- Market is ‘about as local as you can get’
by Marcia Nelesen, The Janesville Gazette – Friday, December 17, 2010
Click here to view full article. - City Considered for Main Street Award
by Hilary Dickinson, Beloit Daily News – Saturday, December 11, 2010
Click here to view full article. - Get dazzled downtown
by Hilary Dickinson, Beloit Daily News – Thursday, December 9, 2010
The streets and businesses of downtown Beloit will sparkle on Friday evening with live music and an artistic array of shopping. The seventh annual Holidazzle takes place from 5-9 p.m. and features over 100 artists positioned in at least 33 locations … - Sparkling spirit of holidays shines
by Justin Weaver, Beloit Daily News – Friday, November 26, 2010
Lighted parade signals start to the season
On a freezing Friday night in downtown Beloit, the community came together to spread the warmth of the holiday season. The 19th annual Grand Lighted Holiday Parade entertained spectators of all ages, showcasing … - Lighted holiday delight
by Justin Weaver, Beloit Daily News – Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Santa, parade kick off Christmas season in Beloit
The streets of Beloit will be bright with holiday spirit Friday for the 19th annual Grand Lighted Holiday Parade. Spectators will begin gathering at 5 p.m. at First National Bank Plaza, 345 East Grand … - Parade attracts hundreds
by Justin Weaver, Beloit Daily News – Monday, November 1, 2010
More than 800 children were on hand for the 20th annual farmers’ market Halloween parade Saturday. There were costumed kids lined up as far as the eye could see as trick-or-treaters made their way from Horace White Park through downtown Beloit. Six-year-old … - Parade, storytelling and more highlight final farmers’ market
by Erika Strebel, Beloit Daily News – Thursday, October 28, 2010
If you can’t get enough of Halloween, make sure to stop by for the last farmers’ market for the season. The usual vendors will fill the intersection of Grand Avenue and State Street, but there will also be a Halloween costume parade and trick-or-treating … - Farmers’ market to wrap up with parade
by John Ranallo, Beloit Daily News – Thursday, October 7, 2010
The end of October means temperatures will be dropping, fall will be in full swing and it will be time for one of Beloit’s spookiest traditions. Saturday Oct. 30 will mark the annual Halloween Parade through downtown and the last farmers market of the … - Downtown event draws crowds
by John Ranallo, Beloit Daily News – Monday, August 9, 2010
Street dance, sidewalk sale part of event
“Honestly I think it was a banner year for us,” said Kathleen Braatz of this year’s Celebrate Downtown Weekend. Braatz serves as executive director of the Downtown Beloit Association and said the weekend … - There was dancin’ in the street
by John Ranallo, Beloit Daily News – Saturday, August 7, 2010
Downtown weekend gets in tune
They may have been singing the blues on State Street on Friday night, but there were plenty of reasons to be happy about this year’s street dance. The annual event is held as part of the Celebrate Downtown Weekend and brings … - Celebrate Downtown this weekend
by Hilary Dickinson, Beloit Daily News – Thursday, August 5, 2010
Live music, sidewalk sales and delicious food will once again be on hand for Celebrate Downtown Weekend. This nearly two-decade-old annual downtown tradition begins Friday and runs through Saturday in what Downtown Beloit Executive Director Kathleen … - Farm Fresh
by Samantha Johnson, Beloit Daily News – Thursday, June 3, 2010
Market returns for summer filled with goodies
It’s a community tradition, farmers market. And the award-winning event is back and bigger than ever this Saturday from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. “We’re thrilled,” said Kathleen Braatz, executive director … - Free concert series kicks off weekend
- Friday’s in the Park set to kick off with live jazz and food at First National Bank Plaza
by Samantha Johnson, Beloit Daily News – Thursday, May 27, 2010
Prepare to kick off your shoes and spread your feet in the cool grass, because Friday marks the first official Friday’s in the Park at the First National Bank Plaza. The lunch event, which runs through Labor Day, is set between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. … - Presale a hit despite the chilly weather
by Hillary Gavan, Beloit Daily News – Monday, May 10, 2010
Despite the chilly temperatures, gardeners, veggie lovers and cheese samplers poured into the parking lot behind Bushel & Peck’s Local Market for the Farmers Market Presale. Held Saturday from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., the event featured early seedlings, … - Downtown Celebrates Its Own
by Samantha Johnson, Beloit Daily News – Friday, March 26, 2010
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by Hilary Dickinson, Beloit Daily News – Tuesday, March 23, 2010
“It’s so nice to have a social setting where downtown property owners, business owners and friends of downtown can get together in celebration of a great year,” said Kathleen Braatz, executive director of the Downtown Beloit Association. The…