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Downtown Morehead previews summer lineup; Main Street program re‑accredited

City of Morehead Council · June 8, 2026

Summary

Downtown Morehead reported several events rescheduled after rain, announced a downtown criterium race and music dates, and said the Main Street program was re‑accredited for 2025; staff urged residents to plan for Friday night street closures.

Tony, speaking for Downtown Morehead, reviewed recent event outcomes and a packed summer schedule: a downtown criterium/race expected to draw roughly 150–200 cyclists, rescheduled Memorial Day bands, and a series of July events that will close Main Street and First Street during race and festival hours. He said roughly 40 vendors have already registered for Freedom Fest and described plans to publicize closures and logistics on radio and event materials.

Tony also announced that the downtown Main Street program was re‑accredited at state and national levels for 2025 and highlighted local recognition for reinvestment work on Postal Square and North Wilson Street. “We were accredited again by the national and the uh the state as an accredited Main Street program for 2025,” he told council. Members discussed road closures, vendor management, and an expanded week‑long schedule around July 3–4 rather than a single day of events.

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