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From Homebrew to Downtown Gathering Place: Five-0-Five Brewing Company
Five-0-Five Brewing Company started the way plenty of good ideas do: over a beer. For Michelle and Tim, brewing beer started as a hobby. One day, while enjoying one of Tim’s home-brewed beers with a college friend, the conversation turned to an idea—what if they opened a brewery of their own? After connecting with a former coworker with experience in commercial brewing, that idea started to feel a little more possible. One thing led to another, and Five-0-Five Brewing Co. beg
MainStreet Director
Sep 13 min read
Take a Seat: Enjoy Our Updated Downtown Streetscape
The Business Improvement District #1 (BID #1) recently completed a project downtown. You may have noticed, while visiting downtown Fremont, that our benches and trash cans have been updated. We’ve also added new picnic tables to the streetscape. The new fixtures are finished in black to complement our historic downtown aesthetic and match our existing light poles. Krasne Furniture bench outside Abe Krasne Home Furnishings on the SE corner of 5th & Main Streets. There were 19
MainStreet Director
Jun 122 min read
Nebraska’s Main Street Award Winners Announced
The Nebraska Main Street Network recently announced their 2024 Inspiring Excellence Award winners, recognizing outstanding businesses,...
MainStreet Director
Feb 28, 20253 min read
Reinvention
F.U.E.L.: Fremonter's Understanding & Embracing Local I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Ginger Rosenthal and speak to her...
MainStreet Director
Sep 4, 20244 min read
Save the Date! Fremont Area Big Give 2024
Remember us during the Fremont Area Big Give!
MainStreet Director
Apr 22, 20242 min read
Farewell Fremont Appliance
Fremont Appliance has been owned and operated by Roger Nordboe for over 50 years. He began the business in 1969 with his older brother....
MainStreet Director
Mar 11, 20243 min read
Frequently asked questions
About MainStreet of FremontContact UsDowntown FremontBusiness Improvement District #1 or BID#1EventsMainStreet MinglesMainStreet BucksChristmas WalkColor the CoreConcert in the ParkDowntown Clean Up DayFremont Hispanic FestivalHalloween HysteriaSpring & Fall Gallery WalkWindow ShowdownProperty Owners & EntrepreneursVolunteeringSponsorshipsBusiness Participation
Window Showdown is Downtown Fremont's annual holiday storefront decorating competition featuring festive window displays created by local businesses.
Window Showdown begins around the Christmas Walk and continues throughout the holiday season.
Yes. Participating businesses create and install their own window displays.
Downtown Fremont businesses are encouraged to participate.
Winners are selected through a combination of judging and public participation. The MainStreet of Fremont Promotions Committee selects nonparticipating judges to evaluate the displays, and visitors may also vote for a People's Choice winner.
No. While many visitors enjoy viewing the displays during the Christmas Walk, the Window Showdown continues throughout the holiday season.
Yes. A list or map of participating businesses will be available on the webpage.
The Window Showdown helps create a festive downtown atmosphere, encourages visitors to explore local businesses, and celebrates the creativity of our downtown merchants.
Visitors can vote for their favorite display by scanning the QR code displayed in participating business windows. Voting instructions and additional details will also be available on the event webpage and social media channels.
Registration information and deadlines will be posted prior to the holiday season.
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