Downtown Modesto, Modesto, California

Since then, reinvestment has increased and downtown has become more vibrant with an array of world-class murals and public art, community festivals, architecture and food tours, scores of restaurants and retailers, improved walkability, and urban beautification.

Under the leadership of Interim CEO & Executive Director Heidi Savage, these organizations have merged efforts to lead most downtown projects, especially since the onset of COVID-19.

The event is a two-block street fair anchored by downtown restaurants and bars, with activities for all ages, including games, breakdancing classes, and a craft brew garden.

First Fridays serves as an umbrella for community members to activate space with positivity, creativity, and culture, from pop-up dance workshops to international graffiti art mural festivals.

Executive Officers: Paul Adams – December 2026 Maria Apodaca – January 2026 Julie Betts-Albert – December 2026 David Boring – January 2026 Sarah Aaronson – December 2026 Amanda Heitlinger – January 2026 Esparanza Vargas – December 2026 DOMO Executive Officers: Barrett Lipomi, Chair - RED INC Architects Kathryn Davis, Vice President - Valley First Credit Union Erin Doran, Treasurer - Doran Industries: The Century, Nine3One, Rosé Bouquet, The Farmacy Charles Doll, Secretary - Omega Pacific Insurance Solutions DOMO Board Members: David Boring - Never Boring Design Ann Endsley - Greens on Tenth Blake Humble - Churchkey, Commonwealth David Darmstandler - Datapath Sue Zwahlen - Mayor, City of Modesto Blaine Cox - Damrell Nelson Schrimp Pallios & Silva The residential area is south of 5th Street and east of G Street.

Many Victorian, Italianate, Craftsman, and Mission style homes are proudly mixed with elegant commerces in this lively modern downtown.