September 2019
Downtown Beloit Oktoberfest Sidewalk Sales
Downtown shops spill out onto the sidewalks from 8 am to 2 pm with children's activities.
Find out more »Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest – It’s the second largest fundraiser of the year supporting revitalization efforts in Beloit’s historic downtown district. Oktoberfest begins at 5:30 pm to 11 pm on the 300 block of State Street. Opening band is from 5:30 to 7:30. At 8 pm, the headliner hits the stage. Local businesses will stay open late and eateries will be onsite. Our bands this year are... 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm The Zwiefel Brothers 7:30 pm - 8 pm Intermission 8 pm…
Find out more »October 2019
Downtown Beloit Fall Wine Walk
Sip, stroll, and shop your way through historic downtown Beloit! Taste a variety of wines at a multitude of venues! Registration includes commemorative etched wine glass! Limited tickets available. Must be 21+
Find out more »Downtown Beloit Fall Wine Walk
Sip, stroll, and shop your way through historic downtown Beloit! Taste a variety of wines at a multitude of venues! Registration includes commemorative etched wine glass! Limited tickets available. Must be 21+. Stay tuned for more information.
Find out more »Downtown Beloit Halloween Costume Parade and Party
Children show off their costumes in a parade down Grand Avenue visiting Downtown Beloit businesses for treats during the last Farmers’ Market of the season. The fun includes live entertainment, carnival games and activities for all ghouls and goblins!
Find out more »November 2019
Downtown Beloit Window Decorating Contest
Downtown Businesses located within the Business Improvement District (BID) decorate their storefront windows for the holiday season. Windows should be decorated by Sunday, November 24th with judging being conducted via email, Facebook or calling our office, through December 6th with winners announced on Monday, December 9th. **Pictures will be uploaded on Monday, November 25th.
Find out more »Grand Lighted Holiday Parade
There’s nothing quite like a lighted parade to spark off the holiday season! The 27th Grand Lighted Holiday Parade kicks off at Third Street and Grand Avenue and ends at College Street and Grand Avenue. Schedule of Events: 5 pm Holiday music at First National Bank Plaza, 345 E. Grand Ave., Beloit 6 pm Santa arrives & Tree Lighting at First National Bank Plaza, 345 E. Grand Ave., Beloit 6:15 pm Lighted Parade 7-8 pm Santa & Mrs. Claus Meet…
Find out more »Downtown Beloit Small Business Saturday
Come out and support your favorite downtown Beloit businesses! A vast majority of downtown businesses will have sales, specials, treats, etc. towelcome you to Downtown Beloit to #ShopSmall. Many locations will also have free swag brought to you by American Express™. Stay tuned for a full list of businesses and their specials!
Find out more »Small Business Saturday
A vast majority of downtown businesses will have sales, specials, treats, etc. to help welcome you to Downtown Beloit to #ShopSmall. Many locations will also have free swag brought to you by American Express™. Stay tuned for a full list of businesses and their specials!
Find out more »December 2019
Holidazzle
“Shop and linger, where customers are friends!” A dazzling evening of celebration featuring artists, specialty craftspeople, and vendors in thirty-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. Interested in becoming a vendor? Please email crystal@downtownbeloit.com for more information.
Find out more »February 2020
BIFF 2020: 15th Anniversary
The Beloit International Film Festival (BIFF) will be celebrating its 15th year in 2020. One of the key principles the festival was founded on was a respect for, and celebration of, the filmmakers who share their art with us. With upwards of 150 filmmakers attending each year, we are pleased that they have found value in the Capra-esque surroundings of the 10 day festival and the intimate relationships with our engaged audiences. Featuring upwards of 100 independent and international films,…
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