WAKE FOREST, NC – Weather permitting, Bounce! Party Band will kick off the 2026 Friday Night on White (FNOW) concert series on Friday, April 10. The free outdoor concert is scheduled from 6-9 p.m. along South White Street in downtown Wake Forest.
Food & Refreshments
Food and refreshments will be available for purchase at several downtown restaurants. A variety of food and dessert trucks will also be on site in the Depot Parking Lot, 110 S. White St., and along East Owen Avenue. Food and dessert trucks scheduled to participate on April 10 include VFW Chuck Wagon, Cousins Maine Lobster, Virgil's Jamaica, Warehouse BBQ, La Katrina Tacos, Charlie's Kabob Grill on Wheels, Bulkogi, Kono Pizza, Golden K Dog, Not Just a Fry Guy, Copperhead’s Craft Burgers, Mr. Cannoli, JAM Ice Cream, Little Halos and Kona Ice. Menus for these food trucks are provided on the Town website at https://bit.ly/FNOWFoodTrucks and as a function of the Town app (see Friday Night on White, Food Trucks).
Beer Sales & Wake Forest Social District
- Beer will be available for purchase within the Friday Night on White event footprint starting at 5 p.m.
- Alcohol vendors manage their own alcohol sales and are responsible for identification checks as required by law.
- No outside coolers are permitted.
- No outside alcohol is permitted to enter the Friday Night on White event footprint unless in an approved Wake Forest Social District Cup.
- White Street Brewing - 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.
- Norse Brewing - Tickets may be purchased in advance at Norse Brewing or at the event starting at 5 p.m. Tickets may then be redeemed at the event for a pint of beer for each ticket redeemed. Unused tickets may be redeemed during normal business hours at Norse Brewing.
- Several beer serving stations will be situated throughout the festival area, including the western end of East Owen Avenue, adjacent to B&W Hardware; along East Owen; at the intersection of East Jones Avenue and South White Street; and in the vicinity of the South White and Wait Avenue intersection.
- Alcoholic beverages sold on the street from White Street Brewing and Norse Brewing are sold under their Special Event permit and not allowed to leave the Friday Night on White event footprint and enter the WF Social District. In addition, these beverages should not enter another ABC permitted business. Only alcohol in an approved WF Social District cup may enter an ABC permitted business provided the business chooses to allow outside alcohol as indicated by the green "Alcohol Beverages Welcomed Here" decal.
Last Call
The last call for outside beer and wine is 8:50 p.m. Festivities end along South White Street at 9:30 p.m.
Parents & Caregivers – Please Help
Most young people that attend FNOW behave responsibly, but some are disruptive. That’s why we’re again 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.
Social Media
Anyone sharing their pictures on social media is encouraged to use #FNOW and #FridayNightonWhite.
Rideshare Pickup, Drop Off
Anyone planning to take a rideshare, such as Go Wake Forest, Uber, or Lyft is encouraged to set the Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 Brooks St., as the destination drop off and pickup location.
Parking
Free parking will be available at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and along several side streets and parking lots throughout downtown Wake Forest and beyond. Please note: 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 FNOW attendees are clearly marked.
Remaining 2026 FNOW Concerts
The remaining 2026 FNOW concerts will feature Sleeping Booty on May 8; Night Years on June 12; Love Tribe on July 10; The Amazing Lounge Lizards on August 14; and Liquid Pleasure on September 11.
Inclement Weather
In the event of inclement weather on the day of a concert, updates will be posted on the Town 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.
Thank You Sponsors
A special thanks to our 2026 FNOW sponsors: White Street Brewing Company, CBS 17, Gladwell Orthodontics, McPherson Family Eye Care, Capital Chevrolet, Capital Powersports, Blue Water Spa, Carts of the Carolinas, Republic Services, OrthoNC, Wells Family Dental Group, Brightspeed Fiber Internet, Kerr Family YMCA, RHD Legal, North Raleigh Plastic Surgery, NC Wills and Trusts, Elan Capital Hills, Capitol Range and Firearms, Saving Grace Animals for Adoption, Renewal by Andersen, Hope Lutheran Church, The Mulch Masters, Atlantic Tire & Service, Bumgarner & Martin Orthodontics, Wild Birds Unlimited, RJ Garage Door Service, Nu Image Surgical & Dental Implant Center, MassageLuxe - Wake Forest, Hawthorne Residential Partners, Avance Care North Wake Forest, Cameron Family CPAs, Enhance Dental, The NOW Massage, My Orthodontist, iSmash Wake Forest, Pilates Addiction, Electel Cooperative Federal Credit Union, Chick-fil-A, CIRCA Magazine, Fidelity Bank, Foxy 107/104, Emerald Family Dentistry, Mastro Homes, Goldfish Swim School, True South Realty, Piedmont Federal Bank, Carolina Regenerative Health, 1st Choice Customized DJ Services, ProAudio & Light and Wake Forest Area Chamber.
No sponsorships remain available for this year’s FNOW concert series. Anyone interested in learning about sponsorship opportunities for the 2027 season is encouraged to email Marketing & Business Relations Manager Anna Bolton at abolton@wakeforestnc.gov.
For complete information about FNOW, visit http://bit.ly/FridayNightonWhite.
FNOW a Wake Forest Outdoors event. To view a complete listing of Town-sponsored springtime events and activities, visit http://bit.ly/WakeForestOutdoors. To receive email notifications concerning special events in Wake Forest, sign up for E-Notifier at https://bit.ly/WFEnotifier.