Do I need to purchase a ticket to get into the concert?
No. Attendance at Friday After 5 concerts are free.
Can I bring a cooler, bag, or backpack in with me?
No. Coolers, Bags (other than a handbag, pocketbook, or purse is allowed), or backpacks are prohibited.
Can I bring a tent for shade or, umbrella?
No. Attendees may not bring tents, umbrellas or, lounge chairs with a shade tent attached.
Can I bring my own beverages or food?
No. Outside Beverages, beverage containers and food are not allowed. The only way we can provide these concerts is through the support of our sponsors AND the sale of beer and wine and food. Please leave your personal containers at home.)
Can I carry my 'Ville Social District cup into the concert area?
No. The 'Ville Social District does not extend into the concert area.
Can I bring my pet to the concert?
No. For the safety and comfort of all attendees, and for sanitary reasons, dogs and other pets are not allowed in the concert area. You will be denied entry or asked to leave the concert area if you bring a pet. Service Animal Policy Only trained service dogs are permitted. Service animals are working animals, not pets, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Qualified service animals must be individually trained to do work or perform tasks for a person with a disability. Emotional support animals, therapy animals, or comfort animals do not qualify as service animals under the ADA and are not permitted. Service animals must be leashed or tethered and under the direct control of their handler at all times. Handlers are responsible for immediately cleaning up after their service animal. City of Statesville General Pet Policy: Leashed pets are allowed on sidewalks throughout town. Please clean up after your pet.
Can I conceal carry at the concert?
No. Absolutely no guns or weapons allowed in the concert area.
Are restrooms available?
One handicap and one regular port-a-john are located close to the City’s West Broad Street parking lot. Another regular port-a-john is located on the southeast corner of Mulberry and West Broad Streets.
What types of food and beverages can I expect and how do I purchase these items?
Non-alcoholic beverages and water can be purchased through our food vendors. Generally, there are 2 or 3 food trucks at each concert, one of which is generally a confectionary vendor. We try to select vendors whose menus differ from one another so that patrons have a variety of choices. Typical fair/festival type food is available. Selections vary by vendor. Most of our food and beverage vendors accept cash or card as a payment method. No personal checks are accepted.
Interested in being a vendor?
This is a concert and not a festival event. Therefore, vendors are limited to 2 food trucks, 1 confectionary vendor and perhaps 1 non-alcoholic beverage vendor. So that everyone has a chance we reserve the right to select vendors based on our audience and ensuring non-compete with other vendors and our downtown restaurants and bars. Click here to download and complete the vendor application to be considered for Friday After 5.
Are alcoholic beverages available?
Yes. While Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 is transitioning away from token sales as we test a new format, alcohol will still be available for purchase through an on-site vendor during the event. Guests can continue to enjoy the same experience with a simpler and more streamlined process. Any tokens from previous seasons will still be honored throughout the 2026 concert season, so attendees are welcome to use any remaining tokens they may still have. To purchase beer or wine, patrons should go to the ID Tent (located close to Kelly Street) to present proof of age (a valid picture ID from an authorized entity is required) to receive a wrist band.
IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER
The concert series is funded through the support of our sponsors and the sale of beer and wine. Please understand NO OUTSIDE BEVERAGES ARE ALLOWED. The Social District in NOT in effect for this festival. Learn more about The 'Ville Social District here.
**We card everyone! Please be prepared to show your ID if you plan to purchase tokens for alcohol consumption at the concert.
EAT
Arrive early and enjoy a delicious meal or treat from a variety of food trucks scheduled throughout the concert season. They will be set up and ready to serve at 5:30 PM.
You can also discover the diverse dining options available through our Downtown Restaurants. The concerts are held in Downtown Statesville on West Broad Street in front of Mitchell Community College from 5:30 PM–8:00 PM.
SECURITY
The Statesville Police Department is in attendance and works hard to keep everyone safe at the concerts. If you need help, ask any officer. If you see something that is suspicious, please report it to the nearest officer or to an Event Organizer. Event Organizers can either be found or paged at the Token Tent. Thank you for helping us keep our concert goers safe!
WEATHER
This is an outdoor concert, so please dress accordingly. Decisions regarding weather are made as close to the concert start time as the forecast allows. On the rare occasion that an event is cancelled or postponed, these announcements will be published on the Facebook page and website as soon as that decision has been made.
GET DIRECTIONS
Located on West Broad Street between Kelly Street and Mulberry Street.
PARKING
Parking is available throughout Downtown in our 9 public parking lots as well as on-street parking spaces. Our partners at Mitchell Community College also invite concert goers to park in their various lots surrounding the event. Click here for a map.
BROAD STREET PARK & PLAYGROUND
For at least 75 years, the playground at Broad Street United Methodist Church has been the site for laughter and play for children. The new playground, designed and installed by Carolina Parks and Play playground specialists, was made possible through a generous bequest from Henry and Betty Jean Britt along with memorial money from Broad Street members. When people from the church and community come to Broad Street Park and Playground, they will find equipment for children with a full range of physical abilities and those of special needs. Broad Street Park and Playground is open to the public as a community playground, and we are thankful that families attending the FA5 concerts can utilize this amazing space.
