Experience Downtown Pontiac
Shop local, savor every bite, and discover the heartbeat of our community through arts, culture, and connection.
Shop with Us
From charming boutiques and curated antique stores to unique specialty shops, Downtown Pontiac offers a shopping experience full of character and local flair. Whether you’re treasure hunting or picking up a thoughtful gift, you’ll find something special on every block.
Eat with Us
Craving comfort food, a handcrafted latte, or a locally brewed beer? Downtown Pontiac’s diverse dining scene has it all—cozy cafés, family-owned restaurants, bakeries, and lively bars. Come hungry and leave happy.
Play with Us
Downtown Pontiac is alive with entertainment and culture. Catch a live theatre performance, enjoy an outdoor concert, stroll through art installations, or join us for one of our many community events and festivals throughout the year.
Upcoming Events
Don’t miss what’s coming up next in the heart of Pontiac.
Rockin’ At the River
Join us for another incredible season of Rockin’ at the River, presented by the City of Pontiac! This free summer concert series takes place at Humiston Riverside Park and features a diverse lineup of live music all season long. Concerts run from 6:30–8:30 PM (unless otherwise noted), making it the perfect way to spend a summer evening. Bring your lawn chairs, grab your friends and family, and enjoy great music in a beautiful riverfront setting in Pontiac.
Summer 2026 | Hours Vary | Humiston Riverside Park
Downtown Pontiac Farmers Market
Fresh produce, homemade goods, community connections, and family fun return to Downtown Pontiac this summer with the Pontiac Farmers Market! Join us every Saturday from June through October from 8 AM–12 PM to shop local vendors, enjoy live entertainment, and take part in weekly special activities. August highlights include live music with Aaron Newsome, the UofI Master Gardeners will be back, a special information day with the Livingston County War Museum, as well as Tote Bag Decoration. There’s something new to experience each week, making the Farmers Market the perfect Saturday morning destination all season long. Interested in becoming a vendor? There’s still time to apply and be part of this exciting community tradition apply HERE
Saturdays June – October | 8AM-12PM | Downtown Pontiac, Block 59
Bags, Boots, & Beers
Get ready for an afternoon of bags, beer, and country music in Downtown Pontiac! Bags, Beer & Boots takes place September 27 at 1 PM and features a bags tournament, live country music from Audrey Sutton & The Austyn Weston Band, and a great day of fun downtown. Registration is now open, so grab your teammate and get signed up today!
Register HERE
September 27th | 1PM | Downtown Pontiac