Downtown Days returns to Medicine Hat Aug. 21-22 with street closures
The two-day community event will bring food, live music and shopping to downtown Medicine Hat, with several streets closing to create a pedestrian-friendly space.
Medicine Hat Downtown Voice's Downtown Days festival returns Aug. 21 and 22, kicking off Friday with a Food & Beverage Expo and Moonlight Madness, as many downtown businesses extend their hours into the evening.
Several downtown streets will close at 6 p.m. Friday and stay closed through Saturday, including the 600 block of Second Street S.E. and the 400, 500 and 600 blocks of Third Street S.E. Saturday's lineup features the Food & Beverage Expo, sidewalk sales, a classic car show, a Kids' Corner, cornhole games, beer gardens, and live music including Snakes and the Riot starting at 6 p.m.
Organizers say the event highlights the vibrancy of the downtown business community, with participation from individual businesses being voluntary. Visitors are encouraged to check with businesses directly for specific hours and activities.
Free parking will be available throughout the event, including two-hour street parking outside closure zones, four-hour parking Friday afternoon at the Transit Terminal, and all-day free parking Saturday at the Transit Terminal, Town Square, Esplanade lots and the South Railway Street lot.
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