ArtWalk (May 16 & 17)

Businesses throughout downtown Beloit

transform into fine art galleries with

many venues featuring live music and

hors d'oeuvres. After hours hot spots offer live music on Friday night and a trolley is available throughout the weekend event.

Downtown Beloit Farmers Market

(8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturdays, June through Oct.) Shop in a wonderful open-air market in the heart of historic Downtown Beloit. An award-winning community tradition spanning over 30 years, the Downtown Beloit Farmers Market continues to grow with over 60 vendors selling local produce, organics, baked goods, honey, jams & jellies, herbs, bedding plants, fish, meat, eggs & cheese, fresh flowers, artisan crafts, scents & skin care.

Fridays in the Park

(11:30 to 1:30, Fridays, Late May to Labor Day) Come lunch with us! Take a break from work and meet up with friends in Downtown Beloit's beautiful First National Bank Plaza. Listen to live music, kick off your shoes and soak up the sun. Enjoy a picnic lunch prepared by one of our local eateries.

Celebrate Weekend (August 1 & 2)

Shop, Eat, Dance & Play!

Sidewalk Sales

(Friday and Saturday, August 1 & 2)

It's a close-the-streets and open-the-doors event on State and Grand with downtown and area retailers, artists and farmers market vendors filling the streets with great finds.

Street Dance

(Friday Evening, August 1)

Dance in the streets of Downtown Beloit to 70's favorites, hot funk, rhythm & blues! Local eateries spice it up with sizzling dinner fare while our happy hour on tap cools it down! Gates open at 5:30.

Halloween (October 25)

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 music and activities for all ghouls and goblins!

Grand Lighted Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting (Friday 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., November 28, the day after Thanksgiving)
There's nothing quite like a lighted parade to spark off the holiday season! Live music and a choral sing in the First National Bank Plaza warms the crowd up for Santa's arrival from a rooftop to light the tree.

Holidazzle (December 12)
A dazzling evening of celebration featuring artists, and specialty craftspeople in forty-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.