GET INVOLVED
First Fridays are a collaborative effort between the Orleans Chamber of Commerce, the Town of Orleans, and the Orleans Merchants Group — and they work because local businesses show up. Whether you stay open late, host something special, or simply welcome visitors through your door, your participation is what makes the evening worth coming out for.
Held on the first Friday of each month from June through September, plus a Holiday Edition in December, First Fridays give residents and visitors a reason to come to town, linger, and explore.
How Your Business Can Join the Energy
First Fridays are open to all Orleans businesses — retail, galleries, restaurants, and service-based businesses alike. Participation can be as simple as staying open during First Friday hours. You're also welcome to go bigger with a promotion, pop-up, tasting, artist reception, or live music.
To be listed as a participating business, submit your information through the online form. This ensures visitors know you're open and part of the evening.
Want your event or offerings featured and promoted?
Businesses that become First Friday Sponsors receive expanded visibility beyond a basic listing, your logo is featured on printed materials and the website, and your specials, events, and activations are prominently promoted. Sponsorships also help fund the marketing, signage, and shared amenities that make these evenings run.
Business Sponsorship
For retail shops, galleries, and service-based businesses participating in First Fridays.
With a Business Sponsorship, you receive:
- Your logo appears on the First Friday postcard, poster, and website — putting your brand in front of everyone who picks up a flyer or visits the site all season long.
- Printed collateral for the season:
• Posters
• Postcards with event dates and trolley route to give to customers
• 1 yard sign - Easy access to downloadable social media collateral and printable signage
- Business name and logo listed on the participating sponsor page of the website
- Any music, pop-ups, store specials, or other offerings listed on the website (Info must be submitted via this google form; otherwise, the business will be listed by name only)
Restaurant Sponsorship
For restaurants who would like to offer something special or have entertainment on First Fridays.
With a Restaurant Sponsorship, you receive:
- Your logo appears on the First Friday postcard, poster, and website — putting your brand in front of everyone who picks up a flyer or visits the site all season long.
- Printed collateral for the season:
• Posters
• Postcards with event dates and trolley route to give to customers
• 1 yard sign - Easy access to downloadable social media collateral and printable signage.
- Business name and logo listed on the Participating sponsor page of the website.
- Any specials such as a cocktail, appetizer, dessert, featured menu item, promotion, live music etc listed on the website (Specials must be submitted via this google form; otherwise, the business will be listed by name only)
COMMUNITY CHAMPION SPONSORship
Designed for businesses who want to make a larger investment in First Fridays and visibly support the vitality of Orleans.
As a Community Champion Sponsor, you receive:
• Prominent logo placement on all printed materials as a Community Champion Sponsor
• Featured listing on the First Fridays website with a direct link to your website or social media
• Recognition in First Fridays social media posts throughout the season
• Printed seasonal collateral package, with the option to receive additional materials as needed
• Easy access to downloadable social media graphics and printable signage
• If participating in First Friday events, priority placement at the top of the event page, including all submitted event details
Please note: Event details must be submitted through the form on the First Fridays website in order to be included.
Friend of first Fridays
If you’ve been enjoying First Fridays and want to show your support, we invite you to become a Friend of First Fridays with a donation that helps fund event promotion and keep the momentum going.
Open to any community member, family, business, or organization who would like to support Orleans First Fridays and help make these events possible.
These sponsorships help fund promotion, signage, marketing materials, and shared amenities that bring people together and support local businesses.
As a Friend of First Fridays your name or business will be listed on the First Fridays website as a proud supporter of this community event.
Friend of First Fridays Sponsorship: $40
The 2025 First Friday Town Trolley was made possible through the generous support of
Thank you to our 2025 Business sponsors
