First Fridays Summer '25

Join First Fridays Youngstown, a vibrant monthly celebration of arts, culture, and commerce in the heart of downtown! Hosted by Youngstown Cityscape through its Downtown Youngstown Partnership, this beloved community event brings together thousands of attendees eager to enjoy live entertainment, support local businesses, and experience the best of our city.

Sponsorship Information

Sponsorship includes the entire May–October season (excluding August in support of the Greater Youngstown Italian Festival), providing sustained brand exposure.

Summer Schedule

May 2

Join Us in Celebrating YSU Graduates!

Business Networking Happy Hour.
Live Music- Late Night Drive.
Vendor Market- Featuring Handmade items, sustainable goods, fresh produce, Art, & more.
Games & Activities- With the Support of YSU Campus Rec.
Community Tent- With the Support of Explore Mahoning, providing information on community events, festivals, & more!
Music at the Amp- RDNA with the support of the Premier Bank
and more!

Chalk the Walk in Downtown Youngstown!

CHALK THE WALK
- Chalk Art Contest
- Community Chalk Art
Business Networking Happy Hour.
Live Music- to be announced.
Vendor Market- Featuring Handmade items, sustainable goods, fresh produce, Art, & more.
Games & Activities- With the Support of YSU Campus Rec.
Community Tent- With the Support of Explore Mahoning, providing information on community events, festivals, & more!
Music at the Amp- to be announced
And more!

June 6

July 4

Celebrate the 4^th of July at Wean Park-in collaboration with the City of Youngstown

Live Music- to be announced.
Vendor Market- Featuring Handmade items, sustainable goods, fresh produce, Art, & more.
Games & Activities- With the Support of YSU Campus Rec.
Community Tent- With the Support of Explore Mahoning, providing information on community events, festivals, & more!
Fireworks Display
Food Trucks
And more!

Join Us As We Go Back to School

Business Networking Happy Hour.
Live Music- to be announced.
Vendor Market- Featuring Handmade items, sustainable goods, fresh produce, Art, & more.
Games & Activities- With the Support of YSU Campus Rec.
Community Tent- With the Support of Explore Mahoning, providing information on community events, festivals, & more!
Music at the Amp- to be announced.
And more!

September 5

October 3

Celebrate the Seasons Changing with Fall Fest

Business Networking Happy Hour.
Live Music- to be announced.
Vendor Market- Featuring Handmade items, sustainable goods, fresh produce, Fall items, Art, & more.
Games & Activities- With the Support of YSU Campus Rec.
Community Tent- With the Support of Explore Mahoning, providing information on community events, festivals, & more!
Music at the Amp- to be announced
And more!

Community Impact

Boost Your Brand Visibility – Gain exposure through event signage, social media, email blasts, and print marketing.
Engage with Your Ideal Audience – Connect with passionate supporters of Youngstown’s revitalization.
Strengthen the Local Economy – Your sponsorship fuels downtown businesses, arts initiatives, and cultural programming.
Support Live Music – Sponsorships fund a grant reimbursement program for downtown bars and restaurants hosting live performances.
Maximize Your Impact – Sponsorship includes the entire May–October season (excluding August in support of the Greater Youngstown Italian Festival), providing sustained brand exposure.

Sponsorship Tiers

Your sponsorship to First Fridays hosted by Youngstown CityScape as a 501(c)(3), is tax-deductible, and directly contributes to the success of downtown businesses, artists, and live music through our grant reimbursement program. Help us keep Youngstown’s creative and cultural scene thriving!

Sponsorship includes the entire May–October season (excluding August in support of the Greater Youngstown Italian Festival), providing sustained brand exposure. Join Us in Making Downtown Youngstown Come Alive!

Title Sponsor – $20,000 (Only 1 available)

Exclusive premier logo placement on all event materials.
Recognition as Title Sponsor on website, social media, and print marketing.
Featured mentions in TV, radio, and digital promotions.
Inclusion in email marketing campaigns reaching 75,000+ subscribers bi-monthly.
Custom corporate engagement opportunities at events.
On-stage acknowledgments at performances.

Community Partner Sponsor – $10,000

Logo placement on event signage, website, and marketing materials.
Recognition in social media promotions and email blasts.
Corporate engagement opportunities at events.
On-stage mentions at select performances.
Directly supports live music performances at downtown venues.

Neighborhood Sponsor – $5,000

Company name featured on event signage and digital promotions.
Recognition in social media and email marketing campaigns.
Corporate engagement opportunities at events.
Helps fund live music grants for local businesses.

Local Business Supporter – $2,500

Company name included in event materials.
Recognition through social media mentions.
Supports live music performances at First Fridays venues.

*Individual Month Sponsorships available if interested, please contact us for more details.

Your sponsorship is tax-deductible. Proceeds support the ongoing revitalization work of the Downtown Youngstown Partnership & Youngstown CityScape a 501(c)(3) community development corporation. (EIN 34-1924868)

Or click below to pay your Sponsorship Donation online.

Contact Info

www.firstfridaysyoungstown.org

Adam Lee- Program Director, Youngstown CityScape

Ph: 330-742-4040 Email: adam@youngstowncityscape.com

Meagan Albani- meagan@youngstowncityscape.com

Logistics & Operations Coordinator, First Fridays-Downtown Youngstown

First Fridays Partnership Players

First Fridays partners are committed to the overall marketing efforts of all First Fridays events.
Your sponsorship will have these amazing organizations full social media and email marketing support.