Shop and more! Plus, you can stop in Angello’s Scoops or Cake Art for a sweet treat!

For those not headed out this 3rd Friday, that’s okay too! 3rd Friday will host a virtual Facebook event filled with holiday cheer, links to local artisans and a very special performance of the Nutcracker by the Eastern Shore Ballet Theatre. Salisbury is very lucky to have a top-notch ballet company, and we are thrilled to be able to share their 2020 performance with all of you. The online event will also feature links to the Salisbury Art Space online bazaar, shopping links for 3rd Friday vendors, and more!

3rd Friday is a downtown economic development initiative and a project of the Salisbury Arts & Entertainment District, in partnership with The City of Salisbury

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3rd Friday Nov 20th - Holiday Lights

November 20, 2020 is the next 3rd Friday in Downtown Salisbury, with another night of socially-distanced shopping. November’s theme is Holiday Lights, complete with holiday cheer and an illuminated Christmas Tree! It is also the last 3rd Friday held outdoors until Spring, so it’s time to stock up on locally made arts and crafts from 3rd Friday’s outdoor vendors for the gift-giving season.

November 3rd Friday normally coincides with the annual Holiday Tree Lighting

Ceremony, and while COVID -19 will prevent us from having a formal ceremony this year, the tree will still be illuminated on Nov 20th in time for 3rd Friday.

The tree will be on display in front of the City of Salisbury Parking Garage located at the intersection of Circle Avenue and Division Street, on the food truck parking pad right across from First Shore Federal and the Wicomico Public Library. In anticipation of the Hanukkah and Kwanzaa seasons, a menorah and a kinara will be displayed with the tree, fully lit, until Hanukkah and Kwanzaa begin on December 10th and December 26th respectively, when daily lightings begin. So stop on by for some photos!

Missing getting to sit on Santa's lap this year? The Letters for Santa mailbox will be up in front of the Downtown Salisbury Visitor Center – it’s the perfect socially-distanced way to tell Santa all about how you’ve been extra good this year! For instructions on how to send your letter to Santa, AND get a reply - click here!

On the Plaza, artists and crafters will line the street with local handmade items for sale, for a perfect socially-distanced, open-air shopping experience. It’s the last outdoor 3rd Friday of the season, so it’s the perfect time to stock up on locally made treasures for the holiday gift giving season. You'll find everything from handmade jewelry and candles, to skin care products, handmade wreaths and cool tie-dye! Plus, Tops Cut Off DJ Team will keep things festive with a holiday playlist filled with all of your favorites.

Shoppers be sure to stop by Downtown Salisbury’s long list of merchants, with everything you need this holiday season! From Lilac Clothing Company, L. Vondredi Boutique and Simply Salisbury to Kaiju Records, The MudHud, Cake Art and Lurking Class Skate Shop – there are lots of great finds for everyone on your list.

Check out the Plaza’s newest retailer, Bomshell Boutique, a trendy women’s fashion retailer offering 15% off just for 3rd Friday! Bomshell Boutique has locations in West Ocean City, and Rehoboth Beach and carries super stylish and trendy women's fashion. St. Peters Episcopal Church is holding their annual Fall Bazaar virtually this year, and there is still time to score handmade gift baskets on their online platform.

With this month’s “Holiday Lights” theme, community members are encouraged to participate by sending in photography and art inspired by their favorite holiday celebrations. Submissions will be shared online in the virtual event, and in an event recap e-blast. Send images to 3rdFridaySBY@gmail.com.

Face-masks are required in the event area during event hours from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Hand sanitizing stations will be provided, and extra face-masks will be made available at the 3rd Friday table.

3rd Friday is a downtown economic development initiative and a project of the Salisbury Arts & Entertainment District, in partnership with The City of Salisbury

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