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With over 180 businesses in downtown Beloit, there is sure to be something for everyone. 

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Winter Crafter & Farmers' Market


557 E. Grand Ave.


Join us for our Beloit WINTER Crafter & Farmers' Market every Saturday November through April from 9 am to 12 pm.


We will have vendors inside, food trucks outside and free family-friendly activities!


Our market gladly accepts SNAP and WIC.


Participating Vendors will be announced each Friday on our Beloit Farmers' Market page and below.

Market Event Info 

Spring Wine Walk


Taste a variety of wines at a multitude of venues!


General registration includes a commemorative wine glass and 2 ounce sips at 10 venues of your choice. Limited to 400 tickets. Must be 21 years of age or older. Check in will be at Downtown Beloit Association, 557 E. Grand Avenue starting at 1:45 pm.


VIP registration includes a promo code to get VIP treatment at Grand Avenue Pub, 132 W. Grand Avenue, with appetizers, wine tasting, swag bag, stainless steel wine tumbler sponsored by Medical Grade Aesthetics, raffle chance to win a $50 Downtown Beloit Gift Card and more! Limited to 50 tickets. Must be 21 years of age or older. Registration will start at 1 pm at Grand Avenue Pub with drawings at 1:50 pm.


We will have the Goose Caboose available to take you to all of our destinations so watch for it and be ready to hop on board!


Early registration will be available Thursday, April 24 & Friday, April 25 from 9 am to 5 pm at our office, 557 E. Grand Avenue.

More Info and Tickets Here

Live Music!


5BAR

Wednesdays, 9 pm

Corgi Karaoke Night

Saturday, March 1, 9pm

Corgi Karaoke Night


Grand Avenue Pub

Wednesdays, 6:30 pm

Line Dancing w/Jen

Friday, March 7, 8 pm

Rollin Whiskey

Saturday, March 8, 8pm

Audio Drive

Monday, March 10, 7pm

Blues Monday Featuring Sean McKee


Xscape Bar & Grill

Wednesdays, 6 pm

Wing It & Sing It: Karaoke & Open Mic Night

Beloit Art Center:

March Exhibits



On Friday, March 7, the Center will host a First Friday Gallery Reception from 5-7pm, with an awards ceremony beginning at 6pm.


This month’s exhibit is sponsored by

Nowlan Personal Injury Law.


78 pieces of art will be exhibited during the month of March at the Beloit Art Center's 14th annual juried photography contest. Amateur photographers from the region submitted images to be reviewed by a group of three jurors.

Each individual reviews the digital entries and gives them a score based on composition, creativity and subject matter, and technical merit. The three scores are then tallied, determining the images that are accepted into the exhibit. The final in-person juror critique occurs after the images are delivered to the gallery. The results are kept under wraps until the night of the reception, at which time the top ten awards are presented, with the first-place award winner receiving $150, second place $100 and third place $50. A theme for next year’s exhibit will also be announced. The exhibit will be open for viewing from March 7 through March 27.

Beloit Art Center

Daniel Burks : BAGELS & MORE


Daniel Burks, a Rockford-based artist born in 1961, has pursued a lifelong passion for creativity across various mediums. His work can be seen at Bagels & More now through March


Classes and More at Beloit Art Center


Watercolor Journaling in Nature & Travel: Thursdays: March 13 & 20 from 10am - Noon. In this class, Lynette Redner, will guide you on how to capture your experiences and surroundings in a fun, creative way. Whether you're a traveler, nature enthusiast, or simply looking to explore a new creative outlet, this class is for you.


Beginner Crochet Class: Mondays: March 17, 24, and 31 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM.

Join Sydney Rae for a three-part crochet series designed to build your skills step by step! Whether you're new to crochet or looking to expand your techniques, these hands-on classes will guide you through fun and creative projects

Find More Info and Register Here

BIFF 2025 Reveal Party


Thursday, March 6th

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Hampton Inn - Beloit


Get ready for an exciting evening as we unveil the official BIFF 2025 program!

Complimentary wine & beer from G5 Brewing, light appetizers, and exclusive sneak peeks at this year’s films

Don’t miss this must-attend kickoff to BIFF 2025!


Event Info Here

Heavy Toll & Mollifi


FRIDAY, MARCH 7TH

5 BAR PRESENTS // LIVE IN CONCERT

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HEAVY TOLL

MOLLIFI

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7P DOORS // 8P MUSIC // $5 ENTRY

530 E GRAND AVE, BELOIT, WI

Life Hack Class:

Banking 101


Join The Salvation Army of Rock County on Monday, March 10 from 5-6 to learn about different banking issues including finding the right bank account, improving your credit score, and getting on the path to home ownership.


See flyer for full details.

Irish Whiskey Dinner


Kick off your St. Patrick's Day celebrations with an unforgettable night of fine dining and Irish whiskey on The Rooftop on March 12th at 6pm!


Celebrate the spirit of the season with expertly crafted dishes and whiskey pairings that highlight the heritage and flavors of Ireland. Whether you're a Whiskey connoisseur or simply looking for a festive way to honor St. Patrick's Day, this event promises an evening of culinary delight, great company, and spectacular views!


