Back to School Ducks in a Row 2026 | WDDT
2026-08-13 17:30 - 20:30 UTC | Downtown Brandon
Wine Down Downtown: Back to School – Ducks in a Row
Join Brandon Main Street on August 13 for a back-to-school edition of Wine Down Downtown, celebrating fresh starts, full calendars, and finally getting all the ducks in a row.
This end-of-summer evening invites guests to relax and recharge with 8 curated wine tastings while sipping, shopping, and strolling through Downtown Brandon. Participating shops will offer extended hours, creating a lighthearted, walkable atmosphere perfect for reconnecting with friends and unwinding before the school year kicks into full gear.
Whether you’re celebrating new routines, a new school year, or simply ready for a well-earned night out, Wine Down Downtown: Back to School – Ducks in a Row is the perfect way to toast the season.
Event Highlights

8 wine tastings

Downtown shopping and strolling

Extended store hours

Back-to-school themed atmosphere

Must have a ticket to taste. Guests without tasting tickets are welcome to shop, dine, and enjoy the downtown atmosphere throughout the evening.
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Brandonplatz
2026-09-26 14:00 - 18:00 UTC
Brandonplatz returns for its 4th year in 2026, bringing Oktoberfest traditions and a full-scale community celebration back to Downtown Brandon. Hosted by Brandon Main Street in partnership with the City of Brandon Fall Festival, this family-friendly event blends Bavarian flair with hometown fun for all ages.
Ticket holders can enjoy beer tastings inside participating downtown restaurants, featuring seasonal and Oktoberfest-style brews poured throughout the district. The celebration also includes multiple community biergarten areas, live music, classic German games, trivia, bingo, wood-carving demonstrations, and the always-popular stein hoisting competition.
Beyond the tastings, guests are invited to stroll downtown with a full-size pour from their favorite restaurant, sample German-inspired appetizers, and soak in the festive atmosphere as Downtown Brandon transforms into a lively fall destination.
Brandonplatz is designed for the whole family. A free Kids Zone will feature inflatables, fall games, and a pumpkin decorating contest. Decorated pumpkins will remain on display throughout downtown following the event, adding a festive autumn touch and extending the celebration beyond the festival day.
Non-beer drinkers are welcome, too. Guests may purchase a souvenir color-changing stein and enjoy complimentary tea and water refills or use it as a to-go cup for beverage purchases from participating restaurants.
The City of Brandon’s go-cup ordinance will be activated during the event, allowing beverages to be enjoyed outdoors throughout downtown (state law applies when entering establishments).
Brandonplatz has become one of Brandon’s most anticipated fall traditions—celebrating community, local businesses, and a shared love of good food, good drinks, and great company.
Children are free and do not require a ticket.
Tickets are limited.

Go Pink – Witches’ Night Out 2026 | WDDT
2026-10-29 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
Wine Down Downtown: Go Pink – Witches’ Night Out
Join Brandon Main Street on October 29 as Wine Down Downtown returns with a spirited, Halloween-themed evening that blends fun, flair, and a meaningful cause.
This special Go Pink: Witches’ Night Out edition supports breast cancer awareness while inviting guests to sip, shop, and stroll through Downtown Brandon enjoying 8 curated wine tastings. Festive décor will set the scene, costumes are encouraged, and the atmosphere is upbeat, playful, and adults-only.
The night leads into the ultimate late-night stop at The Gallows for Galloween, an adult Halloween celebration complete with a costume contest to end the evening in spooky style.
For bourbon lovers, a Bourbon Add-On Ticket will be available and includes 4 hand-selected bourbons, adding a bold twist to the night’s tastings.
Grab your witches’ crew, dress in pink with a touch of costume flair, and join us on Main Street for a hauntingly fun night out that celebrates community, awareness, and a great cause.
Event Highlights

8 wine tastings

Bourbon Add-On with 4 bourbons

Costumes encouraged

Go Pink for breast cancer awareness

Galloween after-party with costume contest

Must have a ticket to taste. Guests without tasting tickets are welcome to shop, dine, and enjoy the downtown atmosphere throughout the evening.
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Friendsgiving 2026 | WDDT
2026-11-19 17:30 - 19:30 UTC
Wine Down Downtown: Friendsgiving
Join Brandon Main Street on November 19 as Wine Down Downtown returns with a cozy Friendsgiving theme, an evening made for gathering, gratitude, and good company in Downtown Brandon.
Guests will sip, shop, and stroll through participating downtown businesses while enjoying 8 festive tastings, featuring 4 curated wines and 4 warm mulled wine ciders, perfect for cooler November evenings. Extended store hours and a relaxed, fall-inspired atmosphere create the ideal setting to slow down and enjoy the season.
Whether you’re catching up with friends, taking a break from holiday prep, or kicking off the season of gratitude, Wine Down Downtown: Friendsgiving is a welcoming way to raise a glass and celebrate together.
Event Highlights

4 wines

4 mulled wine ciders

8 total tastings

Downtown shopping and strolling

Extended store hours and fall ambiance

Must have a ticket to taste. Guests without tasting tickets are welcome to shop, dine, and enjoy the downtown atmosphere throughout the evening.
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