Special to IFN

The Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 Summer Concert Series returns to Downtown Statesville on Friday evening with the smooth sounds of the 70s and 80s with Camel City Yacht Club.

The Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 Summer Concert Series offers free entertainment to Statesville’s residents, neighbors, and visitors in Downtown Statesville from May through October and features music of all styles. The series is also made possible by the presenting sponsorship of Flow Automotive of Statesville.  

The concerts are held in Downtown Statesville on West Broad Street in front of Mitchell Community College from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Beer, wine, spirits, soft drinks, water, and food will be available for purchase beginning at 5pm. Bring your chairs and enjoy a great night of music, but remember pets, outside beverages, and coolers are not allowed.

Kids Biz Expo

In addition to the concert, the Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce is hosting its 5th Annual Kids Biz Expo, sponsored by Bobcat, on the lawn of the Broad Street Methodist Church. The Kids Biz Expo is designed for school age children from Kindergarten through High School and offers them the opportunity to set up a booth/table with a product they feel passionate about.

This year’s event features 24 talented, dedicated kids who have created crafts, jewelry, baked goods, beverages, crafts and other great products to sell. The public is encouraged to attend and support these young future entrepreneurs, artists and business developers.

Nonprofit Focus

Each Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 concert supports a non-profit organization, offering them a booth to share information about their program and collecting donations on their behalf. We are excited to announce that this month’s event will be dedicated to benefiting the Statesville Pride Alliance. Their mission is to instill Pride, celebrate unity, build community, and embrace diversity and inclusiveness in the Statesville area LGBTQ+ and Allies community. For more information, you can find them on Facebook and Instagram or email statesvillepridealliancesocial@gmail.com.

Food & Beverages

Start your evening by visiting the welcome tent sponsored by New Image Services and Randy Marion at the entrance to purchase your tokens before heading over to the beverage tent!

Red Buffalo Brewing will be on hand pouring their Clocktower IPA, Blue’sberry Ale, Angry Brunette Black Ale, Mouthy Blonde Ale, Strawberry-Lemon Shandy and Cran-Apple Seltzer.

Andrea’s Ice Cream & Sweet Shop along with Wilson’s Weenie Wagon and Ember Craft Fusion food trucks will be serving food, sweets, water & soft drinks.

Parking

Parking is available throughout Downtown in ine nearby public parking lots. Mitchell Community College invite guests to park in their various lots surrounding the event. For public lot details, visit https://www.downtownstatesville.com/directions-parking.

Upcoming Shows

♦ October 4 – Megan Doss Band (Country)
♦ November 2 – Flow Statesville Pumpkin Fest After Party Concert featuring Uptown Dueling Pianos

Sponsors

The Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 Summer Concert Series is produced by Downtown Statesville Development Corporation (DSDC) and the Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce and is made possible by our gracious volunteers and these valued sponsors: Piedmont HealthCare, Flow Automotive of Statesville, New Image Services, Randy Marion Ford Lincoln, DENSO, Doosan Bobcat, Allen Tate Realtors, Gallaher Fleet Solutions, Kewaunee Scientific Corporation, Carolina BalloonFest, Mitchell Community College, Banner Drug, Greenbriar Grill, Dronespan, Iredell Free News, Sound Check Live, City of Statesville, Homerun Markets, WAME Radio 92.9.

LEARN MORE

For more information about the 2024 concert series, contact Downtown Statesville at 704-878-3436 or the Chamber of Commerce at 704-873-2892. Learn more by visiting https://www.svlfridayafterfive.com/.