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Weekend Edition Recap.

Weekend Edition Recap.

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Posted On: June 14, 2024

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Downtown Beloit Association

Downtown Beloit Association

608-365-0150

557 East Grand Avenue, Beloit

https://downtownbeloit.com/us/

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 almost 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.


SSM Health is continuing their partnership with the Beloit farmers' market to support their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) program. 


This partnership will provide an additional $15 to SNAP users a month, on top of their pre-existing benefits. People can then exchange this for market tokens to pay vendors with for EBT-approved food products.


Questions while you are at the market? Stop at our Information Booth, located at the intersection of State and Grand


For more information

Fridays in the Park


Fridays, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

First National Bank & Trust Co. Plaza


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. Lunch and a refreshing drink for only $10! 


This week we feature Coco's Tamales who will be serving one tamale (choice of chicken mild, pork spicy or beans & cheese) served with rice and beans with music by Eclectic Red!


For more information


Downtown Beloit Coupon Book


Making shopping experiences even better with money saving coupons and a scavenger hunt! These books are available to purchase for $10 at the following businesses (see below) and good thru 2024.


Coupon books can be purchased at:


Downtown Beloit Association, 557 E. Grand Ave.

Nest Egg, 816 E. Grand Ave.

Pizzazz Gift & Apparel Boutique, 313 State St.

Stateline Mental Health Services, 540 E. Grand Ave.

Tin Dog Records, 312 State St., Suite B.

Walnut Creek Apparel & Gifts, 408 E. Grand Ave.

Walnut Creek Awards & Promotions, 400 E. Grand Ave.

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, fee free now through the end of June.

Live Music!


5BAR

Friday, June 14 8 pm

That One Band

Friday, June 14, 10 pm

DJ


CheeHead Brewing

Tuesday, June 18 5 pm

Tin Dog Records Vinyl Jams


Grand Avenue Pub

Wednesdays, 6:30 pm

Line Dancing with Jen

Friday, June 14, 8 pm

Mr. Pink

Saturday, June 15, 9 pm

DJ Trooper

Mondays, 7 pm

Blues Mondays


Merrill & Houston's Steak Joint

Fridays, 7:30 pm

Live Music Fridays!


truk't

Thursdays, 6 pm

Tacos, Tequila & Tunes

Beloit Art Center

June Exhibits


SVEUM GALLERY | MIDWEST DARKNESS 


Featured artists: JR Broshous, Adem Redzepi, Casey Ball, Ian Currey, Matt Lombard, Matthew Wajek, Paul Lesch, Riley Hill, W. Hagskins, Stonevein Studio, and Rotted Dystopia 


Dark Art is an umbrella term used to describe a large catalog of material, including, but not limited to, the dark side of the creative process: skulls, demons, and otherworldly creatures. It also features biomechanical, bioorganic, portraits, and impossibly alien-type landscapes, to name a few. As far as the medium of work represented by the eleven artists in this exhibit, it is a mixed bag from traditional mediums like paint and photography to organic materials. 

BELL GALLERY | PAUL KOPP 


Paul holds an MFA in poetry from Vermont College of Fine Arts. His work was selected for the 2022 Beloit and Vicinity Show at the Wright Museum of Art at Beloit College, has been included in group shows at Side Street Arts and Beloit Art Center, and is represented in private collections throughout the United States. He lives in WI with his wife and two rescue dogs.


Beloit Art Center Gallery & Gift Shop Hours:

Monday | 10 am - 2 pm

Tuesday - Friday | 10 am - 5 pm

Saturday | 10 am - 2 pm


The galleries are free and open to the public. www.beloitartcenter.com

Project WisHope


Clothing Drive donations accepted at the following locations:


Project WisHope

424 College St

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday

2-5 pm


Downtown Beloit Association

557 E. Grand Avenue

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9-5 pm


Beloit Farmers' Market Information Booth

Saturdays, 8 am - 1 pm


Wright Museum of Art Beloit College


700 College Street


The Wright Museum of Art is proud to showcase the 66th Annual Beloit & Vicinity Exhibition, one of the oldest continuous juried art competitions in the state of Wisconsin. Special thanks to this year’s jurors, Colin Matthes, Director of the UW-Parkside Gallery and Roberto Torres Mata, multidisciplinary artist, who have selected a diverse range of mediums and subjects to create interesting exhibition.


Also on view, the winner of the 65th Annual Beloit & Vicinity’s solo show. Step into Leah Mitchell's whimsical world of confections and confessions, where doughnuts become haute couture and laughter mixes with introspection. Mitchell's vibrant paintings playfully explore the fine line between being a consumer and being consumed. Beneath the sugary surface of doughnut couture lies a thoughtful exploration of societal expectations of femininity and the empty allure of consumer culture. Join us for a delightful journey where pink frosting meets profound reflection, challenging us to rethink the sweet promises of modernity.


Visitors can see the exhibits through July 20. Museum hours are Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. — 4 p.m. The Wright Museum of Art is located on the corner of Bushnell and Prospect Street on the south side of the Beloit College campus. The museum is free and open to the public. For more information, visit the Wright Museum of Art’s Facebook page.


For more information

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. Click here for the question sheet. 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 [email protected]. 

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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