Main Street Beatrice

02/10/2026

🍫🎉 THANK YOU, BEATRICE! 🎉🍫

We apologize for the delay in this post due to staff being out sick yesterday, but we couldn’t let another day go by without saying THANK YOU!

Our 16th Annual Chocolate Lover’s Shopping Day Extravaganza was a huge success — and it’s all thanks to YOU!

👏 A big shoutout to our amazing sponsors, all 23 participating businesses, our 173 fantastic participants, and everyone who helped make this event so much fun and successful. We truly couldn’t do it without this incredible community!

🎁 And congratulations to Jacie Irland, the winner of the Awesome Basket! 🧺✨

We loved every moment of this event and are so grateful for our amazing community! 🍫❤️

Pictures from the event to come later this week! If you snapped any pictures, please post them in the comments. We would love to see them!

02/07/2026

🍫🎉 It’s a chocolate kind of day, Beatrice! 🎉🍫

Our Chocolate Lover’s Shopping Day Extravaganza is happening TODAY, and downtown is ready to spoil you (in the best way)!

📝 Register at Vintage Venue (620 Court Street)
⏰ 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
🎟️ FREE | 200 spots available
🔞 Must be 21+ to fully participate

Come shop local, snack often, and treat yourself — your future self (and sweet tooth) will thank you! 😄🍫🛍️

02/05/2026

🍫⏰ Only 2 days to go! ⏰🍫

Our Annual Chocolate Lover’s Shopping Day Extravaganza is happening THIS SATURDAY, and we’re counting down the cocoa seconds! 🍫🕒

Grab a friend and come shop, snack, and explore all that downtown Beatrice has to offer.

📅 Saturday, February 7th
⏰ 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
📝 Registration is the day of
🎟️ FREE — only 200 spots available
🔞 Must be 21+ to fully participate

Don’t let this one melt away — we’ll see you downtown! 😄🍫

02/02/2026

🍫🛍️ Chocolate lovers, your countdown has officially begun! 🛍️🍫

In just 5 days, downtown Beatrice will turn into a chocolate-filled shopping paradise for our Annual Chocolate Lover’s Shopping Day Extravaganza!

Expect local shopping, delicious chocolate at every stop, and all the downtown vibes you love.

📅 Saturday, February 7th
⏰ 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
📝 Register the day of
🎟️ FREE — only 200 spots available
🔞 Must be 21+ to fully participate

Trust us — you don't want to miss out on this event! 😍🍫

01/30/2026

🍫🛍️ We’re almost a week away! 🛍️🍫

Our 16th Annual Chocolate Lover’s Shopping Day Extravaganza is right around the corner, and we can’t wait to see everyone there! Grab a friend and come out to shop, snack, and explore all that downtown Beatrice has to offer.

📅 Saturday, February 7th
⏰ 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
📝 Registration is the day of the event
🎟️ FREE — only 200 spots available!
🔞 Must be 21+ to fully participate

It’s going to be a choc-full day of fun downtown — don’t miss out! 🍫😄

01/28/2026

🍫 Last Chance, Downtown Beatrice Businesses!🍫
There’s still time to sign up as a participating business in our Chocolate Lover’s Shopping Day Extravaganza — but the last day to register is Monday, February 2nd!

👉 Sign up here:
https://forms.gle/XLHNMCfPDaUoJ1CE6

01/21/2026

🍫🛍️ Sweet treats + local shopping = a perfect day downtown! 🛍️🍫

Don’t miss Main Street Beatrice’s Annual Chocolate Lover’s Shopping Day Extravaganza — a fun, FREE event filled with chocolate, shopping, and downtown vibes!

📅 Saturday, February 7th
⏰ 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
🎟️ FREE | 200 spots available
📝 Register the day of the event!

Come explore downtown Beatrice, support local businesses, and enjoy chocolate at every stop.

🔞 Must be 21+ to fully participate.

Tag your favorite shopping buddy and join the fun! 🍫💖

01/20/2026

01/17/2026

🍫REMINDER: Downtown Beatrice Businesses!🍫

There’s still time to sign up as a participating business in our Chocolate Lover’s Shopping Day Extravaganza! Don’t miss this sweet opportunity to get involved.

👉 Sign up here:
https://forms.gle/XLHNMCfPDaUoJ1CE6

01/09/2026

📣Attention Downtown Beatrice Businesses 💲

Spread the word: New grant opportunity for small businesses!

Main Street America and American Express® are teaming up to help small businesses grow, innovate, and support their local communities. Starting today, eligible small business owners across the U.S. can apply for $20,000 grants through the new Amex Shop Small Grants Program.

Applications are open now and will close on Friday, January 16, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CT. Please help us spread the word about this grant opportunity with your small business community and encourage eligible business owners to apply!

Learn more and apply: https://mainstreet.org/about/partner-collaborations/amex-shop-small-grant-program

01/08/2026

January 2026 Newsletter

https://mainstreetbeatrice.org/january-2026-newsletter/

01/07/2026

ATTENTION Downtown Beatrice Businesses:
Our annual Chocolate Lover’s Event is just around the corner — only one month away! We invite you to be a participating business and help make this a sweet experience for our community!

👉 Sign up here to be a participating business:
https://forms.gle/XLHNMCfPDaUoJ1CE6