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Beloit Farmers' Market
Saturdays, 8 am - 1 pm
Rain or Shine
Shop in a wonderful open-air market in the heart of historic Downtown Beloit. An award-winning community tradition spanning 50 years, with vendors selling local produce, organics, baked goods, honey, jams & jellies, herbs, bedding plants, meat, eggs & cheese, fresh flowers, artisan crafts, scents & skin care. “Meet me at State & Grand!”
Our market gladly accepts SNAP and WIC! The market will be held rain or shine.
No pets allowed. Only Service Animals are allowed at the market. We love pets, but for health and safety reasons, they must stay home. Emotional Support Animals are not considered service animals.
Questions while you are at the market? Stop at our Information Booth, located at the intersection of State and Grand
This Weeks FREE Kids activity is provided by the Beloit Public Library!
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Walnut Creek Apparel and Gifts Free Print Day!
Celebrate the Beloit Farmers Market's 50th Anniversary!! Walnut Creek has a special 50th anniversary design that you can get printed for free on any of their standard in-stock apparel.
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Fridays in the Park
Fridays - May 23 through August 29, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Lunch! It's one of the top things to do in Beloit, WI...in our humble opinion!
Come lunch with us!
Tasty selections served by downtown eateries 11:30 am – 1:30 pm.
Lunch and a refreshing drink for only $10!
This week join us for Platinum Grill for your choice or Vienna hotdog or hamburger w/ beans or elote corn and chips!
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Downtown Late Edition
Join us every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month for live music at First National Plaza and businesses staying open late from 5-7pm.
Stop by any of these great businesses for late shopping or special deals: 5BAR, Ace Hardware, Chic & Unique, Flying Pig, Home Decor & Gifts, Medical Grade Aesthetics, Nine Bells & Cat Tails, Pizzazz Gift Boutique, Villager Gallery & Framing, and Walnut Creek Apparel & Gifts.
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Live Music!
5BAR
Wednesdays, 9 pm
Corgi Karaoke Night
Thursday, June 12, 8pm
Dark Matter Music
Friday, June 20, 6pm
Nick & Friends
Saturday, June 21,
6-6:30pm: Cassidy Kazmierski
8pm: Deadwire, The Swongos
Beloit Art Center
Saturday, June 21, 11am
Gail Hakes West
Beloit Farmers Market
Saturday, June 21, 9am
Patten Pending
Fridays In The Park
@ First National Plaza
Friday, June 20, 11:30am
Detour Band
Grand Avenue Pub
Wednesdays, 6:30 pm
Line Dancing w/Jen
Friday, June 20, 8pm
Twisted Mister
Saturday, June 21, 8pm
Vandwellers
Monday, June 23, 7pm
Blues Mondays featuring Alex Wilson
Hatley's Pub
Saturday, June 21, 6pm
Kristin Toon
Henry Dorrbaker's
Saturday, June 21, 6:30pm
Jon Bon Stamos
The Castle at 501 Prospect
Friday, June 20, 2pm
Chaos at the Castle Day 1 | Ticketed
Saturday, June 21, 2pm
Chaos at the Castle Day 2 | Ticketed
The Rooftop at Hotel Goodwin
Saturday, June 21, 4-7pm
Kevin Burns
Sunday, June 22, 3-7pm
Dan McGuire
Truk't
Thursday, June 19, 6pm
Water'd Down
Saturday, June 21
10-11:30am: Gabe Garza
12-2pm: Paul Hieser
2-2:30pm: Cassidy Kazmierski
2:30-4pm: Zack D
5:45-7:15pm: Widow MayC
8:30-10pm: Mollifi
Xscape Bar & Grill
Thursdays, 7pm
R&B Karaoke and DJ Tydal Wave
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Beloit Art Center:
June and July
Finding Creativity Within - 25 Years of Art and Community
SVEUM GALLERY
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June and July include Beloit Art Center’s 25th Anniversary Exhibition celebrating a quarter century of art and community in downtown Beloit. It features over 90 pieces of art representing exhibitions from 2000 to 2025 and includes several memoriam pieces loaned by private collectors. This exhibition honors the artists who have shaped the Beloit Art Center’s creative legacy and celebrates the value of the arts in the Beloit community. This is a free event. Hope you can join us!
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Molly Dillon
BELL GALLERY
These mixed media works use classic advertising/ movie/ comic book imagery from the 1950's through the 1980's, combined with patterns and colors reminiscent of the same period to create a narrative that revolves around the theme of the "other".
The galleries are free and open to the public.
Beloit Art Center Gallery & Gift Shop Hours:
Monday | 10 am - 2 pm
Tuesday - Friday | 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday | 10 am - 2 pm
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Marek Kossiba : BAGELS & MORE
Marek Kossiba(1940-2019) was a gifted artist born in Poland who later immigrated to Beloit. His work can be seen at Bagels & More during June
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Handbuilding Pottery Class:
Thursdays June 5 - July 10 from 5:30-8:00pm
COST: $165
Students will explore the world of handbuilding with clay. We will examine fundamental construction strategies including pinch, coil and slab in this six week class. Students will learn glazing methods needed to finish their unique pots. All skill levels are welcome. Clay and glaze will be provided. Students will need to provide their own tools, apron and hand towel.
