East Troy First Fridays: Stars, Stripes & Summer Nights

Celebrate the spirit of America at East Troy’s First Friday: Stars, Stripes & Summer Nights – a festive evening filled with community pride, music and summertime fun.

Join us Friday, July 3 from 5 to 8 p.m. at East Troy Village Square Park, 2881 Main St., as the square comes alive with red, white and blue energy for an unforgettable kickoff to East Troy's 2 Day Independence Day celebrations.

The evening features live music, food trucks, dining and retail specials, family-friendly activities and patriotic touches throughout — creating a vibrant, all-American celebration in the heart of downtown East Troy.

THE LOWDOWN:

 

BEER TENT:

East Troy First Fridays Beer Tent featuring an amazing selection of crowd-favorite craft brews, domestic beers, plus refreshing hard seltzers.

Sponsored by James R. Taylor & Sons

MUSIC: 

Big Al Wetzel Band

 

Sponsored by MP Systems

 

FOOD & BEVERAGE TRUCKS:

Lefty’s Too
Mami Feliz Mexican Cuisine
The Hive Taproom
Mad Lemonade Co. & Mad Dogz
Sticky Fingers & Fizz
Firewise BBQ
East Troy American Legion, Loomis- Martin Post 188 Roasted Sweet Corn

GRASS PARKING:
Tudo Sabor Brasil
Uyghur Grill LLC

 

ACTIVITIES: 

The evening is designed as a large-scale “birthday party for America,” including:

 

Artisan & Maker Marketplace

Granny's Crew
CrafteNook
Leslie Bakes
Magpies Gourmet Dog Treats
Lots of Knots
BookDaisies
Five Loaves Sourdough Co.
Granny's Crew
407 & Beyond Travel
Forever Elegance
Cozycomb Honey & Homestead, LLC
Lil' Printies
Katie Manschot Artistry Live Painting
AbracaDeb

COMMUNITY CORNER:

Fourth of July Memories Showcase: The East Troy Area Historical Society invites you to celebrate America's birthday by exploring a special collection of historic photos, cherished memories, and hometown stories highlighting Fourth of July celebrations in East Troy through the decades. Discover the traditions, parades, picnics, fireworks, and community gatherings that have brought generations together in celebration of our nation and our hometown.

Community Time Capsule: Community members are invited to contribute
items, letters, photos, mementos and other meaningful pieces of life in East Troy to our
America 250! Time Capsule. Bring to the historical society booth!

East Troy Family and Community Resource Center: Help create a giant America 250! Community Coloring Banner—kids of all ages are invited to add their artistic touch throughout the evening. Free America 250! giveaways while supplies last, including patriotic tattoos, necklaces, sunglasses, snap bracelets and more!

 

All-American Cake Bake-Off:

Who will take the cake? Taste and vote for your favorite creations in our community-wide baking competition. 

Enter a cake here: CLICK HERE

Lego Mural with Reach Church

East Troy All Sports Booster Club pong game

Visit the East Troy Cheer booth for an activity, photo booth and hands-on fun! Try a mini lesson and learn basic cheer sign, pom, and megaphone techniques from local athletes.

Girl Scout of Wisconsin Southeast 

Visit from the East Troy Fire Department firefighters, who will be bringing some of their fire trucks

St. Paul's School

Pack 17 Lego Pinewood Derby track!

Culver's of East Troy Games 
 

O'Leary Plumbing & Heating Water Wagon

 

KIDS ZONE:

STAR WARS OBSTACLE COURSE

Sponsored By 

 

BOUNCE HOUSE

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INFLATABLE LAND

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Food Truck Vendor Application

Marketplace Vendor Application
 

Sponsor First Fridays!