The first Friday Night Market and Concert Series of 2025, one of the highlights of summer in Elizabeth, kicked off with perfect weather and a cheerful crowd of well over 1,000 people. People strolled through vendor alley, where there were plenty of options available to grab food and shop before the music started. Though it rained earlier in the day on June 13, the sun came out just in time for concert-goers to set up their lawn chairs, socialize and listen to the Jason Wulf Band.
The event, a partnership between the Town of Elizabeth and the Elizabeth Brewing Company, started in 2018 and has grown ever since. Candice Baker, Elizabeth Brewing Company event coordinator and marketing manager, said this year there’s a new layout with lots of vendors, including a new vendor selling mead alongside their beer and wine.
In addition to enjoying yard games, face painting and balloon animals, kids were invited to take a turn on a brightly colored train trundling around Running Creek Park. The free train will also be at Friday Night Market events on July 11 and August 15.
Elizabeth Mayor Angela Ternus said she thinks the Friday Night Markets bring the community together, both longtime residents and new community members. “There are lots of great local vendors and food trucks,” she said. “The live music creates a relaxed atmosphere at the end of the work week where you can hang out with friends and family. The event draws people into our great town to see all that we have to offer. With the increase in population, I believe the Friday Markets will continue to grow and, in the process, benefit the local vendors, the town and foster community.”
The market is a central part of the Elbert County summer where families and friends come together to mingle, explore fun food and enjoy free entertainment.
Friday Night Market upcoming schedule:
June 27 — Blinker Fluid
July 4 — Soundbite
July 11 — Northwoods Band
July 18 — These Guys
July 25 — The Atomic Drifters
Aug. 1 — Hummin’ Birds
Aug. 8 — Chancer’s Hooley
Aug. 15 — Lookin’ Back
The free Friday Night Markets take place from 5 to 9 every Friday night throughout the summer until Aug. 15 at Running Creek Park in Elizabeth, 500 East Kiowa Ave. The live music starts at 6.
For more information about the Friday Night Markets, including upcoming vendors, visit townofelizabeth.org/community/page/friday-night-market or brewelizabeth.com/market-schedule. Updates and a list of upcoming vendors are also available at the EBC Facebook page: facebook.com/ElizabethBrews.
Elbert County News previously wrote about the Friday Night Markets at coloradocommunitymedia.com/2024/07/30/friday-night-markets-are-a-hit-in-elizabeth.