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First Friday Art Walk Returns, Friday, Oct. 1

Post Date:09/21/2021 11:58 AM

OCALA, Fla. (Sept. 21, 2021) – The First Friday Art Walk will take place in downtown Ocala Friday, Oct. 1, 6 to 9 p.m. The First Friday Art Walk occurs on the first Friday of each month, September through May.

The following activities will be included in October’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 (musicians) stationed throughout the downtown area, including My Uncle’s Friend and The Allens playing ambient music.
  • Live musical performance on the Downtown Square, featuring Nino Castaneda, with a Zombie Flash Mob intermission.

In the event of inclement weather, the First Friday Art Walk will move to the Ocala Downtown Market, 310 SE Third St.

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

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