First Friday Las Vegas

For over 20 years First Friday has been showcasing local artists, makers, cooks, and musicians creating a vibrant community space for all to enjoy. I recommend bringing a friend to join you in a walk down 1st street which will be lined with vendor booths each full to the brim with handmade arts and crafts. And don't forget to grab a bite to eat from one of the dozens of food trucks parked at Art Square.

First Friday is easily one of my favorite events in the different cities I travel to. I have to give LV first Friday a mid 3 star rating. Although there were some vendors of color present, it wasn’t enough to keep my interest for long. Out of many many vendor booths, I counted 5, maybe 6 booths with products or services for POC. Everything other vendor, art museum, boutique, DJ or live band catered a group of people that did not include people of color. I would love to see more diversity in vendors and entertainment. The events draws a large crowd and I will say it was managed well, and I felt safe. I will return in hopes of seeing an increase of black and brown vendors.

This Monthly event has come along way from when I first visited it over 8 years ago. More security and organization. Plenty of choices for food. I like the circus acts happening throughout the evening. Very enjoyable, I would recommend and visit again. The food trucks are a little pricey but the food was delicious!

First friday was fun, I went in the middle of summer so it was beyond hot. There were several vendors and food trucks. Make sure you don't forget to walk inside the building, there are several talented artist selling their work inside. Stay hydrated and you'll have a blast

Compared to other art and street festivals I’ve visited, this one was disappointing. The majority of the art was relatively commercial/touristic. And all of the 6 food trucks our family visited were mediocre. The tacos & salsas meats were borderline inedible. The crepes were middling. The Hawaiian poke middling. The wagyu sliders decent. The fries from the corn dog place were soggy.