GREAT BEND ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT
"It's placemaking, not place made!
It's a process that is never finished."
Great Bend Alive presents Fridays on Forest, sponsored by Pryor Automatic Fire Sprinklers! The event will take place on Forest Avenue, from Williams to Main, on May 31st. May's theme is celebrating the Great Bend Bat Cats before they start their 2024 season. There will be opportunities to meet the players, as well as a few drawing for giveaways and surprises! And this Friday of Forest is jammed backed! Bat Cats will join us downtown following the Great Bend Alive Parade Through Time.
What to expect?
Come after work with your friends, family or coworkers and sit outside with a beverage in your hand and enjoy some great food, great music, and a great time! Alcohol will be served in the district, but CANNOT be brought into the district from outside (and not alcohol can leave the district as well).
This is a family atmosphere, feel free to bring the whole gang! There will be security to ensure the safety of you and our properties. Worried about bathrooms?! Don't be, we've got you covered! Bring your appetite - you'll have plenty to choose from! No ticket needed to enjoy this fun event on Friday, May 31st.
Enjoy Live Music from The Lazy Wayne Band!
Food Vendors:
LUMPY'S
LOS DOS POTRILLOS
THE SPREAD
LANA'S CATERING AND GOODIES
SUCK IT UP BUBBLE CUP & FLATLANDERS FLATBREAD PIZZAS WILL BE BEHIND DRY LAKE
Alcohol Vendors:
CHARLIE'S PLACE
LOS DOS POTRILLOS
LUMPY'S
DRY LAKE BREWING
🔗 Check out the menu as we get closer to the event! https://www.gbedinc.com/downtownevents
Share your pictures on social media with the hashtag: #GBAlive, or email them to marketing@gbedinc.com, so we can share your love for #DowntownGBK.
What to expect?
Come after work with your friends, family or coworkers and sit outside with a beverage in your hand and enjoy some great food, great music, and a great time!
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Alcohol will be served in the district, but CANNOT be brought into the district from outside.
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No alcohol can leave the district.
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This is a family atmosphere, feel free to bring the whole gang!
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There will be security to ensure the safety of you and our properties.
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Worried about bathrooms?! Don't be, we've got you covered!
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Bring your appetite - you'll have plenty to choose from!
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No smoking or pets allowed in the district.
Check out Great Bend Alive on @instagram, Facebook, and TikTok! Follow us for details on the 2023 season.
Check out Great Bend Alive's newest
Placemaking project!
Community art is a way to connect the community and provide a sense of pride about where one lives. This project is a big undertaking could not be accomplished without several fantastic stakeholders.
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The Great Bend City Council for approving this plan
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Barton Arts Movement for partnering in this event
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Melanie Ryan for lending her phenomenal artistic abilities
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And our sponsors and donors for making this project financially possible! Wheatland Electric, Great Bend Foundation, Barton Community College, Sheryl Cheely, MPIRE Realty Group, Spectrum CPA Partners LLC, Brentwood Builders, Dedra Goodenough, Alan & Gail Moeder, Jane Isern, Rachel Mawhirther, and Jennifer Stoddard
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Does the project end here? No! Watching positive comments roll in on social media brought us so much joy and we want to keep the positivity flowing! Tag your photos from Final Friday and on the Art Alley with #GreatBendisAlive or text your photos to 620-617-0332.
WHAT'S NEXT?
This is just the beginning! We can't wait to bring you this entertainment district, but know there are more amenities/aesthetics coming - we're working hard to bring you the best atmosphere!
CHECK IT OUT!
Come walk through an event with Chad Ehrlich and Sara Arnberger to see what you can experience at our next event!
FOLLOW US!
Great Bend Alive shares pictures, fun facts about downtown, and videos on social media. Join us as we celebrate the journey!
May EVENT DETAILS
Band:
THE LAZY WAYNE BAND
Food Vendors:
LUMPY'S
LOS DOS POTRILLOS
LANA'S CATERING AND GOODIES
THE SPREAD CATERING
SUCK IT UP BUBBLE CUP - behind DLB
FLATLANDERS STONE FIRED PIZZA - behind DLB
Alcohol Vendors:
CHARLIE'S PLACE
LOS DOS POTRILLOS
LUMPY'S
DRY LAKE BREWING
