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Third Thursdays in Bristol, VA
📅 Thursday, September 17, 2026
🕐 5:00pm – 8:00pm 📍 Bristol Music / Concerts
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Third Thursdays is one of Bristol’s signature community music series, bringing Cumberland Square Park to life one evening each month from May through September. From 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., the park fills with live music, local food trucks, artisan vendors, and families enjoying a relaxed, festival-style atmosphere in the heart of downtown. Whether you’re coming for the music, the food, or just a great night out with friends and neighbors, Third Thursdays offers a welcoming, high-energy experience that showcases the best of Bristol’s local culture and community spirit.
Bands / Live Music
Third Thursdays brings a dynamic mix of live music to Cumberland Square Park, featuring regional favorites and high-energy tribute acts throughout the season. From rock and blues to crowd-favorite classics, each event delivers a full evening of entertainment in a relaxed, outdoor setting.
Food Trucks
Come hungry—Third Thursdays offers a rotating lineup of food trucks serving everything from local favorites to unique, made-to-order specialties. Whether you’re in the mood for comfort food, fresh seafood, wood-fired pizza, or something sweet, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Food Truck Lineup:
Snapp’s Craft
Blue Crab Bites
The Cluck Truck
Open Road Wood Fired Pizza
Hungry Fellars
Mini Pancake World
Build-A-Bowl
Vendors & Community
Explore a variety of local vendors showcasing handmade goods, crafts, and specialty items that highlight the creativity and character of the Bristol community.
Vendors:
Birdie Florals
Jordan Glover
Family Activities
Designed with the whole family in mind, Third Thursdays includes activities for all ages, offering a fun and welcoming environment for the entire community.
Activities Include:
Yard Games
Kids Activities
Family-Friendly Entertainment
Classic Car Shows
Bands / Live Music
Third Thursdays brings a dynamic mix of live music to Cumberland Square Park, featuring regional favorites and high-energy tribute acts throughout the season. From rock and blues to crowd-favorite classics, each event delivers a full evening of entertainment in a relaxed, outdoor setting.
Food Trucks
Come hungry—Third Thursdays offers a rotating lineup of food trucks serving everything from local favorites to unique, made-to-order specialties. Whether you’re in the mood for comfort food, fresh seafood, wood-fired pizza, or something sweet, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Food Truck Lineup:
Snapp’s Craft
Blue Crab Bites
The Cluck Truck
Open Road Wood Fired Pizza
Hungry Fellars
Mini Pancake World
Build-A-Bowl
Vendors & Community
Explore a variety of local vendors showcasing handmade goods, crafts, and specialty items that highlight the creativity and character of the Bristol community.
Vendors:
Birdie Florals
Jordan Glover
Family Activities
Designed with the whole family in mind, Third Thursdays includes activities for all ages, offering a fun and welcoming environment for the entire community.
Activities Include:
Yard Games
Kids Activities
Family-Friendly Entertainment
Classic Car Shows
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