First Fridays at Five

06/05/2026

We’re so happy for our friends and sponsor! Go check them out! Hampton Inn & Suites Roanoke-Downtown 🩷

06/03/2026

🩷Nonprofit Spotlight: Botetourt Education Foundation 🩷

At First Fridays, we’re proud to support organizations that make a lasting impact in our community. This spotlight recognizes the Botetourt Education Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to enhancing educational opportunities for students and teachers throughout Botetourt County.

Through innovative programs, classroom grants, scholarships, and community partnerships, the Foundation helps inspire learning, creativity, and success for the next generation of leaders.

Join us in celebrating their commitment to education and the future of our community. Together, we’re investing in brighter tomorrows—one student at a time. 📚✨

06/02/2026

At First Fridays, the music, the fun, and the community spirit are all about something bigger! Since 1989, First Fridays has proudly supported local nonprofits that work every day to make the Roanoke Valley a stronger, healthier and more compassionate place to live.

We're proud to be supporting FREE of Virginia in 2026! Their work impacts countless families and reminds us that when we come together, amazing things happen.

Grab your friends and make plans to support organizations that make a real difference right here at home!

06/01/2026

🌟 Nonprofit Spotlight: Adult Care Center of Roanoke Valley 🌟

At First Fridays, we’re proud to support organizations that make a meaningful difference in our community—and the Adult Care Center of Roanoke Valley (ACCRV) is doing just that.

For decades, they have provided compassionate daytime care, engaging activities, and vital support services for older adults and adults with disabilities, while also offering peace of mind and respite for caregivers.

Their mission helps individuals maintain dignity, independence, and connection while giving families the support they need.

Please join us in celebrating the incredible work of the Adult Care Center of Roanoke Valley and the positive impact they make every day throughout our region. 🩷

A little care, compassion, and community can change lives—and this organization embodies all three!

05/31/2026

🔥🤠 WARNING: Side effects of attending First Fridays on June 5 may include…

✔️ Screaming every word to 90’s country songs
✔️ Texting “WHERE ARE YOU?!” to your friends
✔️ Dancing with strangers
✔️ Ordering one more drink
✔️ Waking up wishing it was Friday again

The Nashville Nights Band is bringing the ultimate 90’s country party to downtown Roanoke, and trust us… this is NOT the night to stay home.

🎸 Live music
🍻 Cold drinks
🤠 Country anthems
🔥 Main character energy

June 5 | 5-9 PM

Tag your concert crew and let’s make some questionable decisions… like leaving before the encore. 😏

🤠🔥🍻🎶

05/29/2026

🚨 YOUR SUMMER PLANS HAVE ARRIVED 🚨

Three nights. Three incredible bands. One legendary Roanoke tradition.

🤠 June 5 — Nashville Nights Band
💜 June 19 — Purple Madness
🎸 July 17 — The Delaneys

Cold drinks. Great friends. Live music. Downtown energy.

For 38 years, First Fridays has been bringing the community together while supporting local nonprofits—and this summer is shaping up to be one of the best yet.

📍 Downtown Roanoke
🕔 5 PM–9 PM

The only question is…

Which show are you most excited for? 🔥👇

05/29/2026

🤠🔥 COUNTRY IS COMING.

Presented by Bank of Botetourt & Michelob ULTRA, The Nashville Nights Band is bringing the biggest country party of the summer to First Fridays on June 5! Grab your friends, throw on your boots, and get ready for a night of live music, cold drinks, dancing, and unforgettable downtown vibes.

🎶 The Nashville Nights Band
📍 Downtown Roanoke
🕔 5-9 PM
🩷 Every good time helps support local nonprofits

Trust us… this is the one everyone will be talking about.

🤠🔥🎸🍻❤️

05/25/2026

05/20/2026

A huge THANK YOU to our incredible sponsors for helping make another season of First Fridays possible! ❤️🎶

For 38 years, First Fridays has brought music, community, and purpose to Downtown Roanoke — and none of it happens without the businesses and partners who believe in our mission. Because of your support, we’re able to continue this Roanoke tradition while giving back to local nonprofits that make a difference right here at home.

When our community comes together, amazing things happen. THANK YOU for helping us keep the music playing and the impact growing! 🙌✨

Be sure to support the businesses that support First Fridays!

05/16/2026

Five Dollar Shake -Hell ya locals! And we’re doing it for community non-profit support!