Friday After 5 announces changes and 2025 plans
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Event organizers say Friday After 5's 2025 season will run on Friday nights from May 16 through August 1.
Officials say concerts and activities will emanate from McConnell Plaza. The main concert stage will be located in the plaza. A second weekly entertainment location will be the Overlook Stage at Smothers Park. The Street Fair will encompass Veterans Boulevard and adjoining streets near and around the Plaza.
Event organizers say the weekly festival will begin at approximately 5 p.m. each Friday with street vendors, food offerings and other activities. Programming on the Overlook Stage will occur from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.. Main Stage concerts will take place from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.. The full season lineup will be announced soon, including all activities, concerts, and events.
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Officials say a new executive committee was recently appointed by the Friday After 5 board. Members are:
Brad Howton – Chair
Anthony Hamby – Vice-Chair
Gabby Knight – Treasurer
Charlotte Newton – Secretary
Brad Howton, Chair of Friday After 5, said, 'We couldn't be more excited for the season. We have a new Executive Committee and Board dedicated and committed to strengthening the incredible tradition of Friday After 5. Our goal is to continue building upon the fantastic work of previous leadership to make downtown Owensboro, Kentucky the place to be on Friday nights for years to come. We have invested substantial time listening to our fans, sponsors, vendors, and partners. Those discussions have brought us to an exciting plan to refresh and refocus the weekly concert series and street fair. With a centralized approach and a focus on quality programming for our fans, we are confident this will be one of the best seasons yet.'
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Organizers say Jagoe Homes has partnered with Friday After 5 as the Title and Presenting Sponsor for 2025, 2026 and 2027. Specifically, Bill and Scott Jagoe, co-owners of Jagoe Homes, are sponsors of Friday After 5.
There are two principal sponsorship opportunities available: Platinum and Gold Sponsor. If interested, please contact Heath Eric at heath@theericgroup.com for more information.
Additionally, a limited number of Community Partner Sponsorships are available. Please contact Gabby Knight at treasurer@FridayAfter5.com for information on becoming a Community Partner.
Vendors and food trucks who wish to participate in this street fair should contact Charlotte Newton at fa5@FridayAfter5.com.
The Eric Group will continue to secure all talent for the main stage and provide production and management services for the series.
The Eric Group's CEO, Heath Eric, shared, 'We intend to continue the record-smashing trends from last season and present some of the most desirable and exciting acts each week. Friday After 5 will undoubtedly be the region's weekly destination in downtown Owensboro, drawing thousands of fans each night to enjoy the concerts and festivities, then patronize local businesses. We're proud to be a part of the team.'
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