The Brickhouse Band to headline Friday Night on White

Tuesday, August 9, 2022 - 11:05am

Friday Night on White (FNOW) returns to downtown Wake Forest this Friday, Aug. 12, with The Brickhouse Band. The free outdoor concert will take place from 6-9 p.m. along South White Street in historic downtown Wake Forest.

Formed in the spring of 2000, The Brickhouse Band is one of the most sought-after party bands in our area performing a variety of hits spanning half a century covering songs from Bruno Mars to Stevie Wonder, Commodores to the Rolling Stones, Earth Wind & Fire to Big & Rich. 

 

Food & Refreshments

Food and refreshments will be available for purchase at several downtown restaurants. Plus, a variety of food and dessert trucks will be on site in the Depot Parking Lot, 110 S. White St., and along East Owen Avenue. Food and dessert trucks onsite for the August 12 concert will include Crispy Gyoza, Crumbstruction, Fishin' Shrimp, Goodberry's Frozen Custard, Kona Ice, Lawrence & Perry BBQ, Lumpy's Ice Cream, MexiArepa Grill, Stavi's Sandwiches, Tacos Las Gringas, the VFW Chuck Wagon, and Virgil's Jamaica.

 

Beer & Wine Sales

  • No outside alcohol or coolers are permitted during FNOW, but beer and wine will be available for purchase within the festival area starting at 5 p.m.

  • Wristbands will be utilized for age identification and required for alcohol purchases. Wristbands may be obtained at the entry tents starting at 5 p.m.

  • Attendees wishing to purchase beer and wine will be required to present age identification at any of the three entry tents and wear the provided age verification wristband.  

  • Beer and wine vendors will manage their own sales at their respective locations.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Wine serving stations will be located on East Owen Avenue and near the intersection of Wait Avenue and South White Street. 

 

FNOW T-Shirts

FNOW commemorative T-shirts are on sale for $10 each. Available in a variety of adult sizes and styles, including a tapered V-neck for women, the T-shirts come in dark gray and lime green. Featuring the FNOW logo and a row of guitar necks on the front and the 2022 band lineup and sponsors on the back, the commemorative T-shirts may be purchased with cash, check, or credit card at Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks Street. Shirts will also be available for purchase with cash or check at the T-shirt tent in the food truck lot during the event. During each concert, attendees spotted wearing a Friday Night on White T-shirt will be eligible to win a free Chick-fil-A gift card.

 

Designated Drivers

Designated drivers will be eligible to receive two complimentary waters during FNOW. To be eligible, you must be at least 21-years-old with a valid driver’s license. Visit the Fire Explorers’ tent along East Owen Avenue for details. The Fire Explorers will also be selling bottled water and soft drinks.

 

Last Call

The last call for outside beer and wine is 8:50 p.m. Festivities end at 9:30 p.m.

 

Diaper Changing Station

A diaper changing station will be provided along East Owen Avenue.

 

Stay Off the Railroad Tracks

Standing on or near the railroad tracks is trespassing.

 

Social Media

Anyone sharing their pictures on social media is encouraged to use #FNOW, #StrongerThanEverWF, and #FridayNightonWhite.

 

Uber & Lyft

Anyone planning to use Uber or Lyft is encouraged to set the Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks St., as the destination 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. Accessible parking will be available in the Town Hall parking lot, 301 S. Brooks St. Please note: some parking lots may appear to be public, when in fact they are private. 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.

 

Inclement Weather

In the event of inclement weather on the day of a concert, organizers will announce a decision on whether to proceed as early as possible. Updated concert information 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 chief priority. As a result, decisions on whether to continue or cancel a concert are based entirely on the potential risks posed by inclement weather.

 

Remaining 2022 Concert

The remaining 2022 concert will feature Crush on September 9.

 

Thank You Sponsors

White Street Brewing Company, Gladwell Orthodontics, McPherson Family Eye Care, Mitchell Heating & Cooling, Foxy 107/104, The Pace at Holding Village, Capital Chevrolet, OrthoNC, Capital Powersports, Triangle Family Dentistry, Saving Grace Animals for Adoption, The Wake Weekly, Wells Family Dental Group, Youngsville Gun Club & Range, CIRCA Magazine, Orthopedic Physical Therapy, B & W Hardware, Co., Birkner Insurance, Ting Internet, Burn Boot Camp Wake Forest, Bumgarner & Martin Orthodontics, NuImage Surgical & Dental Implant Center, Elan Dental, Avance Care, Saving Grace Supply Company, Sole Dimensions, Coastal Credit Union, Chick-fil-A, Fidelity Bank, LINE-X of Raleigh, Hope Lutheran Church, WakeMed, Emerald Family Dentistry, American Ballroom, Inc., ProAudio & Video, Civic Federal Credit Union, Wake Forest Federal Savings & Loan, Carolina Regenerative Health, 1st Choice Customized DJ Services, Westgate Kia, and Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce.

For complete information about FNOW, visit http://bit.ly/FridayNightonWhite.