East Troy First Fridays: East Troy Creates

Get ready for a night bursting with creativity and community spirit at East Troy’s First Friday: East Troy Creates, a celebration of art, makers and imagination.

Join us Friday, May 1 from 5 to 8 p.m. at East Troy Village Square Park, 2881 Main St., as the square transforms into a vibrant open-air art studio and makers’ market filled with local talent, hands-on creativity and one-of-a-kind finds.

The evening features live music, food trucks, dining and retail specials, artist showcases, kid-friendly activities and much more, making it the perfect way to kick off a creative night in the heart of downtown East Troy.

 

THE LOWDOWN:

 

BEER TENT:

East Troy First Fridays beer tent featuring craft brews

Sponsored by Sauced Pizzeria

 

MUSIC: 

 

Andy Carroll & The People He Owes $ To
 

Sponsored by MP Systems

FOOD TRUCKS:

Cocina Filipina Fare
Lefty’s Too
Mr. P's Grilled Cheese
Mami Feliz Mexican Cuisine
Jakarta Cafe
Pinky's FroYo
Curd Girl

GRASS PARKING:
Tudo Sabor Brasil
Uyghur Grill LLC
Pedro's Authentic Mexican Cuisine

ACTIVITIES: 

ARTISAN AVENUE:

Cayla the Painter Live Portraits
Mickie Duesing Art
Katie Manschot Artistry
Lil' Printies
Jules' Jewels
Dainty Dots

Historical Showcase: The East Troy Historical Society Artist Showcase celebrates local creativity inspired by our community’s rich history, landmarks, and small-town charm.

First Fridays Photo Booth 

East Troy Community School District Artisan Alley: This East Troy School District Showcase features artwork from talented students at the middle school and elementary schools, highlighting imagination, learning, and self-expression in action.
 

Makers Spotlight & Marketplace: Shop one-of-a-kind, handcrafted goods from our unique vendors as well as talk to local artisans!

Granny's Crew
CrafteNook
Leslie Bakes
Magpies Gourmet Dog Treats
Nostalgic Nails with Grace
Lots of Knots
BookDaisies
Five Loaves Sourdough Co.
Granny's Crew
407 & Beyond Travel

 

Community Corner: 
East Troy Community Center paint a rock for East Troy's Community Garden
Lego Mural with Reach Church
East Troy Manor Create as You Go Canvas
Nature's Classroom Institute
East Troy American Legion, Loomis- Martin Post 188
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 Chalk Art Station
Culver's of East Troy Games 
O'Leary Plumbing & Heating Water Wagon

 

KIDS ZONE:

Sponsored By 

 

Bounce House

 

Interactive Art: Unleash your inner artist! Contribute to a community art piece or try your hand at fun, hands-on art projects.

 

CALLING ALL ARTISTS!

East Troy's First Fridays is proud to highlight some of the best regional and local artists & makers from around the area.

We are looking for makers & artists who want to display/ sell their custom creations across the full spectrum of disciplines including painting, sculpture, photography, ceramics, glass, mosaics, digital art, 3D printing, jewelry, woodworking and more.

We are also looking for interactive exhibits and helpers to make large art installations.  

Featured artists will be able to have a booth (10 x 10 foot space) at East Troy Village Square Park or display inside a partner business.

 

Artist Application

 

JOIN US!

Food Truck Vendor Application

Marketplace Vendor Application
 

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