(July 27, 2017) The Pocomoke 4th Friday Street Festival returns this week, with Market Street between Front and Second streets shut down to traffic from 5-8 p.m. for the occasion.
Karah Lacey, Pocomoke economic development coordinator, said local artists, craftsmen and vendors would fill the downtown sidewalks to sell their wares, including paintings, photography, jewelry, bath and body products, home decor, fashion and much more. She also noted that numerous local businesses would stay open until 8 p.m.
This month’s featured artist is Darren “That Spray Paint Guy” Linton, who began his foray into airbrushing nearly five years ago and in the last few years has increased the scale.
“I find that with spray paint, if it doesn’t turn out exactly like I planned I can add more colors, textures, and still make something I’m proud of,” Linton said.
Over time Linton has come to appreciate the creative process and has found people enjoy witnessing his methods.
“It starts out looking impossible and then as the details come to life, they can see what they pictured appear,” he said.
Refreshments will be available for purchase including hotdogs, hamburgers, fries and beverages. Beer and wine sales will be available for the adults. XO Beanery & Bites will serve iced coffee and sweet treats, including Chesapeake Bay Farms ice cream.
Reggae group The Raucous Brothers will provide live music.
The City of Pocomoke and the Downtown Pocomoke Association will honor Linda Redmond of the Dance Loft for her 35 years of service to Pocomoke City at 6 p.m.
Lacey said children would have lots of activities to capture their attention.
“Cascading Carlos the juggler will be onsite to give a one of a kind performance,” she said. “Games will also be offered throughout the downtown area, including life-sized checkers and chess in the Downtown Community Garden.”
Lacey said the Future Warriors Field Hockey Program would offer a free skills session for girls entering K-through-eighth grade at the open field on Willow Street from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
“Children must register at the time of the event,” she said. “Players are encouraged to bring their own equipment, but equipment will be provided to those who need it.”
For those interested in expanding their knowledge base, Lacey said there would be free admission into local museums, including the Delmarva Discovery Center, the Sturgis One-Room School & Heritage House and the Costen House Museum.
Lacey said an adult must accompany children at the museums, adding sidewalk chalk would be available at the Sturgis School.
In the event of rain, 4th Friday would be cancelled and resume on the 4th Friday of the following month. For more information, visit www.downtownpocomoke.com.
Karah Lacey, Pocomoke economic development coordinator, said local artists, craftsmen and vendors would fill the downtown sidewalks to sell their wares, including paintings, photography, jewelry, bath and body products, home decor, fashion and much more. She also noted that numerous local businesses would stay open until 8 p.m.
This month’s featured artist is Darren “That Spray Paint Guy” Linton, who began his foray into airbrushing nearly five years ago and in the last few years has increased the scale.
“I find that with spray paint, if it doesn’t turn out exactly like I planned I can add more colors, textures, and still make something I’m proud of,” Linton said.
Over time Linton has come to appreciate the creative process and has found people enjoy witnessing his methods.
“It starts out looking impossible and then as the details come to life, they can see what they pictured appear,” he said.
Refreshments will be available for purchase including hotdogs, hamburgers, fries and beverages. Beer and wine sales will be available for the adults. XO Beanery & Bites will serve iced coffee and sweet treats, including Chesapeake Bay Farms ice cream.
Reggae group The Raucous Brothers will provide live music.
The City of Pocomoke and the Downtown Pocomoke Association will honor Linda Redmond of the Dance Loft for her 35 years of service to Pocomoke City at 6 p.m.
Lacey said children would have lots of activities to capture their attention.
“Cascading Carlos the juggler will be onsite to give a one of a kind performance,” she said. “Games will also be offered throughout the downtown area, including life-sized checkers and chess in the Downtown Community Garden.”
Lacey said the Future Warriors Field Hockey Program would offer a free skills session for girls entering K-through-eighth grade at the open field on Willow Street from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
“Children must register at the time of the event,” she said. “Players are encouraged to bring their own equipment, but equipment will be provided to those who need it.”
For those interested in expanding their knowledge base, Lacey said there would be free admission into local museums, including the Delmarva Discovery Center, the Sturgis One-Room School & Heritage House and the Costen House Museum.
Lacey said an adult must accompany children at the museums, adding sidewalk chalk would be available at the Sturgis School.
In the event of rain, 4th Friday would be cancelled and resume on the 4th Friday of the following month. For more information, visit www.downtownpocomoke.com.