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Movies On MainUploaded on January 10, 2010
Grab the blanket, maybe a lawn chair or two, some snacks...and enjoy our outdoor theatre this summer. Catch some great flicks on the lawn of the Parks and Recreation Building at 221 Main Avenue. Starting at Dusk. Have a favorite...let us know!
Music On MainUploaded on January 10, 2010
Get a taste of the South Dakota’s local music scene in the heart of Brookings, SD. Enjoy music once a month until the snow melts...then get ready! Every Thursday from May thru September in a music venue like no other. Squeezed between Nicks’ Hamburgers and Sully’s Irish Pub, over 30 diverse bands will be gracing our Music on Main Stage. Everything from country, metal, rap, gospel...and everything in between. From 5-7, enjoy some low-key sounds. Groove, Gospel, Country, R & B, Jam… From 7-10, we light up the night air with local fast moving bands. Rock, Metal, Punk…
SDSU Welcome Back 2009 (Jackrabbit Bash)Uploaded on January 10, 2010
Guarenteed the most unique event in the region. The First Annual SDSU Welcome Back Celebration. This year’s events included the Nick’s Hamburger Eating Contest, Battle-of-the-Bands, Chess Boxing, Foot Ralley, and a Xbox NCAA Football Tournament. Food, prizes, and lots of craziness!
Taste of Brookings 2009Uploaded on January 10, 2010
TASTE…COMPARE…VOTE! The First Annual Taste Of Brookings…12 Local Restuarants and chefs competing with local foods for your vote. This year’s challenge - was Bison, Chicken, Lamb, and seasonal veggies. The question is…WHO REIGNED SUPREME WITH LOCAL CUISINE? Attendees enjoyed 12 restaurants dishes, voting the BBQ Shack top honors. Halstead's second. Bravo's third. Attendees enjoyed live music, beer corral, roping competition, chicken poo bingo, watermelon eating contest, and other games.
Pets of DowntownUploaded on January 8, 2010
It's all of our downtown pets...some just come to visit the stores for a day...for others it is their home. Check out the array of pets at our downtown businesses.
Spooks Downtown 2009: ZombielandUploaded on January 8, 2010
All Ages Trick or Treat, Zombieland Haunted House, Scary Story Readings, Store specials that are so good they are scary, First Annual Sully’s Brain Eating Contest...and check out ‘The Reaper’ dealing out deadly good coupons and gift certificates.
Spooks Downtown: ZombielandUploaded on December 22, 2009
GET YOUR SCARE ON! Downtown Trick or Treat: Businesses pull out the treats from 3 to 6 pm Saturday (all ages). Haunted Basement: ZOMBIELAND in the basement of Trendz on Friday 5-8pm and Saturday 3 to 6pm. Zombie Walk: Dress your best zombie to feast on the deals and prizes in local restaurants and bars. Also, buy an event t-shirt from participating bars. Brain Eating Contest: Sully’s Pub 6:30pm…and yes they are real brains. Haunted Story Hour: Brookings Book Company…Saturday from 1:30 to 2:30pm
Festival of Lights 2009Uploaded on December 21, 2009
Visit with Ms. Clause, then watch as Santa Clause arrives in style during the Parade of Lights. Visit him at his Santa House. Take a ride on the Trolley from 1pm to 4pm through downtown. Sales & most stores will be open late.
History and Garden Festival 2008Uploaded on November 8, 2009
Headquartered at the Parks and Recreation building, 221 Main Ave., in Brookings, SD…the festival will feature a flea market, free history and gardening workshops, artists, and downtown specials. Enjoy the Flea market where you can find antiques and collectibles, garden art, books, sports and bar paraphernalia, glassware, jewelry, toys, tins, kitchenware, pictures, and much…much…more.