Tai Chi with Nancy Mayhew in the Sveum Gallery:
Dates: July 11- Aug 15
Time: 10 - 11 am
Cost: $60, six-week session
Note: this is a consecutive 6-week class, unlike Qigong, which has a drop-in structure. Please check your calendar to be sure you are available for all class dates.
Qigong in the Art Gallery with Nancy Mayhew:
Mondays and Wednesdays starting May 5
Time:10:00am - 11:00am
Cost: $50 for a 6-session punchcard
Qigong involves using exercises to optimize energy within the body, mind, and spirit to improve and maintain health and well-being. Qigong has psychological and physical components and regulates the mind, breath, and body’s movement and posture. If done regularly, it improves muscle tone, flexibility, balance, and coordination. Many people find it boosts their energy, stamina, and agility and gives an overall sense of well-being. Nancy Mayhew is a certified Qigong instructor with 13 years of experience working with adults.
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Movie: Peter Pan
Film Runtime: 1 Hour, 41 minutes
Show and Tell: "Never Grow Up"
Bring the oldest toy in your family
Adult Drink: $8 Brown Sugar Banana Mudslide
Kids Drink: $5 Coconut Soda
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Movie: The Cowboy Millionaire
Film Runtime: 51 minutes
Show and Tell: "Never Grow Up"
Dress up in a cowboy hat
Adult Drink: $8 Gold Rush/ Ranch Water
Kids Drink: $5 Cowboy Punch
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Medical Grade Aesthetics Emface Event
Join us and bring a friend to win a $100 Covert Salon gift card
Be among the first to experience our newest non-invasive treatments at this exclusive event.
VIP PERKS
Free Demo – Choose a complimentary 10-minute session:
EMFACE Eyes for a smoother, lifted eye area
Emsella to strengthen the pelvic floor and improve bladder control
VIP Pricing – Launch-day discounts on new treatment packages, available only to attendees
* Spots are limited. Call or text 608-856-6180 to reserve your demo.
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Paranormal Discussion Group
Come join our welcoming group for engaging conversations on a wide range of paranormal topics! If you've ever felt like you needed a place to safely share your experiences, this is the group to join! Each meeting explores different subjects based on the interests and needs of the group. All levels of curiosity and belief are welcome!
This group is FREE!
Meeting duration: 60 min
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Market After Dark
June 18th's market has been rescheduled to Thursday June 19th!
Make your Wednesday nights a whole lot cooler this summer!
Market After Dark is happening on the third Wednesday of the summer months in downtown Beloit: June 19 (Thursday), July 16, and August 20. (Rain date: the following Thursday—rain won’t stop the fun!)
What's Going Down?
• Local makers with all kinds of cool stuff
• Riverfront patio bar serving up cold drinks and live local music
• Duckpin bowling, arcade games, and more just steps away inside Henry Dorrbaker’s
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Chaos in the Castle
Prepare for an unforgettable night at The Castle in Beloit! Chaos in the Castle has a stacked lineup of some of the Midwest's fiercest metal acts.
This is more than a concert — it’s a gathering of the hardcore and metalcore music community. Whether you're a seasoned metalhead or just ready to throw down, The Castle is the place to be. $15 a night.
EVENTBRITE DEAL: GET 2 TICKETS, BOTH DAYS FOR $25!!!
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Day 1 Featuring:
Men of Demand
Bludhaven
Aposticum
Luxury Problems
Unbroken
Age of the Fallen
Static Affliction After
Silence in Numbers
Crown and Scepter
Seilies
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Day 2 Featuring:
All Black Horizon (solo act)
Bad Decisions
Suture Self
Haunter
Ghidora
Seven Cities Dead
Lost for words
Better Broken
Next to Eternity
Reckless Redemption
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Make Music Beloit
Beloit is always buzzing with live music, but on June 21, it takes over the entire city during Make Music Beloit.
This community and worldwide event returns on the longest day of the year, filling streets, parks, and local businesses with performances from talented musicians.
Takes place across multiple times and venues!
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Paint & Sip at Grand Ave Pub
Join us for a fun night on Sunday June 22nd from 3-5:30pm! We'll be painting 'Udder Beauty'! Beginners welcome.
$35 includes all supplies, step by step instructions to complete a 16X20" canvas painting...and your first drink is on us!
Stop in at Grand Ave Pub or Text 608-290-1861 to sign up.
