Foodie February! In Downtown Rochester, MI!
2026-02-01 - 2026-02-28
Dine-in or carry-out at one or more participating businesses during the month of February and enter for a chance to win a $500, a $250 or a $100 Dining Package!
STEP ONE: Dine-in or carry-out at any restaurant in the City of Rochester.
STEP TWO: Save your restaurant receipts and TEXT: FOODIE TO: 866-603-4005
STEP THREE: Send in a photo of your receipt(s). Each receipt is one entry.
Submit your receipts all month long for opportunities to win daily prizes, plus a separate grand prize drawing!
Not tech savvy? Bring your receipts for validation and enter-to-win at the DDA’s Downtown Collaboration Studio during regular business hours.
Downtown Collaboration Studio (431 Main Street)
Open Monday – Friday, 10 am – 5 pm
THE RULES:
All receipts must be validated by close of business on Feb. 28.
Diners will receive one entry for every receipt turned in from a participating business.
Diners cannot win multiple Grand Prize dining packages, but diners can win daily drawings and still be entered for the Grand Prize dining package.
The Grand Prize winners will be announced & contacted on Monday, March 2.
Follow Downtown Rochester on Social Media for Foodie Friday Drawings!

Deck Art 2026 Registration
2026-02-02 - 2026-04-10
Who: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College and Adult.
What: Unleash the artist in you! Join us for downtown Rochester’s 16th annual skateboard art exhibition and competition! Participants are given a blank skateboard deck to use as their canvas; any medium is acceptable for 2 and 3-dimensional pieces.
Where: Completed artwork will be placed on display throughout as many as 50 businesses in downtown Rochester. Onlookers can enjoy and admire these uniquely designed pieces of artwork while strolling in and out of businesses.
When: May 14 & 15, 5:00 – 9:00 pm.
Deck Cost: $25.00 (plus tax) Registration and deck pick up at South Street Skateshop, 410 Main Street (while supplies last).
Judging: A panel of judges will choose a winner in each category. Prizes awarded.
Sell Your Deck Art: All proceeds belong to you; or keep your artwork, it’s yours!!
Artist registration takes place February 2 – April 10 (while supplies last) at South Street Skateshop (410 Main).
