First Friday Salinas

06/25/2026

¡Rodeo, fútbol y diversión te esperan en el centro de Salinas! 🤠⚽ Acompáñanos el 3 de julio a las 5 p.m. para celebrar Primer Viernes. 🎶🎨

Celebraremos el Rodeo y la Copa Mundial con música en vivo y compras locales. 🐎🏆

Ya sea que lleves botas vaqueras o una camiseta de fútbol, ¡trae a tus amigos y ven a festejar con nosotros! ✨

06/24/2026

Help bring First Friday Salinas to life!

We're looking for volunteers to join us on July 3 from 4:00 PM–8:30 PM as we celebrate the excitement of the World Cup and Salinas Rodeo season in Downtown Salinas. Volunteers play an important role in creating a welcoming and vibrant experience for our community while supporting arts and culture in the heart of our city. 🤠⚽

Sign up today: https://bit.ly/volunteerffs

06/18/2026

Monterey Bay FC returns to First Friday Salinas on July 3! ⚽

Stop by to grab tickets, browse official team merchandise, and show your support for our local professional soccer club. We're thrilled to have them back as part of another exciting evening.

Join us every First Friday to explore local shops, artists, vendors, and live music while enjoying extended hours throughout the Salinas City Center. 💙

06/15/2026

Shoutout to MILPA Collective for hosting another beautiful monthly Noche de ArteSanos! 🎨

It’s always inspiring to see the community come together to create, connect, and share art in such a welcoming and collaborative space. We enjoy seeing everyone at their table and being part of such a creative night filled with hands-on art making.

Join us every First Friday to explore local shops, artists, vendors, and live music while enjoying extended hours throughout Downtown Salinas! 🧡

06/11/2026

Saddle up and lace up your cleats! 🤠⚽ Join us July 3rd at 5 PM for an epic First Friday at the Salinas City Center! 🎶🎨

We are celebrating the upcoming California Rodeo, and World Cup fever with live music, local shopping, and unbeatable community vibes in Downtown Salinas. 🐎🏆

Whether you're rocking cowboy boots or a soccer jersey, grab your friends and celebrate with us! ✨

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¡Vaquer@s y aficionados del fútbol! 🤠⚽ ¡Acompáñanos el 3 de julio a las 5 p.m. para un épico Primer Viernes en el centro de Salinas! 🎶🎨

Celebraremos el Rodeo y la fiebre mundialista con música en vivo, compras locales y la mejor vibra comunitaria. 🐎🏆

Ya sea que lleves botas vaqueras o una camiseta de fútbol, ¡trae a tus amigos y ven a festejar con nosotros! ✨

Join us for a new monthly tradition in Downtown Salinas every first Friday of the month from 5 PM. It's all about culture, community, and connection!

06/10/2026

Thank you, Salinas, for another unforgettable First Friday! ✨

We are so grateful to everyone who came out to Downtown Salinas and filled the streets with energy, excitement, and community spirit. We appreciate you all for supporting our performers, artists, local businesses, vendors, and community organizations, and for showing so much love throughout the evening. 💜

From live entertainment and community connections to local shopping, food, and Pride celebrations, there was something for everyone to enjoy. Events like First Friday Salinas are made possible by people like you who continue to show up, support local, and help create a vibrant downtown experience month after month.

See you next time in July 3rd! 🎉

06/05/2026

🎉 Join us today at XL Public House as they celebrate 4 years of supporting local art, music, and community during First Friday Salinas! 🍻🎨

Enjoy an evening filled with creativity featuring a display of photography and artwork, live music by El Pecado de Juana, and a special vinyl set that will keep the good vibes flowing all night long. 🎶

Celebrate one of the many spaces that continues to make Downtown Salinas a vibrant hub for artists and art lovers alike. See you there!

