Can’t make it to the beach this summer? No worries, the beach is coming to YOU.
Tomorrow (June 2, 2018) come join the fun at the first-ever Downtown Luau in Manchester to celebrate the beautification of our county seat. There will be a sandcastle building contest on the SunCrest of Manchester Beach, lawn games of all kinds, a land shark chase, live music, a late-night movie and more. Best of all, it’s FREE to attend. Bring your kids, bring your beach towels and folding chairs, and join us for a full day of fun surrounding the courthouse square.
Here’s a rundown of what’s happening when:
2pm-4pm: LAWN GAMES (with prizes!)
West Main Brick Oven — Shark & Minnows chase
Black Iris Arts — Pin the Tail on the Whale
Sprout Children’s Shop — hula hooping, bean toss and bubbles
Harvest Local Foods — photo booth and coloring contest
High Cotton Vintage Home Furnishings — cornhole on the square
4pm-5pm: POLYNESIAN DANCING
Duck River Dance will be performing a traditional hula dance, then teaching Polynesian dancing to any eager kiddos who want to learn.
5:30pm: LIVE MUSIC
Get your groove on with live music from a couple different local acts! The main stage will be located on West Main Street. West Main Brick Oven will be roasting a whole pig and serving up Hawaiian food, shish kabobs and beer in addition to the standard menu, so grab some food to go and settle in outdoors for the show.
8:30pm: MOVIE
There’s something in the water! Mid-Tn Vapor Shop will be playing a FREE (PG) movie in the back alley. Please enter from South Irwin Street where the former bank drive-through window is located and bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets for a scary-good time. The Mercantile/Sweet Simplicity will be serving up popcorn and baked goods.
SPONSORED BY:
Cherokee Distributing Company
SunCrest Home Health an Almost Family Company
Thunder Radio
Manchester Times
Spring Street Market
3-Tenn Media, LLC
KK’s Music, Loans, and Jewelry
Mid-Tn Vapor Shop
West Main Brick Oven
Christopher Equipment Inc.
Master of Ceremonies Rental & Party Shop
A big THANKS to all the participating businesses and sponsors who support the vision to bring activity back to the beating heart of the county.