On Friday August 5 from 6:00-9:00pm, as part of a quarterly celebration in downtown Owen Sound, approximately 40 merchants will be open for business with in-store events, product demonstrations, live music performances and other activities. In addition, the streets will be closed for a display of Classic Cars and their owners who will be delighted to share stories and answer questions about their vehicles.

Fifties First Friday is a grass-roots collaboration between BoOST (Businesses and Organizations of Owen Sound Together), and the Downtown Improvement Area. Retailers and restaurants create a lively atmosphere with thematic programming including fifties costumes, music and merchandise. Everyone is welcome to attend; there will be prizes for the best fifties costume (details at the Artists' Co-op). For more information contact [email protected].

source: media release, BOOST