First Friday Guidelines, Rules, and FAQs

This is a one-time application that is required to gain access to monthly event applications. If your business/organization is approved as a First Friday Partner, you will have access to Monthly Applications for each event. Note: Being a First Friday Partner does not guarantee participation in each event.

Partnership Applications for First Friday can be found here. Submit your application between the 1st-10th of each month preceding First Friday.

We currently have applications for the following:

• Non-Profit Organizations
• Religiously Affiliated Organizations
• Artists
• Food Trucks
• Downtown Bryan Businesses
• BCS Schools and Colleges
• Musicians and Performers

Partnerships Application are always open, but must be completed by the 10th of the month, two months prior to the first event you are interested in participating in. For example, if you want to be able to register for October First Friday, your Partnership Application must be submitted by August 10th.

Monthly Applications will be open at 12:00 PM on the 1st of the month through the 10th of the month at 12:00 PM preceding the First Friday that you wish to participate in. For example, to participate in the October First Friday, apply between July 1st and July 10th.

Monthly Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, so we recommend applying as early as possible each month. If space is full, applicants will be placed on a waitlist in the order their application was received.

You will be notified of your application status by the 15th of the month, unless otherwise noted.

Approved First Friday participants are not allowed to fundraise or take donations on the street at First Friday.

First Friday was founded with the intention of supporting downtown Bryan shops and restaurants. In keeping this goal in mind, it is our responsibility to bring additional attractions downtown that appeal to wide audiences, while also ensuring the activities do not detract from downtown Bryan businesses. This means we must limit the number of all artists, organizations, and vendors at First Friday.

For-profit businesses (located outside of Historic Downtown Bryan) may participate through sponsorship of the event, if opportunities are available. If you are interested in sponsorship, please send an email to firstfriday@destinationbryan.com.

Destination Bryan partners with the Farmers' Market in Brazos County to bring 20 vendors to each First Friday.

If you are interested in participating in First Friday through the Farmer’s Market in Brazos County, please see their webpage for more information. Please note, Destination Bryan partners with the Farmer’s Market in Brazos County, but we do not handle the application process for Farmer’s Market vendors at First Friday. Please refer any questions regarding the Farmers' Market to their leadership.

For other questions, please contact firstfriday@destinationbryan.com.