The Downtown Racine Corporation is now accepting nominations for the 2020 Achievement Awards in which individuals, businesses, or organizations are recognized for their contribution to the vitality of downtown during the past year. Nominations are being accepted for the following categories: Downtown Showcase Award – An exciting event, person, or organization that has helped attract […]
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Downtown Racine in 2020: ‘Intense Challenges Faced’
RACINE – Downtown Racine Corp. (DRC) this week reported a few silver linings amid a 2020 that was dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Downtown business development and promotional organization summarized its accomplishments in its 2020 Review. “Despite the intense challenges we faced, we were able to pivot and provide major resources to the Downtown […]
Downtown Racine to host 3rd annual Kris Kringle Tour
Join us for our 3rd annual Kris Kringle Tour on Saturday, Dec. 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.This is a free event hosted by the Downtown Racine Corporation, O&H Danish Bakery, and Mt.Royal Investment Group. Celebrate Racine’s legacy as the kringle capital of the world bysampling different kringle flavors at over 20 downtown locations. […]
Downtown Racine publishes Online Gift Guide
RACINE – Downtown Racine has created a new way to shop and support local businesses via an online gift guide at RacineDowntown.com/downtown-gift-guide/. The website is a collaborative effort created by Downtown Racine Corporation and The Journal Times. Visitors of the site can view 60 gift ideas, all from local businesses in Downtown Racine. In addition, […]
Downtown Ladies Night Out
Mark your calendars for our 2nd annual Downtown Ladies Night on Friday, Nov. 20 from 2 – 8 p.m. Bring your gal pals to a FREE night of pampering, first-class treatment, specials, and one-night-only deals at over 30 downtown businesses! For every purchase made at the participating shops, restaurants, or bars you will be entered […]
Free Meter Parking Days are back In Downtown
RACINE – Free meter parking in Downtown Racine is back for the holidays in 2020. The City of Racine and the Downtown Racine Corporation have teamed up to coordinate free meter parking on the following Saturdays: November 28 (Small Business Saturday), December 5, December 12 (Kris Kringle Tour and Open House), and December 19. This […]
Three County Organizations Receive TRAVEL Grants
RACINE COUNTY – Three Racine County organizations have received Wisconsin TRAVEL Grants from the Wisconsin Department of Tourism. The grants announced this week are presented to: Real Racine (Racine County Convention & Visitors Bureau), $282,138. The organization promotes activities throughout the county and operates the Real Racine Visitor Center at 14015 Washington Ave., Yorkville.Downtown Racine […]
Bid on public art flowerpots to keep downtown blooming
The hand-painted flowerpots, which have beautified downtown all summer, go up for auction Aug. 17 during Downtown Racine Corporation’s 19th Annual Public Art Auction. Proceeds from the online auction will help keep downtown blooming by supporting the organization whose mission is to foster economic, social, and cultural diversity by stimulating business development, programming events, and […]
Flag Scavenger Hunt in Store Windows – Downtown Racine
RACINE – Downtown is offering yet another way to socially distance while having fun andsupporting small business. The Downtown Racine Corporation launched a “I Support Local”mini flag scavenger hunt in over 35 store windows. Over 130 orange flags are displayed, someeasy to find and others harder throughout Main and 6th Streets. A map with all […]
Public Art Flowerpots Unveiled in Downtown Racine with Scavenger Hunt
For the 19th consecutive year, the Downtown Racine Corporation has unveiled a public art project in Downtown Racine. This year’s project featured a set of three flowerpots. 20 artists were selected to adorn the pots with their creativity. 20 sets of pots are scattered through Downtown. Similar to last year’s public art project that featured […]
Historic walking tour offer great socially-distanced fun downtown
RACINE – Downtown Racine Corporation now offers a great way to explore downtown with some great socially-distanced fun for the whole family. The DRC’s Main St. Committee is delighted to present a web-based, mobile-friendly update of a walking tour guide commissioned by the Racine Landmarks Commission in April 1990. The original printed brochure, which is […]
Bend and Brew is Back for a 3rd Year at a New Location
RACINE – Back for a third year, the Downtown Racine Corporation presents Bend and Brew, free outdoor yoga, this year at a new location: Reefpoint Marina’s grassy park area at the very end of Christopher Columbus Causeway. Yoga sessions, which are led by Yoga Roots Racine, will be offered on Wednesdays from 6 p.m.-7 p.m. […]
Downtown Racine Achievement Award Nominations
The Downtown Racine Corporation is now accepting nominations for the 2019 Achievement Awards in which individuals, businesses or organizations are recognized for their contribution to the vitality of downtown during the past year. Nominations are being accepted for the following categories: ● Downtown Showcase Award – An exciting event, person or organization that has helped […]
German Fest King and Queen and Kraut Eating Competition Winners
Winners of Downtown Racine Corporation’s annual German Fest, held on Saturday, June 22 at the Harbor Lite Yacht Club announced. The Kraut Eating Competition took place at 6 p.m. with the females having to eat one pound of sauerkraut and males eating one and a half pounds. Competitors were allowed to use a fork, their […]
German Fest Returns to Racine June 22nd
The Downtown Racine Corporation’s annual German Fest is on Saturday, June 22 from noon to 10 p.m. at Harbor Lite Yacht Club (559 State Street). Throughout the day, enjoy German food and beer, live music, raffles and much more. Admission is free. Live polka music will be performed by Milwaukee-based band, Alpine Blast, from 3 […]
