First Fridays Event Series

A monthly celebration of our community's movers and shakers, creatives and performers, and local businesses.

Free and open to the public, First Fridays is a new and recurring event for 2022 that aims to celebrate the individuals who make up our vibrant community. Convening on the first Friday of the month throughout spring and summer, this event highlights our town’s unique offerings and encourages visitors to seek out new, authentic experiences and enjoy Downtown Alamosa. This event routinely gathers in the heart of Alamosa, First Fridays Headquarters is located at 627 Main Street.

To all the makers, creators, restaurateurs, musicians, small businesses, and all other creatives in between... this one is for you!

Interested in getting involved as a local vendor? Click here.

What to Expect: Upcoming First Friday Events

Good times, good people, and one incredible community. Each event throughout the season will offer a different theme complemented by live music, local eats, and vendors in the Market on Main. Check back in throughout the summer to see what’s next on the roster.

Upcoming Events

Date: May 6, 2022

Theme: Cinco de Mayo Celebration

Friday, May 6th is set to be our biggest First Friday event yet! This week's celebration is Cinco de Mayo themed and will feature specials and deals from many of our Downtown businesses. Plus, the Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area will be having their Cinco de Mayo celebration on San Juan!

Date: June 3, 2022

Theme: Hellooooo Summer!

Frequently Asked Questions

When is First Friday?

First Friday happens on the first Friday of each month, March through November 2022. The event starts at 5pm and goes until 8pm.

Where do I park?

In addition to free parking along Main Street, there are 7 free public parking lots located within the downtown area.

How much does it cost to get in?

First Fridays are completely free to attend. Each First Fridays event will feature free entertainment, and games courtesy of Visit Alamosa. First Fridays also features Art, Shopping, and Dining deals, plan to spend according to your interests.

Do you accept credit cards or cash?

That's up to each artist or business but it can't hurt to have both just in case.

Is this event for all ages?

Absolutely! Some merchants even have special low-cost or free activities (like sidewalk chalk) for kiddos.

Where is First Friday?

The dense core of First Fridays is located Downtown. First Fridays Headquarters is located at 627 Main Street -this is where you can get the latest information on the event.

Interested in joining a First Friday event as a vendor?

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Markets on Main

The "First Fridays Market on Main" event series will host a rotating list of entertainers, makers, and artists offering handmade items for sale. We're excited to welcome the below vendors for our next event. Be sure to stop by and say hello!