The Habersham Marketplace in Beaufort will launch the third season of its First Fridays Series on Friday, April 6, with “Island Time,” beginning at 4 p.m. The event will feature the Marketplace drenched in island decor, Hilton Head Island Reggae band Patwa, an expanded Farmers Market complete with local and regional growers, as well as arts, crafts and specialty food vendors from 4-9 p.m. Family friendly and children’s activities will also be offered. There is no cost to enter.
<a href="http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Summer-2011-First-Fridays-Event.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-6267" title="Summer 2011 First Fridays Event" src="http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Summer-2011-First-Fridays-Event-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>The schedule for “Island Time” is as follows:
• Expanded Farmer’s Market: 4-7 p.m.
• Live Local Music: Patwa Reggae Band, 6-9 p.m.
• Children and Family Activities: ongoing.
• Food Vendors: Berto’s Tex-Mex Grill, Maggie’s Pub and Piace Pizza, among specialty local and regional offerings, 4-9 p.m.
The First Fridays Series continues monthly through October with the following themed events: Cinco De Mayo Bash (May 4), Beaufort’s Got Talent Show (June 1), Footloose Friday (July 6), Rock the Block Back to School Rally, End of Summer Soiree, and Blues and Brews Festival (October 5).
The Habersham Marketplace is located at 13 Market St. in the Habersham Neighborhood, off of Joe Frazier Road in Beaufort. For more information, event schedule and entertainment listings, visit www.habershammarketplace.com.