From Great Bend Economic Development...
Great Bend Alive, the downtown arm of Great Bend Economic Development (GBED), is to hold the Fridays on Forest season opener this Friday from 5 – 10 p.m. The kickoff event will take place on Forest Avenue, from Williams to Main Street. This year’s first sponsor, SOFTwarfare, is proud to support what is expected to be the biggest and best Fridays on Forest season yet. To celebrate the start of the new season, join Great Bend Alive, SOFTwarfare, and the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce for a special ribbon-cutting ceremony at 5 PM at the corner of Williams and Forest.
The kickoff event will feature live music from Tim Anthony & the Anamals and an exciting lineup of food vendors, including Lumpy’s, Los Dos Portillo’s, Brand 17 BBQ, Lana’s Catering & Goodies, and Flatlanders Stone-fired Pizzas behind Dry Lake Brewing. Gambino’s is joining the festivities this year, offering a pizza buffet from 5-7 PM. With the addition of The Landing, located at the corner of Williams and Forest, attendees can grab a fresh coffee from the Avast Ye Java Coffee trailer or indulge in a Freaking Delicious Cheesecake. Alcohol will be available from licensed vendors, including Los Dos Portillo’s, Lumpy’s, Charlie’s Place, and Dry Lake Brewing.
Mark your calendar for the last Friday of each month from April through October for all Fridays on Forest events. Find a list of all the Fridays on Forest dates online at www.gbedinc.com/downtownevents.