Who’s ready to party with 10,000 of your closest friends and neighbors?!! The biggest free concert in the area continues with Irresistible Groove in May!
Here’s some helpful info about the concert series from the Town of Wake Forest:
Know Before You Go
Concerts get underway at 6 p.m. and continue until 9 p.m.
Last call for outside beer is 8:50 p.m.
Festivities along South White Street end at 9:30 p.m.
#FNOW
Tag your posts and photos! Attendants sharing on social media are encouraged to use the hashtag #FNOW.
Food
While you're downtown, you're invited to visit the variety of downtown dining establishments or enjoy delicious food from a variety of food trucks that will be on site at each event.
Please note that some trucks may offer a limited menu at large events such as Friday Night on White and that menu options may change due to ingredient availability.
Adult Beverages
No outside alcohol or coolers will be permitted during the event, but beer and wine will be available for purchase within the festival area starting at 5 p.m. Alcohol vendors manage their own alcohol sales and are responsible for identification checks as required by law.
Tokens may be purchased in advance at White Street Brewing or at the event starting at 5 p.m. Tokens may then be redeemed at the event for a pint of beer for each token redeemed. Unused tokens may be redeemed during normal business hours at White Street Brewing.
Reduce Your Time in the Beer Line
Due to the incredible crowds that turn out for Friday Night on White, the lines for beer are sometimes long - but they move fast. You can help us reduce the wait times even more by remembering the following:
When approaching the front of the line, be prepared to move to the next available server.
While standing in line, read the beer descriptions and know which one you want to order or ask about.
Restrooms
Restrooms are located in the following areas:
Parking lot with food trucks located off South White Street and to the right of NC General Stores
Jones Avenue near intersection of South White Street
Fidelity Bank Parking lot off East Owen Avenue
South White Street behind the stage across from The Cotton Company
There are accessible restrooms at each of the identified locations above, as well as a diaper changing table in the accessible unit located on East Owen Avenue in the Fidelity Bank parking lot.
Parking
Free parking is available along several side streets and parking lots in downtown Wake Forest, including Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
However, some parking lots may appear to be public, when in fact they are private, such as the Renaissance Plaza parking lot. Read all signage in the parking lot to determine what type of lot you are using. Private lots are intended for business patrons only. Public lots that are open to Friday Night on White attendees are clearly marked.
Learn more about where to park during Friday Night on White
Uber & Lyft
Anyone planning to use Uber or Lyft to take you to or from Friday Night on White (FNOW) is encouraged to set the Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks St., as the destination and pickup location.
Streets in the FNOW event area close at 2:00 pm and remain closed until cleared and cleaned, which is typically around 11-11:30 pm. By designating Town Hall as the destination and/or pickup location, you'll make it easier for yourself and your driver to connect, plus the festivities along South White Street are only a short block away.
Items Allowed & Not Allowed
Bring a lawn chair and blanket - but if you bring a lawn chair and/or blanket, please place them in the street - not on the sidewalk. Please leave the sidewalks open for pedestrians.
Please leave your coolers and outside alcoholic beverages at home.
Also, as much as we love your furry family members, we respectfully ask that you please leave your pets at home.
Parents & Caregivers – Please Help
A vast majority of the young people that attend FNOW behave responsibly, but there is a small percentage that are disruptive. That’s why we’re asking parents and caregivers to help us preserve the FNOW experience for our downtown merchants and visitors by supervising their children. With your help, we can fulfill our commitment to ensure that FNOW offers a positive atmosphere where friends and family gather for a time of safe fun.
Weather Updates
In the event of inclement weather on the day of a concert, organizers will announce a decision on whether to proceed as early as possible. Updated concert information will be posted on the Town’s website, Nextdoor site and Facebook page. Smart phone users who have downloaded the Town app will also receive a push notification message concerning any schedule changes. Please note: Due to the popularity of FNOW, organizers will make every effort to proceed with the concert as scheduled. However, when severe weather threatens, the safety of visitors, sponsors and performers is our number one priority. As a result, decisions on whether to continue or cancel a concert are based entirely on the potential risks posed by inclement weather.