(April 27, 2017) The fourth year of 4th Friday Street Festivals in downtown Pocomoke kicks off tomorrow beginning at 5 p.m.
Karah Lacey, Pocomoke economic development coordinator, said two blocks of Market Street between Front and Second streets would be closed to traffic – at least of the vehicular variety.
“It’s more of a street festival where people can stroll,” she said. “They can pop into shops that are encouraged to stay open until 8 p.m.”
Each month the 4th Friday festival, which runs from April until September, has a different theme, with tomorrow’s being the “Fight Against Cancer,” Lacey said.
The South Worcester County Relay for Life will be on hand to hold a unique fundraiser for the American Cancer Society.
“Relay for Life has done a jail and bail for the last few years,” she said. “Each team has a jailbird.”
Lacey explained that local leaders such as Mayor Bruce Morrison, City Councilmember George Tasker, as well as the 2017 Miss Pocomoke Peyton Becker and Little Miss Pocomoke Maybree Walston, will be seeking donations to get “bailed out.”
Also on hand will be the grassroots nonprofit group Women Supporting Women, whose stated mission is to educate and support women battling breast cancer.
In light of the “Fight Against Cancer” theme, Lacey said the featured artist at this month’s event would be Jenny Somers of Bayside Arts, a cancer survivor, who will showcase her regionally inspired paintings.
Somers said she was diagnosed with breast cancer three years ago this September and finished chemotherapy more than a year ago.
“It had not metastasized,” she said. “I give credit to the Lord.”
Attendees can also peruse numerous artists, craftspeople and vendors who will fill the sidewalks with original art, photographs, jewelry, homemade soaps, home décor and fashion items.
Students from the Dance Loft will perform at 6 p.m. in front of the studio and – since a stage is not being erected – will literally be taking it to the streets.
In addition to free admission, the Delmarva Discovery Center & Museum will also hold a book signing by Jim Duffy, author of “Eastern Shore Road Trips; 27 One-Day Adventures on Delmarva,” from 5 to 8 p.m.
The Sturgis One Room School will be open and offering sidewalk chalk to allow for some creative expression. The Costen House Museum will also be open, free of charge.
Hotdogs, hamburgers, fries and sweet treats will be for sale, as well as beer and wine for adults.
Live music will be provided by brother and sister duo alex&shiloh, which has become a bit of a tradition, Lacey said.
“We have them kick off our season every year,” she said. “They alone bring out a good crowd.”
Lacey said she launched 4th Friday in 2014 after noticing similar events in other nearby towns, while simultaneously noting imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
“We’re not trying to compete with Berlin or Snow Hill,” she said. “We do it on our own smaller scale.”
If Mother Nature decides to send precipitation, Lacey said the event would be cancelled and resume in May.
For more information, visit downtownpocomoke.com or www.facebook.com/4thfridaypocomoke.
Karah Lacey, Pocomoke economic development coordinator, said two blocks of Market Street between Front and Second streets would be closed to traffic – at least of the vehicular variety.
“It’s more of a street festival where people can stroll,” she said. “They can pop into shops that are encouraged to stay open until 8 p.m.”
Each month the 4th Friday festival, which runs from April until September, has a different theme, with tomorrow’s being the “Fight Against Cancer,” Lacey said.
The South Worcester County Relay for Life will be on hand to hold a unique fundraiser for the American Cancer Society.
“Relay for Life has done a jail and bail for the last few years,” she said. “Each team has a jailbird.”
Lacey explained that local leaders such as Mayor Bruce Morrison, City Councilmember George Tasker, as well as the 2017 Miss Pocomoke Peyton Becker and Little Miss Pocomoke Maybree Walston, will be seeking donations to get “bailed out.”
Also on hand will be the grassroots nonprofit group Women Supporting Women, whose stated mission is to educate and support women battling breast cancer.
In light of the “Fight Against Cancer” theme, Lacey said the featured artist at this month’s event would be Jenny Somers of Bayside Arts, a cancer survivor, who will showcase her regionally inspired paintings.
Somers said she was diagnosed with breast cancer three years ago this September and finished chemotherapy more than a year ago.
“It had not metastasized,” she said. “I give credit to the Lord.”
Attendees can also peruse numerous artists, craftspeople and vendors who will fill the sidewalks with original art, photographs, jewelry, homemade soaps, home décor and fashion items.
Students from the Dance Loft will perform at 6 p.m. in front of the studio and – since a stage is not being erected – will literally be taking it to the streets.
In addition to free admission, the Delmarva Discovery Center & Museum will also hold a book signing by Jim Duffy, author of “Eastern Shore Road Trips; 27 One-Day Adventures on Delmarva,” from 5 to 8 p.m.
The Sturgis One Room School will be open and offering sidewalk chalk to allow for some creative expression. The Costen House Museum will also be open, free of charge.
Hotdogs, hamburgers, fries and sweet treats will be for sale, as well as beer and wine for adults.
Live music will be provided by brother and sister duo alex&shiloh, which has become a bit of a tradition, Lacey said.
“We have them kick off our season every year,” she said. “They alone bring out a good crowd.”
Lacey said she launched 4th Friday in 2014 after noticing similar events in other nearby towns, while simultaneously noting imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
“We’re not trying to compete with Berlin or Snow Hill,” she said. “We do it on our own smaller scale.”
If Mother Nature decides to send precipitation, Lacey said the event would be cancelled and resume in May.
For more information, visit downtownpocomoke.com or www.facebook.com/4thfridaypocomoke.