THIS FRIDAY NIGHT, it’s Fridays on the Flint – Back to School Bash

📅 Date: Friday, September 5, 2025

⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

📍 Location: Veterans Park Amphitheatre (across from the Civic Center, Downtown Albany, GA)

🌤 Weather Outlook

Expect a mostly sunny & warm evening with temps near 94°F dropping to the low 70s by night. Perfect weather for music, food, and family fun by the river!

🎶 Entertainment Lineup

🎧 DJ Benny of Planet X Djs kicks off the party at 6 PM with high-energy beats.

🎸 At 7 PM, Albany’s very own Essence Band hits the stage, bringing their 🔥 mix of old & new school R&B vibes that always get the crowd moving.

🍔 Food, Fun & More

✅ Food Trucks & Vendors – Delicious eats & unique local finds

✅ Kid Zone – Bounce houses & activities for the whole family

✅ Downtown Vibes – A festive night on the riverfront

➡️ About Fridays on the Flint

🎶 Fridays on the Flint has become one of Albany’s favorite traditions. Hosted at Veterans Park Amphitheatre, this seasonal series brings the community together with themed nights, live music, family-friendly activities, and delicious food. Past events have featured everything from fall festivals to local showcases — and it continues to grow each year!

➡️ About DJ Benny – Planet X DJs

🎶 Known for his viral TikTok presence, seamless mashups, and signature old-school throwback vibes, DJ Benny brings unmatched energy to every event. DJ Benny is truly an experience that is out of this world!

➡️ About The Essence Band

🎶 Straight out of Albany, GA, The Essence Band is known as the “Hottest Old & New School R&B Cover Band” in the region. With soulful vocals, smooth grooves, and energy that lights up the stage, they’ve built a strong reputation as one of South Georgia’s premier live acts.

🙌 Sponsors

This event is made possible by Five Star Credit Union, Georgia CEO, and a full lineup of amazing community partners, including:

🍹 Coca-Cola UNITED • WALB News 10 • Rock 103 • Phoebe Putney Health System • Flint Community Bank • Albany Beverage Company • and many more!