We at DTSB are taking 2023 off for this event as we focus our energy on making our other events even better, especially the 20th anniversary of Art Beat taking place August 19! We have selected our 2023 events based on which events garnered the most engagement and attendance in the past. We are happy to creatively partner with any entity on our 2023 events and look forward to a fun year of memory-making in downtown South Bend!

The Courtyard by Marriott South Bend Downtown, in partnership with Downtown South Bend, Inc. and Visit South Bend Mishawaka, will be hosting Football Fridays tailgate events on the Gridiron the Friday before each ND Home Game through November 5th. Fans are encouraged to wear their ND apparel and attend this free, family-friendly event taking place from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
The public is encouraged to grab carryout from a downtown eatery and enjoy it at a special physically-distanced seating area that will be set up on the Gridiron. A list of downtown restaurants to enjoy take-out from appear below. There will be live music, food trucks, yard games, and a cash bar provided by the Courtyard by Marriott South Bend Downtown.
Football Fridays will feature live music from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The Football Fridays event dates and bands are as follows:
September 10th - Phineas Gage Band
September 17th - The Grooveheads
October 1st - Ultrafab
October 22nd - Ultrafab
October 29th - Ultrafab--CANCELED
November 5th - The Erly
Tables and chairs will be cleaned by DTSB Ambassadors throughout the event, and hand sanitizer will be available. We will be following CDC Guidelines on mask usage: vaccinated participants will not be required to wear a mask, but mask usage will be recommended for non-vaccinated participants
Football Fridays is presented by The Courtyard by Marriott, in partnership with Downtown South Bend, Inc. and Visit South Bend Mishawaka. Additional sponsorship is provided by U93 and EventSys.
Barnaby's
713 E. Jefferson Blvd.
574-288-4981
Cuisine: American, Pizza
Bruno's Pizza
131 S. Michigan St.
574-234-2222
Cuisine: Italian, Pizza
101 N. Michigan St.
574-968-8101
Cuisine: American
235 S. Michigan St.
574-289-2877
Cuisine: Thai
214 N. Niles
574-280-4824
Cuisine: Italian
428 Lincoln Way W
574-472-8700
Cuisine: Pizza
601 E. Jefferson Blvd.
574-400-0979
Cuisine: Argentina
112 W. Colfax Ave.
574-520-1455
Cuisine: Mexican
236 S. Michigan St.
574-233-5981
Cuisine: American, Pub
127 N. Main St.
574-232-2853
Cuisine: Irish
Flamingo's Restaurant & Grocery Store
425 S. Main St.
574-234-1546
Cuisine: Mexican
1025 Northside Blvd.
574-204-2700
Cuisine: American
115 W. Colfax Ave.
574-288-1155
Cuisine: American, Contemporary
LaSalle Kitchen & Tavern
115 1/2 W. Colfax Ave.
574-288-1174
Cuisine: American
119 S. Michigan St.
574-234-1907
Cuisine: Pub
214 N. Niles
574-282-1010
Cuisine: Italian
231 N. Main St.
574-404-1216
Cuisine: Asian, Vietnamese
127 S. Michigan St.
574-520-1777
Cuisine: American, Cafe
123 N. Hill St.
574-287-6724
Cuisine: Local, Organic
521 E. Jeffeson Blvd.
574-239-7777
Cuisine: American
237 N. Michigan St.
574-237-1050
Cuisine: Cafe
574-334-0356
Cuisine: American, Vegetarian, Brew Pub
122 S. Michigan St.
574-287-0725
Cuisine: American
105 E. Jefferson Blvd.
574-406-6946
Cuisine: American, Vegan
Studebaker Grill & Brewing Co.
620 W. Washingston St.
574-234-9077
Cuisine: American, Pub
609 E. Jefferson Blvd.
574-286-4193
Cuisine: Cafe
515 E. Jefferson Blvd.
574-288-8439
Cuisine: American, Pub
119 N. Michigan St.
574-216-3000
Cuisine: Japanese, Asian