LOCK HAVEN — Get ready, Lock Haven! Downtown is turning up the heat on Friday, July 25, for the 1st Annual SUMMER SHOWDOWN — a one-of-a-kind Final Friday event featuring live collegiate boxing right in the heart of Main Street taking place from 5 to 8 p.m. along East Main Street.

This free, adrenaline-charged evening is presented in collaboration with the Lock Haven University Boxing Club, USA Boxing, and the National Collegiate Boxing Association (NCBA). Prepare for a showcase of elite athletes, unmatched energy, and powerful punches under the summer sky.

Watch top collegiate boxers from: Commonwealth University-Lock Haven; Penn State University; West Chester University; University of Connecticut; Crandall University (Canada) and more schools across the region as they go head-to-head in sanctioned, USA Boxing bouts!

What you’ll experience:

— A full outdoor boxing ring set up right on Main Street in downtown Lock Haven

— Ringside action, free and open to the public with downtown dining and shopping options!

— A family-friendly environment with community pride on full display

Seating is limited — attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and arrive early

“This is more than just a fight night,” said Melissa Dally, Downtown Lock Haven, Inc. Manager. “It’s a celebration of athletic excellence, small-town strength, and the incredible partnerships between our city, university, and business community.

Whether you’re a sports fan, a community supporter, or just looking for a summer night to remember, Summer Showdown delivers nonstop excitement and unbeatable downtown energy. This is Lock Haven history in the making–don’t miss your chance to be ringside.

If you are interested in bringing your event to downtown Lock Haven that will bring “feet to the street” reach out to Downtown Lock Haven, Inc. Manager at dlhmanager@lockhaven.org.