10/01/2026
It's time for a little 'KNOW BEFORE YOU GO' as we get ready for Downtown Canton GA First Friday with ON THE BORDER - ULTIMATE EAGLES TRIBUTE!
🎶 First Friday hours are 6-9pm
🎶 FIRST FRIDAY IS KICKING OFF WITH PANAMA JACK!
We’re turning up the volume and opening the evening with Panama Jack, featuring the incredible Steve Dodd!
As the lead vocalist of The Troubadour Project and the founder and frontman of Elton Live, Steve knows how to bring the energy, the vocals, and the songs that get a crowd singing along.
From classic rock favorites to piano-driven hits, Steve’s powerful voice and engaging stage presence make every performance one you’ll want to be part of.
🎶 AND THEN… It's time for On The Border - the Ultimate Eagles Tribute!
Widely known for their authentic recreation of the Eagles’ legendary sound, On the Border brings exceptional musicianship, soaring harmonies, and all the hits that have made the Eagles a favorite for more than four decades.
From Take It Easy and Already Gone to Desperado, Life in the Fast Lane, and Hotel California, this is the music you know, the songs you love, and the sound that defined a generation.
Great songs. Incredible musicians. One unforgettable night.
So grab your friends, bring your lawn chairs, and get ready to Take It Easy… because this First Friday is going to be one for the books!
**Chairs**
You may begin setting out chairs at 7am Friday morning. The irrigation system in Cannon Park will be operating between 6-7am so please wait until 7am for chair placement.
Keep in mind Cannon Park is not the only spot for chairs. Once Main Street is closed for the event at 4pm, you can spread out into the Water Authority and Jones Building lots on either side of Cannon Park. North Street will turn into one lane so the area directly behind Cannon Park will also be available! We also ask that you please keep the sidewalks clear.
**Set up for First Friday**
Please remove all vehicles along Main Street and within the Jones Building and Water Authority lots by 3pm Friday so vendors can begin to set up at 4pm.
**Cruise In**
🚙 The Cruise In Car Show will be located within the Cherokee County Water Employee Parking lot.
**Food vendors will be setting up in this lot beginning at 4pm.
No cars will be admitted into the lot while the food truck is setting up.
**Classic cars may begin arriving at 4:30 and will enter from the North Street entrance. This is on a first come, first served basis until the lot is full.
COMPLIMENTARY SHUTTLE
We've got you covered with a COMPLIMENTARY SHUTTLE to get you to the event area!
You may park your vehicle at The Mill on Etowah near the lower parking area across from District on The Etowah Apartments (look for the water tower near the District entrance) and jump on the Shuttle that will pick you up beginning at 5:30pm and drop you off at the corner of Academy & Main. Thank you Hennessy Limo Atlanta for partnering with us and THANK YOU to our shuttle sponsor Mauldin Body Shop & Towing. Please note the shuttle will be available between the hours of 5:30pm and 10:00pm so please plan your evening accordingly.
🚗 PUBLIC PARKING is available:
Archer Street Parking Deck
Parking area at the corner of Academy and Main
Behind the Historic Courthouse
Brown Park
**Don't forget about the SHUTTLE!
🚻 THREE RESTROOMS and WASH STATION AREAS
Behind the Canton Stage
Along the sidewalk of the Water Authority (North Street)
Along the sidewalk of the Jones Building
A DROP OFF ZONE will be available on North Street near the Water Authority. This is great if you want to pull up and drop someone off and go park.
* HANDICAP PARKING
There will be several coned parking spaces available along North Street to the rear of the Jones Building.
Also please remember to take advantage of the DROP OFF area along North Street near Cherokee County Water And Sewerage Authority.
ADDITIONAL SEATING
NORTH STREET will turn into ONE LANE OF TRAFFIC from the rear of the Jones Building to the Water Authority Building/Drop Off zone. This will allow us to offer more seating.
Please leave ALL sidewalks leading to restrooms and around Cannon Park open to foot traffic. Do not set up blankets or chairs on the sidewalks.
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🎈KIDS ZONE activities:
* ChrisAlly inflatable
* Coussens Family Balloons
* BEautiful Face Painting
* Christ the Rock - Canton
🍕🍻FOOD AND BEVERAGES located along Main Street
Choate BBQ
The Little Sober Bar
Patty Wagon ATL
Le Macaron
Elote Express
Big Door Vineyards
Queenie's
Cheezy Truck
Joe's Lonestar Tacos
Kona Ice of North Georgia
Cloud 9 Kettle Corn
Green Line Brewery
Stout's Brewery
Three Roses Bar
Goin Coastal Bar
King of Pops
Rock N Roll Sushi
Goin' Local Street Dogs
It's A Tropical Thang
B&B Social
La Cantina on Main
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Real Crepes
Joupe Jeht
Mamita's Table
Pops
Tumi Peruvian
Tweety Bird Funnel Cakes
Your Pie
Cloud Tea
🛍 RETAIL SHOPS WILL HAVE EXTENDED SHOPPING HOURS
🪑 IF YOU WOULD LIKE A SIT DOWN MEAL, our restaurants are waiting to serve you! Reservations are encouraged!
* Cherokee Thanksgiving, House of Colour and Engine Bar Barber will be set up near the Canton Theatre so please make sure to visit with them!
🎄 Help Us Bring a Little Christmas Joy! 🎁
We’ll be collecting donations for Toys for Tots Friday evening!
🧸 Bring a new, unwrapped toy and place it in one of the donation barrels.
💰 Prefer to give financially? We’ll also have buckets for cash donations, along with a QR code for convenient card donations.
Just imagine the difference we could make for a child at Christmas if everyone gave just $1.
❤️ Let’s come together, give a little, and help make Christmas brighter for local children!
👏 SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR FIRST FRIDAY SPONSORS!!
CANTON STAGE SPONSOR - Hasty Pope
PRESENTING SPONSOR - J. Lyndon Financial
PLATINUM SPONSORS
Revive Day Spa & Boutique
DT Chiropractic
Kinetic Internet
Price Law Group, LLC
Boulevard - Where Luxury Lives
White Rabbit Electrology
Rock N Roll Sushi
Jake West Agency
LUXOver Lighting
District on The Etowah Apartments
Capital Recovery Corporation
SHUTTLE SPONSOR
Mauldin Body Shop & Towing
Hennessy Limo Atlanta
KIDS ZONE SPONSORS
Jape Services
The Med Spa at Revive
Servicewise Electric & Plumbing
GOLD SPONSORS
Indulgence Fine Jewelry
Chuck's Auto Repair
IN KIND
Hampton Inn
Family Life Magazines
Canton City Lifestyle
Black Cat Merchandising
EMI
****THANKS FOR A GREAT SEASON! SEE YOU IN 2027!
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