Friday After 5

About

Running since 1997, Friday After 5 marks its 30th anniversary in 2026 as an award-winning, summer-long free festival on the downtown Owensboro riverfront. The Kroger Street Fair opens at 5:00 p.m. each week and features food vendors, drink vendors, family-friendly activities, and community attractions. The Kroger Street Fair includes 21 food and alcohol vendors, seven craft-style vendors, and five nonprofit vendors. Expect 15,000 to 20,000 people each Friday with good weather. Friday After 5 was named one of the "Top Ten Summer Festivals" in Kentucky and won the prestigious Reader's Choice Platinum Award for "Best Community Event."

Details

Type

Festival

Season / Event Date(s)

Summer 2026 (weekly Fri)

Venue

Downtown Owensboro riverfront

Tags

• food
• vendors
• music-series
• needs-verification