Town of Wake Forest issued the following announcement on Sep 5.
Popular party band Crush will headline the one and only Friday Night on White (FNOW) of the year this Friday, Sept. 10. The free outdoor concert is scheduled from 6-9 p.m. along South White Street in historic downtown Wake Forest.
Before Crush takes the stage, the Town will host a brief ceremony to commemorate the 20th anniversary of 9/11 and honor local first responders. The observance will include the presentation of colors by the Wake Forest Fire Department Honor Guard, brief remarks by Mayor Vivian Jones, and the playing of the National Anthem.
Throughout the evening, food and refreshments will be available for purchase at several downtown restaurants and at the following food and dessert trucks: Bo's Kitchen, Charlie's on Wheels, Cousins Maine Lobster, Hale Yeah Kitchen, Kona Ice, Lawrence & Perry Barbeque, Lumpy's Ice Cream, Southern Fried Lumpia Co., Stavi's Sandwiches, The Naked Empanada, the VFW Chuck Wagon, and Virgil's Jamaica.
Event organizers urge anyone planning to attend FNOW to know the following:
Beer & Wine Sales
- No outside alcohol or coolers are permitted during FNOW, but beer, wine, soft drinks and water will be available for purchase within the festival area.
- Attendees wishing to purchase beer and wine will be required to present age identification at any of the three entry tents and wear the provided age verification wristband.
- Beer and wine vendors will manage their own sales, so no universal token will be available for purchase.
- Several beer serving stations will be situated throughout the festival area, including the western end of East Owen Avenue, adjacent to B&W Hardware; at the intersection of East Owen and South Brooks Street; at the intersection of East Jones Avenue and South White Street; and in the vicinity of the South White and Wait Avenue intersection.
- Wine serving stations will be located on East Owen Avenue and near the intersection of Wait Avenue and South White Street.
- Designated drivers will be eligible to receive two complimentary waters during FNOW. To be eligible, you must be at least 21-years-old with a valid driver’s license. Visit the Police and Fire Explorers’ tent in the Depot Parking Lot for details.
- The last call for outside beer and wine is 8:50 p.m.
- Festivities end along South White Street at 9:30 p.m.
- Standing on or near the railroad tracks is trespassing.
- Anyone sharing their pictures on social media is encouraged to use #FNOW and #FridayNightonWhite.
- Anyone planning to use Uber or Lyft is encouraged to set the Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks St., as the destination and pickup location.
- Free parking will be available at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and along several side streets and parking lots throughout downtown Wake Forest and beyond. Please note: some parking lots may appear to be public, when in fact they are private. Read all signage in the parking lot to determine what type of lot you are using. Private lots are intended for business patrons only. Public lots that are open to FNOW attendees are clearly marked.
- In the event of inclement weather on the day of a concert, a decision on whether to proceed will be made no later than 4 p.m. Updated concert information will be posted on the Town website, Nextdoor site and Facebook page. Smart phone users who have downloaded the Town app will also receive a push notification message concerning any schedule changes. Please note: Due to the popularity of FNOW, organizers will make every effort to proceed with the concert as scheduled. However, when severe weather threatens, the safety of visitors, sponsors and performers is our chief priority. As a result, decisions on whether to continue or cancel a concert are based entirely on the potential risks posed by inclement weather.
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