Past Events

Downtowners Street Fair voted “Best of the Best” Festival in Bismarck! Each Fall, the Downtowners produce an Arts, Craft, and Food show called Street Fair.  This event was created by the Downtowners in 1973 as “Customer Appreciation Days” then grew into a full blown Street Fair.  Street Fair is now in its 45th year.  Arts, Craft, and Food vendors line the…

Downtown Business Association members and our local partners are invited to the State of the Downtown 2018 event at the Historic Dakota Stage Theater. Downtown Bismarck's revitalization continues to highlight Bismarck as a growing destination community. Learn about Downtown projects and initiatives, successes of the past year, upcoming news, and a first look at our Downtown Partnership's 'Bismarck Beacon' Project.…

The Downtowners Association of Bismarck is a once again a Neighborhood Champion for this year’s Small Business Saturday event Nov 24.  Locally year eight of the Small Business Saturday event brings together over 40 Downtown Bismarck businesses with participating sales and specials in an effort to get the public to “shop small” for the holidays.  The annual event takes place…

A MULTIFACETED EXPERIENCE SHOWCASING DOWNTOWN BISMARCK AND SUPPORTING THE DOWNTOWNERS ASSOCIATION May 30, 2019 4:30PM - 8:00PM WHERE: GRAND PACIFIC CENTER, 6TH FLOOR & VARIOUS TOUR LOCATIONS IN DOWNTOWN BISMARCK Keynote Speaker Hugh Weber! A catalytic keynote speaker, researcher, design thinker and trusted counsel to visionary executives and creative leaders, Hugh Weber helps leaders engage the power of people and…

8th Annual Art & Wine Walk–Enjoy Beautiful Downtown Bismarck while you sample unique wine selections, enjoy appetizers, and take in all forms of art that our community has to offer at each of our many great locations.  Get your Art & Wine Walk Passport stamped at each location for a chance to win prizes! Walk the historic streets and patronize…

Crazy Days is back for a third year!  Join us Downtown August 1-2 (Thursday and Friday) from morning to evening for a fun-filled day of supporting local business!  #ShopSmall Crazy Days will be two days of “Crazy” deals and specials at more than a dozen Downtown businesses. Participating Businesses:  Anima Cucina Mention this deal to receive discount-$3 off entrees. Happy…

Sample hand-selected craft beers selected by McQuade Distributing and the Downtowners during the 3rd Beer & Boutiques event in conjunction with the Downtowners Crazy Days! Thursday Evening, August 1 from 4:30pm-8:30pm. This event is for men and women (but not kids…).  Each participant will receive some Crazy Cash to use at participating locations during the event. Chances to win a door…

Downtowners Street Fair voted “Best of the Best” Festival in Bismarck! Each Fall, the Downtowners produce an Arts, Craft, and Food show called Street Fair.  This event was created by the Downtowners in 1973 as “Customer Appreciation Days” then grew into a full blown Street Fair.  Street Fair is now in its 46th year.  Arts, Craft, and Food vendors line the…