But don't wait too long! The seats are limited, so make sure you secure your spot now. 

Menu and Tickets Here

Shamrockathon


Wanna rock it together? Us too. Join 5bar on Saturday, March 15th for 4 great bands! Starting at 7 pm enjoy the bands:

Fish Head & the Bones

Bitter Ends

Burgess Shale

Stalley Cats


$10 entrance to the back room, why that's just $2.50 per band!


You can purchase tickets ahead of time below.


Get Tickets Here
Learn More About Beloit Historical Society Here!

Midwest Comedy Tour


Come and join us for a hilarious evening of non-stop laughter with the Midwest Comedy Tour! Get ready to bust a gut as talented comedians from all over the Midwest take the stage to tickle your funny bone. The Midwest Comedy Tour has been making their way across the country, bringing their unique blend of stand-up and improv to every destination! Joining us is headliner Austin Robertson (founder of the Midwest Comedy Tour. Writer for Blaze TV's "Normal World". 2018's 2nd place finalist in the "Funniest Person in Ohio" competition and known for his voiceover work. He has performed all across the country, from breweries, stadiums, and to Carnegie Hall), along with opener Becky Thompson (co-founder of the Midwest Comedy Tour, finalist in the "Funniest Person in Ohio" competition, featured in the satirical journal the Belladonna) and special guests!  

 

Whether you’re a comedy enthusiast or just looking for a good laugh, this show is guaranteed to leave you in stitches. Grab your friends, family, or even that special someone, and get ready to laugh until your cheeks hurt!

 

Event Details:

Locations: ABC Supply Stadium in the BHS Club

Time of Events:

6:00 PM - Doors Open

7:00 PM - Show starts

9:00 PM - Last call at the bar

9:30 PM - Event Ends

 



Tickets are just $20.00, but hurry while supply is limited! Purchase tickets by clicking the link below!


More Info and Tickets Here

March Metal Madness


Join us on March 22nd at 5Bar for :

Our Dying Whisper: 7:00-7:45

Silence In Numbers: 8:00-8:45

Seven Cities Dead: 9:00-9:45

Heartsick: 10:00-11:00

$10 show

Doors open at 5:00 pm

Age Restrictions: All ages (18 and under accompanied by adult or guardian.

More Info Here

Beloit International Film Festival


The Beloit International Film Festival 2025 Schedule is LIVE!


BIFF runs March 28- April 6, 2025.


Get ready, film lovers—BIFF is bringing an incredible lineup of films this year and tickets are officially ON SALE!

Tickets and Line Up Here

Beloit International Film Festival & The Beloit Sky Carp Present: Rudy


Rudy! Rudy! Rudy! The real-life inspiration to the hit movie ‘Rudy’, Rudy Ruettiger, will be in town Thursday, April 3, 2025 to attend a screening of the movie at ABC Supply Stadium as part of the 20th Annual Beloit International Film Festival!

Ticket Package Here

Spring Craft & Vendor Event!


Celebrate Spring by coming to our Spring Craft & Vendor show in Downtown Beloit, hosted by Nine Bells and Cat Tails! Join us Saturday, April 12th from 4 to 8 pm.

This is a FREE event that will be held in the Downtown Beloit Association building at 557 E Grand Ave!

Event & Vendor Info

Beyond Boundaries


Private Ticket Event: Come join us April 19th to celebrate Fearless art that pushes the boundaries of normalcy. This exclusive exhibition event will showcase unorthodox themes, unconventional materials, and raw human emotion.

This is a unique opportunity to celebrate and support different artists in our community that inspire us to step into different worlds and perspectives, and we'd love to see you there!


Limited Availability: To claim your ticket and reserve your spot, please contact me at: ninebellsandcattails@gmail.com


>> Pricing: $35/ticket, includes a souvenir wine glass, dessert, and a printed bag featuring all of our spotlight community artists!

More Info Here

Downtown Beloit Gift Cards


Looking for a special gift, but don't know what to buy? Give one of our Downtown Beloit Gift Cards good at all of our downtown businesses.


Stop by our office, 557 E. Grand Avenue to pick one up today.


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Downtown Beloit Scavenger Hunt


Enjoy this fun interactive game you can play with your family, group, or just yourself to build your knowledge of Downtown Beloit. Want to see how you did? Contact us for the answer sheet or to have us review your answers to get you a score. 



Email shauna@downtownbeloit.com

Click Here for the Question Sheet

Available Property


Looking to locate your business or live in Beautiful Downtown Beloit?



There are some available apartments, storefronts and office spaces available. Contact us for more information at 365-0150 or email


Click Here to View Available Properties
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As always, please feel free to call us or email with questions, comments or suggestions. We look forward to seeing you downtown!


Sincerely, 

Downtown Beloit Association Staff

The Downtown Beloit Association is designated a Wisconsin Main Street Organization committed to encourage and support Beloit's thriving downtown community through economic restructuring, design, historic preservation, streetscape care, promotion and organization.