08/07/2026
It's time for Downtown Canton Ga First Friday with NASHVILLE NATION!
🎶Opening up the evening is Jessie Albright and she is bringing her powerhouse vocals and dynamic stage presence to Downtown Canton!
Originally from Vermont and now based in North Georgia, Jessie Albright is a singer-songwriter, guitarist, and multi-instrumentalist whose sound blends rock, blues, funk, and folk into an unforgettable live performance. Whether performing solo or with her full band, Jessie delivers high-energy shows filled with crowd favorites and original music that keep audiences singing along all night.
Influenced by legendary artists like Pink Floyd, Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Beatles, Susan Tedeschi, Grace Potter, and Etta James, Jessie has shared the stage with nationally known acts including Mothers Finest, Spin Doctors, and Randall Bramblett.
Canton, are you ready for a treat? Nashville Nation is the Southeast’s ultimate modern country party band, celebrated for bringing the sound, energy, and spirit of today’s hottest country hits to life on stage. With unmatched talent, top-tier musicianship, and an electrifying live show, Nashville Nation will keep you singing all night. Don't miss this incredible performance. Grab your friends, enjoy dinner at one of Downtown Canton's amazing restaurants, and get ready for a night of great music!
Here are a few things for you to 'KNOW BEFORE YOU GO' Friday evening.
🎶First Friday is 6-9pm
'Party After the Party' will be at Green Line Brewery and La Cantina On Main. Check their fb pages for more details. ;)
**Chairs**
You may begin setting out chairs at 7am Friday morning. The irrigation system in Cannon Park will be operating between 6-7am so please wait until 7am for chair placement.
Keep in mind Cannon Park is not the only spot for chairs. Once Main Street is closed for the event at 4pm, you can spread out into the Water Authority and Jones Building lots on either side of Cannon Park. North Street will turn into one lane so the area directly behind Cannon Park will also be available! We also ask that you please keep the sidewalks clear.
**Set up for First Friday**
Please remove all vehicles along Main Street and within the Jones Building and Water Authority lots by 3pm Friday so vendors can begin to set up at 4pm.
**Cruise In**
🚙The Cruise In Car Show will be located within the Cherokee County Water Employee Parking lot. Classic Cars may begin arriving at 4:30 and will enter from the North Street entrance. This is on a first come, first served basis until the lot is full.
COMPLIMENTARY SHUTTLE
We've got you covered with a COMPLIMENTARY SHUTTLE to get you to the event area again this year!
You may park your vehicle at The Mill on Etowah near the lower parking area across from District on The Etowah Apartments (look for the water tower near the District entrance) and jump on the Shuttle that will pick you up beginning at 5:30pm and drop you off at the corner of Academy & Main. Thank you Hennessy Limo Atlanta for partnering with us and THANK YOU to our shuttle sponsor Mauldin Body Shop & Towing. Please note the shuttle will be available between the hours of 5:30pm and 10:00pm so please plan your evening accordingly.
🚗 PUBLIC PARKING is available:
Archer Street Parking Deck
Parking area at the corner of Academy and Main
Behind the Historic Courthouse
Brown Park
North Street (former North Street Apartments)
**Don't forget about the SHUTTLE!
🚻 THREE RESTROOMS and WASH STATION AREAS
Behind the Canton Stage
Along the sidewalk of the Water Authority (North Street)
Along the sidewalk of the Jones Building
A DROP OFF ZONE will be available on North Street near the Water Authority. This is great if you want to pull up and drop someone off and go park.
* HANDICAP PARKING
There will several coned parking spaces available along North Street to the rear of the Jones Building.
Also please remember to take advantage of the DROP OFF area along North Street near Cherokee County Water And Sewerage Authority.
ADDITIONAL SEATING
NORTH STREET will turn into ONE LANE OF TRAFFIC from the rear of the Jones Building to the Water Authority Building/Drop Off zone. This will allow us to offer more seating.
Please leave ALL sidewalks leading to restrooms and around Cannon Park open to foot traffic. Do not set up blankets or chairs on the sidewalks.
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🎈KIDS ZONE activities:
* ChrisAlly Events & Party Rentals Inflatable
* Coussens Family Balloons
BEautiful Face Painting
Christ the Rock - Canton
Come make some memories while you're enjoying everything First Friday has to offer!
🍕🍻FOOD AND BEVERAGES located along Main Street
Choate BBQ
The Little Sober Bar
Patty Wagon ATL
Le Macaron
Elote Express
Big Door Vineyards
Queenie's
Cheez'd & Confuzed
Joe's Lonestar Tacos
Kona Ice of North Georgia
Cloud 9 Kettle Corn
Green Line Brewery
Stout's Brewery
Three Roses Bar
Goin Local Seafood Bar
King of Pops
Soundtrack Soda Co.
Rock N Roll Sushi
Goin' Local Street Dogs
It's A Tropical Thang
B&B Social
La Cantina on Main
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Real Crepes
Joupe Jeht
Geno's Bag O'Donuts
Tweety Bird Funnel Cakes
🛍 RETAIL SHOPS WILL HAVE EXTENDED SHOPPING HOURS
🪑IF YOU WOULD LIKE A SIT DOWN MEAL, our restaurants are waiting to serve you! Reservations are encouraged!
*Engine Bay Barber, Santa Casa Center and Service League of Cherokee County will be set up near the Canton Theatre so please make sure to visit with them!
👏 SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR FIRST FRIDAY SPONSORS!!
CANTON STAGE SPONSOR - Hasty Pope
PRESENTING SPONSOR - J. Lyndon Financial
PLATINUM SPONSORS
Revive Day Spa & Boutique
DT Chiropractic
Go Kinetic Home Georgia
Price Law Group, LLC
Boulevard - Where Luxury Lives
White Rabbit Electrology
Rock N Roll Sushi
Jake West Agency
LUXOver Lighting
District on The Etowah Apartments
Capital Recovery Corporation
SHUTTLE SPONSOR
Mauldin Body Shop & Towing
Hennessy Limo Atlanta
KIDS ZONE SPONSORS
Jape Services
The Med Spa at Revive
Servicewise Electric & Plumbing
GOLD SPONSORS
Indulgence Fine Jewelry
Chuck's Auto Repair
IN KIND
Hampton Inn
Family Life Magazines
Canton City Lifestyle
Black Cat Merchandising
EMI
****The First Friday event area is to capacity. No additional vendor space is available for the 2026 season. Thank you for understanding.
See you soon!
