MANSFIELD — Final Friday celebrated its last show in 2026 at the Brickyard stage in downtown Mansfield on Friday night. An evening of pleasant temperatures and exceptional live music featured the works of Jody and Najee, Frank Boyd Jr. and the Bonafide Truth, and Austin & the Sid Experience (Ur favorite Psycho Funk Metal Glam […]
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Second Final Friday concert of summer brings music to downtown Mansfield
Crowds gathered in downtown Mansfield on Friday night for the second Final Friday concert of the season.
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Final Friday kicks off another summer of music in downtown Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Summer officially felt a little closer Friday night as crowds gathered at The Brickyard in downtown Mansfield for the first Final Friday concert of the season. With performances from Brooke Yonut, Jazz Connection and Rare Vintage, concertgoers enjoyed an evening of live music, food, drinks and community under the lights. Take a look […]
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The Brickyard turns up the volume for another summer of Final Fridays
MANSFIELD — Warm evenings, lawn chairs and live music will soon return to downtown Mansfield as the Final Friday Concert Series kicks off another summer at The Brickyard. “I am looking forward to summer, and nothing reminds me that summer is here (more) than the start of the Final Friday Concert season,” said Jamie Lustig […]
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Richland County Transit to again offer fare-free rides to and from Final Friday events in Mansfield
Richland County Transit will again provide fare-free rides to and from Final Friday events this summer in downtown Mansfield.
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Nine new acts are featured in Mansfield’s 2026 Final Friday concert series
MANSFIELD — Downtown Mansfield, Inc. (DMI) is turning up the volume for summer 2026 with the return of the Final Friday Concert Series — bringing live music, community energy, and downtown vibrancy to the Carrousel Properties’ Brickyard Stage all season long. This year’s lineup introduces nine new acts to the Final Friday stage, keeping the […]
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OPINION: Final Friday bands warm up The Brickyard crowd
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was authored by Rob Stroul. MANSFIELD — As the temperatures cooled, the crowd warmed up on August’s Final Friday at The Brickyard. Three acts took the stage with the last two being local legends, Frank Boyd Jr. and the Bona-fide Truth, and Conne (Connie)! The evening opened with “I.Ron” and friends […]
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OPINION: Final Friday’s music lineups leads to smiles & dancing
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story and photos were provided by Rob Stroul. MANSFIELD — The July Final Friday descended on The Brickyard in downtown Mansfield with its customary mix of live music and food trucks. Taylor Schlupp opened the show with an acoustic set. The talented individual started off covering Eric Clapton, and did it well, […]
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Third in Final Friday series features Red Ball Jets at The Brickyard
MANSFIELD — We’re at the pivot point of summer and the City of Mansfield’s community party will mark the occasion with a blast for an outdoor music fest. Downtown Mansfield, Inc.’s Final Friday series returns to The Brickyard on Friday, July 25. One of the area’s most popular bands, the Red Ball Jets, is the […]
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Final Friday draws revelers to The Brickyard in Mansfield
EDITOR’S NOTE: Rob Stroul authored this story and provided these photos. MANSFIELD — Friday night’s Final Friday at The Brickyard induced a nice crowd when the sun went down and the temperatures cooled. Add in a decent breeze, an impressive variety of food trucks, beverage options and local host/MC Tommy Barnes from 106.1 FM, and […]