📍 XL Public House
🗓️ Friday, June 5
⏰ During First Friday Salinas

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06/04/2026

Last month, artist Ricardo Ibarra painted live in front of XL Public House 🎨

Join us tomorrow, June 5, as Downtown Salinas comes alive with live performances, local artists, pop-up vendors, food, family-friendly activities, and more throughout the 100, 200, and 300 blocks of Main Street.

Come see what makes First Friday Salinas a community favorite and discover something new around every corner. ✨

Art. Music. Food. Shopping. Community.

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06/02/2026

First Friday Salinas is coming on June 5th! 🎉

Join us in Downtown Salinas starting at 5 PM for an evening packed with art, music, local shopping, food, and community.

Activities to Check-out:
100 Block
Salinas Valley Pride joins the celebration at the 100 Main Stage with an exciting lineup of performances, community partners, artists, and organizations. Come dance, sing along, connect with artists and orgs, see your favorite drag performers. 🌈

Stage Lineup:

💃 Costa De California Baile Folklórico
🎧 DJ Atmos
🎤 Silvanna Daniels
💄 Cherry Cola
💄 Casi Drag Cuin
🎤 Uli
🎤 Jesse
🎙️ Dra. Hortencia Jiménez

Food & Special Highlights:
- XL Public House 4-Year Anniversary Celebration featuring art by Serg & Family and live music by El Pecado de Juana & Lombris starting at 6 PM and hosting Make It Dulce pop-up
- The Rice G*i at Portobello’s serving $1 fried chicken sandwiches from 5–6 PM

200 Block
- Midtown Lane Mural Celebration featuring new murals by Natalia Corazza and Lee Abellana beginning at 4 PM 🎨
- Salinas Valley Art Gallery co-featured artists Guna Hebbar and Debbie Wikoff, plus an interactive mosaic demonstration with Sherry McGothlin 🖼️
- 201 Main NBA Finals Watch Party beginning at 5:30 PM, Happy Hour from 5–7 PM, and live music by The Wharf Rats (6–9 PM) 🍻
- ArtWorks Salinas artist reception with live music by Franky Soto and hosting Cuatro Amores Bakehouse pop-up 🎶
- Aquablue Open House 🌊
- The Beerded Bean Open Mic Night starting at 7 PM 🎤
- Artists Ink at the Salinas Arch Craft & Cultura Art Market featuring 20+ artisans, music, and food
- Sweet Reba’s will be serving their special nachos!

300 Block
- Monterey Bay FC community station in front of Alvarado on Main
- MILPA is hosting their monthly Noche de Artesanos
- CASA of Monterey County
- Harmony at Home
- Arts4MC Stage:
💃 J.R.D.A. Folklorico Group
🎧 DJ Robby
🎤 Central Coast Entertainment

Pop-Up Vendors: Wendy’s Wind Chimes, Happy Nest, The Seaside Book Nook, Cielito Lindo Candle Co., Britt’s Permanent Jewelry, Meli Made It, Jocelyn's Eternal Flowers, Twenty Two Add Ons, Mas Candles, Raíces y Cultura Mexicana, Resolanas de Luna, A Fork N Time, Double Park Treats, Art by Brija, Creations by Arlette, Blue Heron Artistic Design, Coast & Brush, A Little Gift for You, Sugar and T, Dreamcatcher Scentsy & Dreamcatcher Publishing Organization, Loaves, Fishes, and Computers

💫 And More!

Bring your friends, family, and neighbors for a night where art, culture, music, and community come together in the heart of Salinas.

06/02/2026

The Salinas City Center is the place to be this First Friday Salinas! ✨

Join us for an evening filled with live performances, local artists, music, community organizations, and family-friendly activities right in the heart of the city.

This month’s First Friday is presented in collaboration with Salinas Valley Pride Celebrations as part of a broader community celebration in Downtown Salinas. 💛

Come experience the energy, creativity, and connection that make First Fridays so special.

📍 Friday, June 5th in Downtown Salinas!

See you there! 🎉