fridays by the river
Relax with your neighbors under the trees by the Cumberland River
Fall Dates - September 11, 18, 25 & October 2, 9, 16
3 pm - 8 pm | Riverview Pavilion at Shelby Park
Join us for the laid-back, family-friendly, beer garden in the park. Friends of Shelby, in partnership with East Nashville Beer Works, is excited to host these fun and relaxed events that bring neighbors together and raise money for the Park and Bottoms. Enjoy time with friends, draft beer, food trucks, live music and yard games by the Cumberland River!
Friends of Shelby members receive $1 off beer when they show their membership card.
September 11 🎶Jodal Bravo
🍕Nicoletto’s | Lady Dawgs | J&D Smokers | Camburgers| Wyldeflower Pizza | Kiwi Scoops
September 18 🎶Funk for the Family
🍕Nicoletto’s | Lady Dawgs | Bangkok Belly | Wyldeflower Pizza | Kiwi Scoops
September 25 -🎶Stacy Antonel]
🍕Nicoletto’s | Lady Dawgs | Hautewheels | Camburgers| Gypsy Crepes | Kiwi Scoops
October 2 🎶 Runner of the Woods
🍕Nicoletto’s | J&D Smokers | Bangkok Belly | Wyldeflower Pizza | Kiwi Scoops
October 9 🎶The Resonauts
🍕Nicoletto’s | Lady Dawgs | Ladybird Tacos | Mac Shack | Kiwi Scoops
October 16 🎶Eastside Lowdown Band
🍕Nicoletto’s | Lady Dawgs | Camburgers | Mac Shack | Bangkok Belly | Kiwi Scoops
NEED TO KNOW
Where is Fridays by the River?
Find us every Friday during the series at the Riverview Pavilion in Shelby Park.
Are Pets Welcome?
Pets on a maximum 6 foot leash are welcome. The event can be crowded, so we recommend you leave skiddish dogs at home
Can I bring in outside food or drink?
No. Fridays by the River is a fundraiser for the nonprofit Friends of Shelby Park and Bottoms. Proceeds from drink and food sales help support the park. Exceptions are made for babies and kids, and the occasional birthday cake :)
VOLUNTEER AT FRIDAYS BY THE RIVER!
Help Friends of Shelby with event setup or assist with ID check, ecostations, and merch and beer sales. Volunteers will receive a Friends of Shelby shirt and volunteers over 21 will get (1) free drink ticket.
SIGN UP below
September 11th - Click here to sign-up!
September 18th - Click here to sign-up!
September 25th - Click here to sign-up!
October 2nd - Click here to sign-up!
October 9th - Click here to sign-up!
October 16th - Click here to sign-up!
Thanks to
Fridays by the River Supporters
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