The Downtown Beloit Street Dance is the Downtown Beloit Association's largest annual event and continues to grow! Get ready to dance with The Proof from 5:30-7:30pm, and Dirty Fishnet Stockings from 8-11pm. In addition to live music, there will be food and beverages available. Don't miss out on the Sidewalk Sales from 8am-2pm on 8/2 and 8am-1pm on 8/3.
Join us for our Annual Oktoberfest! Downtown Beloit will be the place to be. It’s our second largest fundraiser of the year supporting revitalization efforts in Beloit’s historic downtown district. Local eateries will be onsite and many businesses will be open late!
Many German Beers will be featured as well as food vendors on site and performances by local bands. Admission is $10, 13 under are free.
Axe Throwing! Hammerschlagen!
Every year, the Downtown Beloit Association hosts a Spring and Fall Wine Walk in beautiful Downtown Beloit. The Wine Walks feature more than twenty unique venues offering red, white, sweet, and dry wines.
General registration includes a commemorative wine glass and 2-ounce pours at 10 venues of your choice. There are only 400 tickets available, and attendees must be 21 or older. Check in at Downtown Beloit Association, 557 E. Grand Avenue.
VIP registration includes appetizers, wine tasting, a swag bag, a stainless steel wine tumbler from Medical Grade Aesthetics, a chance to win a $50 Downtown Beloit Gift Card, and more! Only 50 tickets are available, and attendees must be 21 or older. Registration starts at 1 pm at The Forge, 156 St. Lawrence, with drawings at 1:50 pm.
You can register early on Thursday, October 10 and Friday, October 11 from 9 am to 5 pm at the Downtown Beloit Association office located at 557 E. Grand Avenue.
Bring the kids in their favorite costumes for a parade and trick-or-treating with businesses and Farmers' Market vendors.
Meet at Horace White Park (College & Grand) at 9:45 am and pick up your map of participating businesses.
Look for the orange flags along the way at the market and vendor booths to get some treats!
After the parade, stay for the party!
James the Magician at 10:45 am
Pumpkins from Brad and Cindi Paulson (while supplies last)
Stay tuned for a full map of locations and other surprises along the way!
For over 30 years, the Downtown Beloit Association has hosted the popular Grand Lighted Holiday Parade. The festivities begin on Friday, November 29th at 5pm with live music at the First National Bank Plaza, followed by Santa's arrival at 6pm to kick off the tree lighting. The parade starts at 6:15pm, featuring beautifully decorated floats. Attendees can enjoy free hot chocolate, photos with Santa, and a fireworks display, with the event ending at 8pm.
From handmade to homemade to locally sourced and more, visit Beloit's local shopping and restaurant scene in support of Small Business Saturday on Saturday, November 30th. Shop for all of those on your holiday list this season in celebration of businesses that represent the foundation of our community. Shop small not only on Small Business Saturday but throughout the holiday season and all year long.
A dazzling evening of celebration featuring artists, and specialty craftspeople in twenty-five-plus locations as they display one-of-a-kind gifts and unique pieces of art. Live music, Santa visits, children's events and holiday treats make this a truly special evening for the entire family. Featuring FREE Trolley rides.
