Good News: First Fridays returns this Friday with a Food Truck Throw Down

First Fridays returns to downtown Grain Valley this Friday, June 7th with a Food Truck Throw Down, selfie stations, vendors, a car show, and more. 

Please note the following street closures:
- W. Walnut at Gregg Street to Main Street
- W. Front at Gregg Street to Main Street
- Main Street from Walnut to Front Street
- E. Walnut will be closed at Main Street

Closures are scheduled to start at 4:30pm with Main St closing at the same time. The event is scheduled until 8:00pm, after which roads will gradually reopen.

"This month we have two events happening with First Friday.  The first one scored the highest on our survey we did early this year, which is the Food Truck Throw Down. The trucks are embracing it and most have added specials and small dishes at lower prices so everyone can make sure to try as many trucks as possible. They are all trying to get your vote. The second event we have going on is different selfie stations around downtown including a 360-degree selfie booth that we will have set up on Main Street," Grain Valley Fair board member Mike Todd said.

Downtown Grain Valley Inc. is also bringing back its Rock-Paper-Scissors contest. Anyone who plays can be entered to win a prize (no minimums this round). Participants should stop by the Downtown Grain Valley booth to grab your beads and enter to win a gift card to downtown businesses.

To place your votes in the Food Truck Throw Down competition, stop by the First Friday's Info Tent to pick up your voting chip (one per person) and then drop that chip into your favorite truck's bucket, which will be located at their truck.

A car show is also planned in the parking lot of First Baptist Church Grain Valley from 5:00pm - 8:00pm. The show is free to enter and free to attend.