Danville’s Next First Fridays Event: The Returns of SPORTS & BREWS on June 2nd

Aug 07, 2023

THE FOLLOWING IS A CITY OF DANVILLE RELEASE

Danville – Join us in Downtown Danville on June 2 from 5-8 PM as we host the second annual Sports & Brews event! This event features live music from Ferranti and Bay City Central on the Temple Plaza stage, a beer tent by Vermilion River Beer Company, beer specials at local establishments, several food trucks, sports-themed concessions, and two whole blocks of outdoor fun and games. In addition, we will be launching a line of First Fridays SWAG at this event, available for purchase for the first time ever at the event.

Vermilion Street from Harrison to Main and North Street will be full of sports activities and some games that are just for fun!

-From 5-6 PM, join us for Community Yoga at Palace Park (by the Fischer Theatre). Walk-ups only. Bring a mat if you have one! This activity is free-of-charge.-Danville Tennis Center is hosting tennis activities on North Street from 5-8 PM that are fun for all ages! They will have a tennis court, a pickle ball court, and more!-Danville Area Soccer Association will be hosting soccer goals & drills at Kresge Park!-The Kids Corner will be open from 5-8 by Lainey's Ice Cream Shop, and will feature FREE family activities such as street hockey by Danville Youth Hockey and inflatable sports games &obstacle course!-Cornhole, Pop-a-Shot, KanJam, & other outdoor games will be set up throughout downtown!-The Danville Public Library will host their summer reading kickoff program during this event with lawn games and chances to win gift cards!

-Jumbo Beer Pong will be set up outside in front of Vermilion River Beer Company! Walkups welcome – you can sign in there with a volunteer and your group will be texted when it is your turn to play. No waiting around. Winning teams will receive beer chips!-Local Celebrity Dunk Tank outside The Fischer Theatre from 5-8 with 100% of the proceeds benefiting The United Way of Danville!-Sports Trivia: Trivia volunteers will be in the crowd all night! Spot one and ask for a sports trivia question. If you get it right, you get a beer chip or a free cone at Lainey's.-Beer Pong outside Fatman's Warehouse with $1 drafts and live music by The Moondoggers, starting at 9 PM.-The Fischer Theatre is showing a sports themed film at 7 PM with $5 admission and concessions for sale throughout the event!-Try out the golf simulator at Up & Down Golf Simulator, open for the event.-Gaming is a sport! The Respawn Gaming Lounge will bring their gaming trailer downtown for the event. Stop by and play some video games.

Mark your calendars & spend June 2 in Downtown Danville! In addition, do not forget to thank our sponsors:

Champion Sponsors:

Hayley Siefert with Keller Williams Realty, TRECCarle HealthInvestor Sponsors:OSF HealthcareAunt Martha's Health and Wellness

Partner Sponsors:

Christie ClinicTwo Roads Wellness ClinicHall of Fame Plaques and SignsCountry Financial – Pete Goodwin, Chris Griffin, Amanda GallowayWatchfireVermilion AdvantageOld National Bankthyssenkrupp Dynamic ComponentsChild Care Resource Service at University of IllinoisHyster-Yale

Supporter Sponsors:

Lima Bean Glassworks and GiftsAqua IllinoisAmeren IL