Main Street Marianna

09/02/2026

Make plans to spend a little extra time downtown this Thursday & Friday—there’s plenty happening in our Main Street district!

THURSDAY

☕ 8:30 AM | Main Street Marianna Merchants Meeting
Join us at the Historic Bank Building to hear exciting updates on the NEW boutique hotel coming to downtown Marianna AND get the scoop on all the fun Christmas games and activities we have planned for the holiday season!

🍽️ Then venture down to Madison Street Park and grab lunch with The Prime Rib Guy

🍦 Save room for dessert at Southern Craft Creamery and spend a little time shopping local at:
🛍️ A Wild Hair Salon & Boutique
🛍️ Southern Traditions
🛍️ Ivy & Oak Threads Company

FRIDAY

🍴 Grab lunch at The Gazebo, then make an afternoon of exploring downtown!

⛲ Stroll over to Regions Park, visit the fountain and check out some of the renovations and improvements happening throughout downtown Marianna.

📸 Find one of the beautiful murals in the Main Street district and snap a photo—we love seeing downtown through your eyes! And pop in for a unique visit Windhams Shoe Shop

🍹 Then wrap up your Friday at Bistro Palms Marianna with drinks and dinner.

❤️ SHOP LOCAL. EAT LOCAL. EXPLORE LOCAL.

There’s so much happening in Downtown Marianna, and this holiday weekend is the perfect time to get out, explore and support the businesses that make our downtown special!

📍 MAIN STREET MARIANNA
Where history, community & small business come together.

09/01/2026

The Prime Rib Guy is coming back to Downtown Marianna!
Catch him This Thursday, September 3rd at Madison Street Park.
Serving from 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
City of Marianna

08/27/2026

So much of what makes a person appreciate their community is beauty.

We place a considerable amount of value on aesthetics. Humans have a greater sense of attachment to places that are pretty. We seek out charming environments and will pay more to visit them or live in them.

Whether new or old, beauty is timeless.

So much of what makes a person appreciate their community is beauty.

We place a considerable amount of value on aesthetics. Humans have a greater sense of attachment to places that are pretty. We seek out charming environments and will pay more to visit them or live in them.

Yet most communities don't have a single organization advocating for good aesthetics. Not one person whose job it is to ask whether what gets built is actually worth caring about.

Which is why most towns never see anything attractive built.

Years ago I was involved with my local preservation organization. It was time to replace the old wooden sign in front of the organization's prized property. We ended up in a heated argument about whether to replace it with a plastic sign. Equal proponents on each side. It left me astonished. I had assumed that preservation minded people were also concerned with quality design.

Preservation matters. It is fundamental to the revitalization of any community. But we cannot overlook how much it matters that the built environment, whether ancient or brand new, is lovable and charming. People derive a sense of attachment from things they find attractive. And a building has a much better chance of growing old if it's pretty.

Whether new or old, beauty is timeless.

08/26/2026

DO YOU OWN A BUSINESS in DOWNTOWN MARIANNA?
DO YOU OWN PROPERTY in DOWNTOWN MARIANNA?
DO YOU WANT TO GET INVOLVED IN MAIN STREET MARIANNA?
If you answered YES to any of these questions we ask that you join us for our MERCHANTS MEETING - SEPTEMBER 3rd Historic Bank Building 8:30am

Nicole Johnson of Realty Development- and Iralena Hotel - will be sharing the plans and visions of the new boutique hotel formally Marianna Office Supply!

08/26/2026

We are getting ready for a BIG night in Downtown Marianna, and we are so excited about the number of vendors joining us this year! 🛍️🎃🍁

Now we need YOUR help with one of our favorite Fall Festival traditions…

🎂 WE NEED CAKES FOR OUR CAKE AUCTION! 🎂

Calling all bakers, businesses, churches, organizations, friends, and community members! If you would like to donate a cake to our Fall Festival Cake Auction, we would LOVE to have your support. Homemade, bakery-made, simple, fancy, chocolate, caramel, red velvet—we’ll take them all! 😋

📧 To donate a cake, please email Nikisha Milsapp at:
[email protected]

08/26/2026

We have already had several entries! Can’t wait to see this!
To answer some questions-
-The business builds scarecrow.
-Place outside the business or inside in a window where it is visible.
-Judging will take place on Sept 25!
Registration ends September 18!

08/24/2026

Thinking about starting a business—or recently opened one? This is an opportunity you don’t want to miss!
Join us for our New Business Boot Camp on Tuesday, August 25, hosted by the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, Main Street Marianna, and Maranta Copy Co.
This event is designed to provide new and aspiring business owners with valuable information, resources, connections, and practical tools to help build a strong foundation for success. 💼📈
🎤 Guest speakers & vendors include:
• Innovations Credit Union
• SBDC (Small Business Development Center)
Providing valuable resources for entrepreneurs!
🍽️ Lunch is sponsored by Chick-fil-A Marianna and Buffalo Rock!
Whether you’re dreaming of opening your doors, just getting started, or looking to strengthen your new business, come learn, connect, ask questions, and grow!
📅 Tuesday, August 25
📍 RCC
⏰ 10:00
Bring your questions and come ready to invest in your business!
Let’s build stronger businesses and a stronger Jackson County—together!

08/20/2026

🍂 Scarecrows on the Street – downtown Main Street Marianna Scarecrow Building Contest 🍂

Main Street Marianna is bringing a little extra fall fun to downtown with Scarecrows on the Street! Downtown businesses and organizations are invited to get creative, show off their fall spirit, and build a one-of-a-kind scarecrow to display for the community to enjoy.

The contest officially begins September 1, and participation is FREE! Scarecrows can be funny, traditional, whimsical, business-themed, or completely original—we want to see your creativity! All scarecrows must be placed where they are easily visible to both road and pedestrian traffic.

🍁 Important Dates
Contest Begins: September 1
Registration Deadline: September 18
Judging: Friday, September 25
Winners Announced: October 1

🏆 Winners will receive:
Business Spotlight on Main Street Marianna's social media
Main Street Marianna swag
Fall Gift Basket

Help us transform downtown Marianna into a festive fall destination and give residents and visitors another reason to stroll, shop, dine, and enjoy our downtown!

Ready to join the fun? Complete the registration form and email it to [email protected] by September 18.

📞 Questions? Call 850-718-1022.

Let’s fill downtown with fall fun—one scarecrow at a time! 🌻🎃

To Register:
https://www.mainstreetmarianna.org/2026/09/01/616844/scarecrows-on-the-street/