Downtown Great Bend’s Signature Summer Series
Fridays on Forest
Fridays on Forest is where community, music, food, and downtown energy come together.
Held the last Friday of each month from April through October, this beloved event transforms Forest Avenue into a vibrant gathering space filled with live entertainment, local flavor, and connection.
Whether you’re coming for dinner, meeting friends, or discovering something new downtown — Fridays on Forest is the place to be.
2026 Dates
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April 24, 2026
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May 29, 2026
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June 26, 2026
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July 31, 2026
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August 28, 2026
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September 25, 2026
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October 30, 2026
Each event runs from 5 - 10 p.m. and features live music, rotating restaurant menus, and an atmosphere designed to celebrate everything that makes Great Bend special.
What to Expect
Live Music
Enjoy local and regional musicians performing in the heart of downtown.
Featured Food & Drink
Participating restaurants create special menus just for the evening. Guests can explore unique offerings and discover new favorites.
Downtown Shopping
Local businesses stay open late, inviting visitors to shop, explore, and support small businesses.
Community Connection
Fridays on Forest is family-friendly and welcoming — a place where neighbors reconnect and visitors experience the heart of Great Bend.
Your business gets meaningful visibility before and during the event — website features, social promotions, radio shout-outs, on-site signage, and QR placement — but even more importantly, you get alignment with something people genuinely love.
Be the reason the music plays.
Be the reason downtown shines.
Be the name people see when they’re having a great night.
Let’s build something unforgettable — together.
Musicians
Fridays on Forest is your stage.
We’re looking for local and regional musicians who can bring energy, good vibes, and a soundtrack to a summer night in Great Bend. Whether you’re acoustic and laid-back, upbeat and dance-worthy, or somewhere in between — we want the crowd tapping their toes and staying just one more song.
Fridays on Forest FAQs
See You Downtown
Mark your calendar for the last Friday of the month.
Bring your friends. Bring your appetite.
We’ll see you on Forest.