Please plan to arrive a few minutes early to get checked in, find a seat and get a drink. - or come extra early for some grub
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The Night Shift: NBA Jam Tournament
On June 28th, join Blue Collar Coffee for a 1-on-1 NBA Jam Tournament—the 1994 classic, head-to-head style. Winner takes home an NBA Jam Trophy and a $20 gift card!
Enjoy 90’s tunes, limited-edition drink features, and our full menu while the action unfolds. Spectators welcome!
Spaces are limited and sign up closes two days before the event so RSVP as a player or spectator today!
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:
- Pre-registration required – only 12 players
- Check-in at 3:00 PM; games start at 3:30 sharp
- 1-on-1, head-to-head format
- Players draw East or West bracket (6 per side) and must choose a team from that conference
- Single elimination for first and second rounds
- Championship is best 2 out of 3
- Classic rosters only – no mods, no special powers
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the rogue bookshop Pre-Opening Party
RSVP to checkout Downtown Beloit's new independent bookstore on Thursday, July 10th. Between 5-8pm get the first look at the new bookstore at 321 State St.
Enjoy exclusive shopping, refreshments, and cake!
Scan the QR Code and sign up today!
Can't Make Thursday...
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Grand Opening Celebration
Saturday, July 12th from 9am–6pm !
Join us at The Rogue Bookshop for a day full of bookish joy and community magic!
- Be one of the first 50 through the door and score a free Rogue tote bag!
- Meet incredible local authors
- Enjoy live music
- Grab some delicious bites from local favorites
- Enter to win raffle prizes all day long!
Let’s celebrate books, stories, and the Midwest spirit together. We can’t wait to welcome you into our new literary home in Beloit!
The Rogue Bookshop
Saturday, July 12 | 9AM–6PM
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Business After Hours
Join the Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce and Forward Janesville on Thursday, July 10, from 5 to 7 PM at Henry Dorrbaker’s for Business After Hours.
Mix and mingle with local professionals in a one-of-a-kind entertainment venue buzzing with personality. Enjoy free duckpin bowling, light appetizers, and refreshments.
WHEN: Thursday, July 10 | 5 – 7 PM
WHERE: Henry Dorrbaker’s | 605 Third Street Beloit, WI 53511
PARKING: Iron Works South Public Parking
COST: $5 for members | $10 for non-members
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Beloit Art Center's 25th Anniversary Outdoor Party!!!
Join us on July 19th as we celebrate the Beloit Art Center’s 25th Anniversary with an unforgettable outdoor event! Enjoy food trucks, live music, and the unveiling of a brand-new mural!
The celebration takes place in the parking lot behind our building, with special access to an indoor exhibit, 25 Years of Art at BAC, featuring work from artists who have exhibited with us over the years.
Event Schedule:
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM | Live music from Nick and Friends
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Speeches, mural unveiling
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM | Live music from Mr. Pink
Come celebrate 25 years of art, community, and creativity with us!
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South American Wine Dinner
Join Merrill & Houston's for an unforgettable evening of bold flavors and fine wines as we explore the rich culinary traditions of South America on Thursday, July 24th.
Our chefs have crafted a thoughtfully curated menu inspired by the vibrant cuisines of Argentina, Chile, and beyond - perfectly paired with exceptional wines from across the region.
Set against the warm, rustic charm of Merrill & Houston's, this one-night only dinner promises a dining experience full of character, culture, and expertly prepared dishes.
Limited tickets are available. Secure your spot now for this unforgettable evening. Plus, upon purchase, you'll receive a code for 25% off a Hotel Goodwin or Ironworks Hotel room so you can ride the elevator home!
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Life's a beach Cocktail Class
Join us for Life’s a Beach Cocktail Class on Friday, July 25. You’ll shake up two cocktails, build the ultimate taco trio, and party like it’s a beach day...
COCKTAIL LESSON
These cocktails are made just for this class—once they’re gone, they’re gone.
WATERMELON BOURBON SMASH – Watermelon, Mint, J. Henry Bourbon, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup
PIÑA COLADA MARGARITA – Corazón Blanco Tequila, Coconut, Pineapple Juice, Lime Juice
BUILD-YOUR-OWN TACO TRIO
No truk’t party is complete without tacos. Build your own trio from our lineup:
Baja Fish | Charred Brussel Sprouts | Short Rib | Surf & Turf | Pork Belly | American BBQ | Pork Al Pastor | Chicken Tinga
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Construction Updates
The Grand Avenue bridge will be closed from State Street to the west end of the bridge starting Wednesday, April 23.
The bridge closure will be in place until the Riverwalk expansion is completed in June 2025. Please take alternate bridges to get to your destination.
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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. Right now they are Fee Free!!
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.
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Downtown Beloit Parking
For the convenience of our residents and visitors and in support of our downtown businesses, the City owns and maintains many off-street parking lots and hundreds of on-street stalls. Please use the maps below to find a parking location that meets your needs. Be sure to consult on-site signage for day/time restrictions and hourly limits. Be sure to obtain permission before parking in any privately owned lots.
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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.
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