Events

48th ANNUAL HODAG COUNTRY FESTIVAL

Bringing live country music to the north!

Celebrate a full week of family fun, community, and tradition at the Sauk County Fair! Enjoy free walk-in admission and experience everything the fair has to offer, including exciting grandstand entertainment, live performances on the FREE F.A.M.E. Stage, livestock exhibits, competitions, local vendors, delicious fair food, and activities for all ages.

The mill, gift shop, and museum are open every Saturday and Sunday from 1-4 p.m., May-October, for guided tours. Admission is $3 per person. Children 6 and under and members of Fridays of Beckman Mill are admitted free. Corn Grinding and Blacksmith Demonstrating will be featured on the first Saturday of every month.

Dancing at Harry’s Place is a Friends of RiverFront program that offers free dance lessons that begin at 7 p.m., followed by open dancing that begins at 8 p.m. The lessons are held every other second and fourth Monday throughout June, July, and August.

Love to dance, or just wish you could? Dancing at Harry’s Place is the spot to learn to Cha Cha, Waltz, Polka, and more with free lessons. When you’ve figured out the footwork, try out your new talent during open dance time. Come with or without a partner.

Wine & Small Plates are held every Wednesday and Friday, starting on June 17th. A special wine presentation will begin at 5:30 PM. Reservations are recommended by calling 920-847-2950. No refund if cancelled less than 24 hours before the reservation.

Wine & Small Plates are held every Wednesday and Friday, starting on June 17th. A special wine presentation will begin at 5:30 PM. Reservations are recommended by calling 920-847-2950. No refund if cancelled less than 24 hours before the reservation.

Music at Harry’s Place is a free summer concert series on most Friday evenings, June 12 through August 28, 2026.

2026 Music Lineup:

June 12 – The Jimmys
June 19 – That Gurl
June 26 – Gary McAdams Band
July 3 – Big Stuff
July 10 – Nick & Friends
July 17 – The Blue Olives
July 24 – Birddog Blues Band
July 31 – Nauti Nauti
August 7 – No concert, head to the Downtown Beloit Street Dance!
August 14 – Dave Potter Band
August 21 – Copper Box
August 28 – Rainbow Bridge Band

The series is put on by Friends of Riverfront and features jazz, blues, swing, and big band. Attendees bring their own lawn chairs or blankets and relax under the stars while enjoying the region’s hottest bands! There are also several food truck vendors offering a variety of tasty treats, soft drinks, and beer for those of age.

The concerts take place on the bank of the beautiful Rock River in Riverside Park and offer breathtaking views of the sunset.

Riverside Park is dog-friendly, so you are welcome to bring your furry friend as long as you have him on a leash.

There will be no concert on August 7, 2026, due to the Downtown Beloit Association’s Street Dance.

Every Saturday, May through October, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m., downtown Beloit draws over 4,000 visitors each week on State Street and Grand Avenue. With over 130 vendors participating, it’s the second-largest farmers’ market in Wisconsin, right after Dane County. Rain or shine, from May through October, this award-winning tradition ensures an exciting experience for all.