Visit Downtown Beatrice, Nebraska
Sifted Sweets opened in February and brings a new type of bakery product to the community!
Visit them online at https://www.facebook.com/Sifted-Sweets-114052855416418/ or call them at 402-806-2319.
Read the local news story by Monica Birch : Beatrice Daily Sun article (June 25)
“Sifted Sweets opens on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 12-6 p.m., with York completing custom event cakes on Tuesdays and Fridays. She said she’d also post the day’s inventory […] on Facebook.”
The 2020 Chocolate Lovers Event takes place on Saturday, February 1st
To participate head to downtown Beatrice on the day of the event. 1) Register at the Vintage Venue, 620 Court Street 2) Don’t forget to grab a bag, map, and punch card 3) Head out to explore and enjoy the chocolate 4) Make it to all 25 downtown shop locations 5) There is something Chocolate at each stop! 6) After getting your card marked at each location be sure to return your card by 3:00pm to be entered in the grand prize drawing! 7) Stay downtown and enjoy lunch/dinner, a drink, and a little shopping
Don’t forget to check out the downtown shops, restaurants, and unique destinations. PLUS there will be over two-dozen pop-up shops this year! Pop-Up Vendors will be located at the Vintage Venue, 620 Court Street and Brick & Mortar Co-working, 514 Court Street.
2020 Event Sponsors:
Bagby Travel, Beatrice Bakery, Beatrice Movies/Cinema Center, Brick & Mortar Co-Working, Fletcher’s Decorating, Security First Bank, Scheer Quality Furniture, Sunrise Bakery, and Weigel Jewelry
2020 Chocolate Stops:
4one8 Bar & Grill, A Penny Saved, Bargain Box, Blush Ceramic Studio, Brick & Mortar Co-Working, The Carnegie Center, Clean Slate Soap, Community Players, Gage County Museum, Gems & Junk, Gorgeous Hanger, Jim’s Carpet, The Mechanical Room, Mother to Mother/Burwood Books, PATINA, Quilt Stitches, The Rail, Robertson Realty LLC, Scheer Quality Furniture, Sisters Emporium, Stone Hollow Brewing, Tall Tree Tasting, Traubel’s Popcorn Stand, Valentino’s, Vintage Venue, and Yesterday’s Lady
The 2019 Holiday Season Gift Guide < viewable online PDF.
Individual Events:
Sunday November 24th – Courthouse Lighting Ceremony
Saturday, November 30th – Small Business Saturday Get out and explore downtown Beatrice this holiday season, you are sure to enjoy yourself and find something new along the way!
Small Business Saturday – Facebook Event Link
Saturday, December 7th – Lighted Holiday Parade Day Activities
Downtown Rides with Santa Facebook Event Link
Special Movie Showing Facebook Event Link
Lighted Holiday Parade Facebook Event Link
December 5-18th – vote at participating locations
Win a $25.00 Gift Certificate by entering while out shopping Downtown
Two unique shops opened at the end of September 2019 and bring with them unique experiences many though was not possible in Beatrice. The shops proving people wrong are Blush Ceramic Studio and The Mechanical Room.
Blush Ceramic Studio is a unique gallery and full service studio space located in the basement of the Mercantile Building at 301 Court Street. Owner Lauren Scheele moved to the Beatrice area from Omaha; while running the studio she is also an instructor for Doane University, Fort Hays State University, and College of Saint Mary’s and has her work on display throughout the midwest and even in China!
They offer a wide variety of ceramic activities, including Paint Your Own Pottery, Wheel Throwing, and Handbuilding in Clay! Ceramic arts have been growing in popularity, at Blush you don’t need prior experience in order to stop by and give it a shot. Be sure to check them out and enjoy!
To learn more about Blush Ceramic Studio visit their website at: https://www.blushceramicstudio.com
The Mechanical Room is a speakeasy prohibition styled bar tucked away inside the Mercantile Building at 301 Court Street. They provide a new experience and product line not available in Beatrice to date.
Owners Todd & Soni Hydo wanted to bring something unique to the community that could cater to locals interest but also draw people from miles away to explore and enjoy their time in Beatrice.
The Mechanical Room provides a large selection of quality liquors and hand crafted cocktails with fresh ingredients. Part of the fun is finding the speakeasy and trying to gain access. Look for the light, if it’s green your in luck, if the light is red find a seat and they will invite you in as soon as they can!
To learn more about The Mechanical Room visit their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/themechanicalroombeatrice/
The 2019 event features 16 participating locations!
For social media event updates please visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/497956327630347/
Downtown Summer Sales Event – August 22-24 2019
Several downtown locations will have sales and specials for you to check out. Boutiques, drinks, and good eats!
Who all is participating? Sixteen downtown locations this year:
A Penny Saved
Bargain Box Thrift Store
Beatrice Bakery Co
Gems & Junk Thrift Store
Gorgeous Hanger
Jim’s Carpet
Leo’s Jewelers
PATINA
Quilt Stitches
The Salvation Army Family Store
Sisters Emporium
Stone Hollow Brewing Company
Tall Tree Tastings
Valentino’s
Weigel Jewelry
Click on the business or look for the event flyer for more specific details!
#BeatriceNE#DowntownBeatrice#StakeYourClaim
New this year: Punch Cards
Use the Punch Card to Explore & Shop! Shoppers that make it to at least nine (9) locations will be entered to win a prize!
Reach every location and you will receive $5 in Main Street Money!
Mail Your Card to Main Street Beatrice postmarked by Tuesday August 27th to: P.O. Box 125 Beatrice, NE 68310. Or stop by our office by Wednesday, August 28th Open Monday-Friday 8am-4pm: City Auditorium 205 North 4th Street Questions call: 402-223-3244
