Downtown Bismarck’s latest news, events, and more!

Grove & Renaissance Groundbreaking

The Lander Group broke ground for the Grove Apartments & Renaissance Lofts on May 6 in downtown Bismarck. Thank you to all the partners who attended the groundbreaking ceremony– and a special thanks to the Boutrous Family on the project.

This development will consist of two new residential developments that will be located at North 2nd St. and East Avenue A -just north of the Post Office.
The Grove Apartments (bottom left image) will have 23 residential units while the Renaissance Lofts (bottom right image) will have 68 residential units with a total of 91 new residential units.
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Downtown Business Openings
New Businesses will be opening the beginning of June in downtown Bismarck!
Shelter Belt Restaurant will focus on quality and flavorful food with a midwestern flare- serving lunch & dinner everyday with the largest patio in downtown! Located in the former Pond space.
June 1- Opening Date.
Many Visions is a visionary art collective dedicated to bringing dreams to reality. Located in the former Uptowne Loft Boutique space
June 4-Soft Opening Date.

Tickets Still Available!
Enjoy Beautiful Downtown Bismarck the evening of June 17 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 business locations. Get your Art & Wine Walk Passport stamped at each location for a chance to win prizes! Make it to all the locations to be eligible for the Grand Prize! Walk the historic streets and patronize our artistic community and Downtown Businesses. Tickets for the event are, $55/person, plus Eventbrite processing–you must be 21 to participate. Proceeds from the Downtowners Art & Wine Walk will go to the Downtowners non-profit to promote betterment and revitalization efforts of our historic Downtown for the entire community to enjoy. Increased safety and sanitation measures will be implemented for businesses and attendees.
(Tickets can only be purchased online)

Wine Sponsored by Captain Jack’s : find all the Downtowners Art & Wine Walk varietals at Captain Jack’s locations!

Big thanks to Dakota West Arts Council for their generous support of local artists, musicians, and the artistic enhancement of this event.

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Downtowners Win Appleseed Award

Thank you to the Forestry Dept and Advisory Board for recognizing the Downtowners with the Appleseed Award for our collaboration bringing pollinator gardens to Downtown! More pollinator gardens coming this summer, thanks to all our partners!
(Left photo: Dawn Kopp receiving the Appleseed Award with Forest Von Flickentale. Right photo: One of the pollinator gardens on the corner of 6th St. & Broadway Ave. in downtown Bismarck)

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Townsquare Media Grant

Townsquare Media is partnering with The Downtowners Association for a Matching Ad Grant Program for our Downtown Members.
Townsquare Media will match any business new ad dollars above and beyond any existing contract for a matching grant schedule for the months of May, June, July
Some restrictions and exclusions apply.

Matching Grant Program Form

Downtown Events
May 29
Bibbidi Bobbidi Booze: A Disney Sing-a-Long!
The CraftCade

June 2
1 MC:Leadership BisMan
Dakota Stage Ltd.

June 3
BYO Broadway
Northern Plains Dance

June 5
2021 Season Opener!
BisMarket

June 10
Trivia: Grey’s Anatomy
The CraftCade

June 11
Live Comedy
Sixteen03 Main Events

June 12
11th Anniversary Celebration
Ferguson Books Bismarck