Beloit News
Grand Lighted Parade to kick off holiday
By: Clint Wolf. BELOIT – There will be songs, sparkle and shining lights as the Downtown Beloit Association kicks off its 33rd Annual Grand Lighted Parade on Friday, Nov. 28. The parade, featuring dozens of lighted floats and parade entries, will move along Grand Avenue, starting at Third Street and ending at College Street. “We Read more…
City of Beloit to hold 33rd annual holiday parade
By: Jason Near BELOIT, Wis. (WIFR) – This holiday season, the City of Beloit will hold its annual parade with lots of activities for the community to enjoy. Starting at 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, the Grand Lighted Holiday Parade returns to downtown Beloit for the 33rd year. The parade route begins Read more…
Water colors, oil paintings featured at Beloit Art Center
By: Clint Wolf BELOIT – The Madison Water Color Society will be featured in the Sveum Gallery during the month of November at the Beloit Art Center at 520 E. Grand Ave. The First Friday Gallery Reception for the new exhibits at the Beloit Art Center will be helf from 5 – 7 p.m. Friday, Read more…
Winter Crafters & Farmers Market opens for season
By Clint Wolf BELOIT – Just because the Downtown Beloit Association outdoor Farmers Market ended for the season, doesn’t mean shoppers will be deprived of fresh produce and baked goods. Caylei Wright of The Wright Way Farm, was selling a variety of organically grown items on Saturday at the first Winter and Farmers Market Read more…
Reconstruction of Grand Avenue to be discussed
By: Clint Wolf BELOIT – The reconstruction of East Grand Avenue will be discussed during an open house set for 5 – 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6 at the Downtown Beloit Association office at 557 E. Grand Ave. East Grand Avenue from State Street to Pleasant Street will be affected by the project. The intersections will Read more…
Halloween hijinks on parade in downtown Beloit
Clint Wolf Beloit Daily News Buckets and bags were filled with candy, costumed kids were smiling and admiring the masks and makeup of their friends, and pumpkins were in plentiful supply at the annual Downtown Beloit Halloween Parade Saturday. Witches, princesses, superheroes and monsters were everywhere as the trick–or- treating got an early Read more…
Halloween events planned in area
Beloit Daily Staff It is time for tricks and treats, costumes and family fun in the Stateline Area. Several events are coming up to help children and families enjoy the Halloween season.. Downtown Beloit Halloween Parade The annual Halloween Parade will be held in downtown Beloit from 10 a.m. — 1 p.m. on Saturday, Read more…
Beloit to apply for grant to help Hendricks with new 80-100 E. Grand building
Alex Gary Beloit Daily News BELOIT — The City of Beloit will apply for $250,000 in state grant funds to help Hendricks Commercial Properties move forward on its plan to build a four-story mixed use building at 80-100 E. Grand Ave. On Monday night, the city council approved the city applying for a Read more…
Farmers Market nears finale
Clint Wolf Beloit Daily News Patrons check out flowers, pumpkins and other goods at the Downtown Beloit Farmers Market on Saturday. This coming Saturday, Oct. 25, will mark the final outdoor Farmers Market of the season. Read full story from Beloit Daily News
Fall Wine Walk creates lots of foot traffic downtown
By Clint Wolf Oct 12, 2025 BELOIT – Wine glasses were clinking as friends toasted good health, good fortune and everything else they could think of during the Downtown Beloit Association Fall Wine Walk on Saturday. “It is a fun time with friends,” said Jill Landwehr of Beloit, who was taking part in Read more…