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Downtown at Sundown marks 10th season; organizers report higher attendance and $14,587 net profit

Brookings City Council · October 29, 2025
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The Brookings Area Chamber of Commerce reported on the tenth Downtown at Sundown series, citing a total attendance of 17,898 (a 14% increase from the prior year), 41 vendors, and a net profit of $14,587 after roughly $73,000 in expenses. The city contributed $20,000 in support. Organizers identified power access, crowd flow and competing events as

Ainsley Bennett, event coordinator for the Brookings Area Chamber of Commerce, told the City Council the 2025 Downtown at Sundown series ran Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. from July 24 through Aug. 21 and celebrated its tenth year.

"Downtown at Sundown is Thursday nights from 05:30 to 09:30 this year, held from July 24 through August 21," Bennett said. She said the series included four theme nights, vendor booths, sponsor participation and actor/athletic tie‑ins with…

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