08/05/2026
Steubenville, we hate to do this but: due to heavy thunderstorms, First Friday (August 7) is now Second Friday (August 14).
We like to keep it “rain or shine”, but we have a tight budget after the last First Friday and 4th of July power outages: we can’t risk another bust!
The great news is that our wonderful sound crew, musicians, and volunteers can make the rescheduled date, so and our annual live 80’s Karaoke Competition with Mr. Fancy Pants is a go. Same time, same place, different day. (Here’s the sign up form for karaoke, by the way: https://forms.gle/tsiK4S8AMXriNeaLA)
Now, there are a few inside events scheduled for the August 7th First Friday that CAN'T be moved. A lot of the brick and mortar businesses of downtown Steubenville rely on the extra business that our street festival brings, so would you kindly come patronize them this Friday? Call it a “Support Downtown Steubenville During a Thunderstorm” event? "Enter the Thunderdome?" Here’s what’s happening:
Bookmarx Bookstore
The Return of Peter and Patricia Marx and Customer Appreciation Party
6:30PM
Come say hello to Peter and Patricia Marx, founders of Bookmarx, and enjoy an evening with friends and neighbors, Friday, August 7th, starting at 6:30 p.m.! At 7 p.m., Peter will give a lecture about his latest project. "Harper's Weekly: Illustrations of Our Nation" will showcase dozens of 19th century illustrations (available for sale) of important events in American history. A great America 250 event! We are also happy to say that we will be doing a limited opening of our new children's room! Light refreshments provided.
Steubenville Grocery Box
5:00-8:00
serving Fried Green Tomatoes
w/ wine and local beer on tap
and 10% discount on all wine in the store
Dinner from 4th street standard, with margaritas and beer on tap; dinner at Yorgo’s Potatoes, ice-cream at Leonardo's Coffeehouse & Renaissance Coffee Roasting Co., pottery at Spyridon Studios.
Thanks for bearing with us, everyone! We love you and can't wait to see you downtown!