Music, Food & Fun: Beats & Eats Comes to Downtown Eaton

News Release Date
06-12-2026
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Quick link to shopping survey: https://slatecommunications.formstack.com/forms/eatonshoplocal

 

This summer, downtown Eaton is coming alive with Beats & Eats, a new free community event featuring live performances, local food and family-friendly fun!

Beats & Eats will kick off on June 12 from 5–7 p.m., bringing live music to four locations across downtown:

  • Hana Floral and Mustard Seed Patio (110 Oak Ave) — Triple Tap Band
  • SE Corner of 1st and Elm — Ryan Dart
  • Smokin Bros (241 S Elm Ave) — Screen Door Slammers
  • Lone Tree Antiques (115 1st St.) — Jeffrey Wu
  • The Legacy (124 1st St.) — DJ Dance Party (Free 5-7 p.m.)
  • Downtown Pedestrian Plaza — Doctor Noize 

Families with young children can head to the Downtown Pedestrian Plaza for Little Beats, a dedicated kids' zone with family-friendly music for ages 10 and under. The Library Bookmobile will also be on-site with games and crafts.

The fun doesn't stop at 7 p.m.! 

Stay at The Legacy with DJ Dance Party (cover after 7) or go to Can't Dance Bar (212 1st St) from 8–11 p.m. for after-hours entertainment featuring Downright Onery.

 

Shop Downtown

Made a purchase at a participating local business after 5 p.m. during Beats & Eats? 

Complete this survey for a chance to win a $50 gift card to a downtown business if your choice: https://slatecommunications.formstack.com/forms/eatonshoplocal

While you're downtown, explore the shops and restaurants that make Eaton's downtown district special. If you visit a participating local business after 5 p.m., be sure to scan the QR code at checkout and you'll be entered to win a $50 gift card to downtown businesses of your choice!

 

Save the Date

Beats & Eats isn't a one-time thing! Save the dates on August 14 and September 11 for more Beats & Eats festivities.

 

Brought to you by The Town of Eaton and the Eaton Downtown Development Authority. And thank you to our sponsors: Waste Management and Xcel Energy.