Downtown Brookings

05/29/2026

Do you remember Wong’s Rainbow Cafe on Main Ave from the 1964-1980? 🌈

This address is now the empty lot south of Brookings Furniture Co. If you had a magic wand, what business or amenity would you put in that spot?

05/14/2026

Join us for a Kidpreneur Market where young minds turn BIG ideas into real businesses! This program is the perfect opportunity to support your child’s creativity, confidence, and curiosity. The market runs from 9 a.m. to noon on June 27th.

An optional educational and sign-making event will take place on Tuesday, June 16th. Kids will have a chance to learn from area entrepreneurs and dig into what makes their product or service special.

Pre-registration is required by June 15th at 4 p.m. at this link: https://forms.gle/YfkwMn5VhfEG6CUg7

05/08/2026

Congratulations to our graduating Jackrabbits! 🐰👨‍🎓

05/05/2026

It's not too late! ⏱️ We've extended our vendor application deadline for the June 27th Brookings Bonanza street fair. This event draws thousands of people to the Downtown Brookings neighborhood and offers a great opportunity for small business pop-ups, artisan booths, and nonprofit outreach.

The final deadline to apply is May 20th, so don't delay!

Learn more and apply here: https://forms.gle/zDByTRAp35krN2EFA

05/01/2026

It's here, it's here! 🌸 This Saturday morning kicks off the summer season of the Brookings Farmers Market! We are open from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, between the Brookings Library and the Brookings County Courthouse.

Don't forget the mosaic mural painting party at the Brookings Arts Council, happening at the same time. The activity is free and all are welcome!

Here's who will be joining us:
Brookings S.T.A.R.S.
Luz crochet
4wrd Coffee
Almond & Co.
Cosmic Creations
Gold Line Confections
Spring Creek
Em’s Sweet Treats
Little Shire Farm
Pixie Acres Flower Farm
Broken Bone Treats/Broken Bone, LLC
Ramona Produce
Fairacre Farm
Harvest Soap Company
Happy Jalapeno Salsa Co.
I Knead a Treat
Echo Market
Heather's Kitchen, LLC
Pasque Flower Beekeeping
Meadow Market
K&T Goods
Station Waggle
Sippin' Sisters
Bloom + Root Gardens
Prinz Pastures
Haroldson Farms
Larson's Country Rainbow LLC
The Cottage Crumb Co
Little Prairie Coffee Company
Dakota Jungle LLC
Delaney’s hobbies
Cottleston Bread
Bourne Family Bakery
Hoffer’s Hobbies
Emilia Rose Artwork, LLC
Darling Daisy Co.
ADglasscreations
The Crafty Bullet
Golden Era Farms
Secret Garden Trading Company
Brennedy’s Bakery
Brookings Area Master Gardeners

04/28/2026

Springtime in Downtown Brookings🫶🌱

04/23/2026

We love seeing our community help keep our neighborhood clean! Thank you to Mills Property Management for participating in an Earth Day litter clean-up!

Some of our team spent the afternoon helping clean up Downtown Brookings!! Happy Earth Day!

04/21/2026

🥂 Grab a friend (or a few!) and head downtown for an evening of sipping, shopping, and celebrating the season. From graduations and Mother’s Day to fresh spring vibes and long-awaited sunshine, it’s the perfect night to get out and enjoy it all.

Start your night at any one of the participating businesses for an activity with a chance to win!

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04/15/2026

We’re out at the Main Street Now Conference in Tulsa, OK this week, soaking up three full days of education, connections, and inspiring stories of downtown successes from across the country.

Main Streets matter, and we’ve got a good one!

04/08/2026

Get paid. Get experience. Get a front row seat to summer in Downtown Brookings 😎

We’re hiring two event interns, one for the full summer and one for DT@SD event days. You’ll help make it all happen, from behind-the-scenes prep to showtime!

Lead Events Intern: Take a leadership role in planning and executing events, coordinating interns, and supporting overall event operations.

Event Day Intern: Support event setup, ex*****on, and tear-down while gaining hands-on experience during all five concerts.

View job descriptions and how to apply at https://www.downtownatsundown.org/internships.