Beloit News
Winterfest moves indoors during extreme cold days
By Clint Wolf BELOIT ― Cassie Steffek and her teammates hunched over piles of puzzle pieces as they tried to assemble their puzzle in record time. Steffek, and her team members were among eight teams competing in the Beloit Art Center Puzzle Competition. The puzzle...
Beloit’s Winterfest returns with activities indoors and in the snow
By Riley McCauley BELOIT, Wis. (WKOW) — The annual Winterfest hosted by the Beloit Parks and Recreation Division is returning on the weekend of Jan. 23-25. “By the time late January arrives, many people are feeling cooped up and ready for something fun to do,” said...
Winterfest offers sleigh rides, kids’ activities and more
By Daily News Staff BELOIT – Skating, hot cocoa, sleigh rides and kids' activities will be offered during Beloit's Winterfest, set for Jan. 23 -25. Winterfest is hosted by the City of Beloit Parks and Recreation Department, along with community partners. Events are...
Beloit Parks and Recreation hosting annual Winterfest celebration
By Corey Moen BELOIT, Wis. -- The City of Beloit Parks and Recreation Division is hosting its annual Winterfest celebration next week. Residents and visitors are invited to enjoy several free activities through the weekend, including: Friday, Jan. 23:...
Beloit Art Center sets December exhibits
By Clint Wolf A gallery reception will be held from 5 - 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6 and a gallery talk featuring the artists will take place at 6 p.m. In the Sveum Gallery, artwork by Helen Klebesadel, will be on display. Born and raised in rural Wisconsin, Klebesadel's...
Grand Lighted Parade kicks off the holiday season in Beloit
By Clint Wolf Calvin Martin brought his daughter, his grandson and their friends to downtown Beloit Friday to enjoy some treats and the sparkling splendor of the Downtown Beloit Association Grand Lighted Parade. "We came down to see Santa and the parade,”...
Plenty of holiday activities this weekend
Anyone who is not yet in the Christmas spirit should check out a few of the activities being offered this weekend. There are plenty of holiday offerings to enjoy in the area. Here are some of the events planned. Rockton Christmas Walk Activities in Rockton kick...
BIFF Year Round to kick off Dec. 4
BELOIT — The Beloit International Film Festival (BIFF) will launch its new season of BIFF Year Round on Thursday, Dec. 4 with a new format and a new location. The event is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. in the Capital Room at IronTek, 635 Third St. This...
Letters to Santa offered in Beloit
BELOIT — The Beloit Parks & Recreation Department, Downtown Beloit Association, and Beloit Public Library are inviting the community to write letters to Santa this holiday season. Santa’s elves will collect the letters from Santa’s mailboxes that will be...
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...