Main Street Downtown Thursdays

Join us in Downtown Owatonna for the ultimate summer evenings!

Grab your friends, family, co-workers, and neighbors and join us on the first Thursdays of June, July, August and September for entertainment, family activities, food, shopping, and fun!

In Central Park, on North Cedar Ave, and along the side streets, you will find the energy and positive vibes of a vibrant and growing community. Along with our local stores, restaurants and bars, vendors, food trucks and free family activities will be available.

2026 Dates:

June 4

July 2

August 6

September 3

Don’t forget to join our Facebook page, Downtown Owatonna, for all the latest news regarding Main Street Owatonna, especially Downtown Thursdays!

Interested in being a sponsor or volunteering? Contact Lisa Cochran, Main Street Director, at lcochran@owatonna.org. Vendor applications are located at the bottom of the page.

Music Line – Ups

Every Downtown Thursday Highlights Two Bands:

5:30-7:30pm – Stage on the north end of the 300 block on Cedar Ave

7-9pm – Stage in Central Park


Venue Information

Take a moment to acquaint yourself with the Downtown Thursday layout. Road closures happen at N. Cedar Ave on the corners of Broadway, Pearl, and Vine Streets at the N. Cedar Ave intersection.

Parking is available throughout downtown and certain parking lots. No parking on closed roads and around Central Park.

Vendor and Sponsor Opportunities

Downtown Thursdays wouldn’t be possible without help from our sponsors and vendors.

Now available for 2026:


Street Vendor application, including non-profit organizations

Licensed food vendor application

Non-profit vendor application

Commercial business application, including Main Street businesses

Have questions on Downtown Thursday event details, sponsorship, vendors, etc.?

Contact us to find answers to your Downtown Thursday questions.

Lisa Cochran

Email: lcochran@owatonna.org

Phone: (507) 451-7970