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First Friday Art Walk Returns Friday, Sept. 1

Post Date:08/25/2023 2:00 PM

OCALA, Fla. (Aug. 25, 2023) – First Friday Art Walk returns to Downtown Ocala Friday, Sept. 1, 6 to 9 p.m. First Friday Art Walk occurs on the first Friday of each month, September through May. The following activities will be included in September’s event:

  • Hands-on art activities and demonstrations for all ages provided by local non-profit arts and cultural organizations.
  • Local artists selling their works throughout Downtown.
  • Participating businesses with extended hours.
  • Buskers stationed throughout the downtown area, including J & J Flute, My Uncle’s Friend, Prestine Allen, and Sean T Music.
  • Live musical performance will return to the Downtown Square, featuring Gypsy Sparrow.

In the event of inclement weather, the First Friday Art Walk will be canceled.

For more information, please contact the City of Ocala Cultural Arts Division at 352-629-8447 or artinfo@ocalafl.org; or visit www.ocalafl.org/artwalk.

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