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The official page of the Downtown Merced Partnership | Downtown Merced Partnership works to keep downtown clean, safe, and thriving.
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06/26/2026
This weekend in Downtown Merced!
So much happening this weekend, and the best part of it all is you can park, head to one, then another, and then another, all within walking distance 😎🎉
Swipe through and start making those weekend plans! ➡️➡️➡️➡️
Got an idea for Merced’s food scene? Thinking about opening a restaurant? Just love food?
Join us tomorrow for an interactive conversation with nationally recognized chefs, hospitality leaders, and food industry experts. Ask questions, share ideas, and sit down with industry leaders in a rotating discussion format.
📍 UC Merced on Main
📅 Thursday, June 18
⏰ 5:30 PM
Free and open to the public!
06/16/2026
Think Downtown Merced is only busy on the weekends? Think again.
From karaoke, trivia to bingo and more, there’s something happening downtown throughout the week.
We’ve rounded up some of the recurring events that make Downtown Merced a great place to spend your evenings.
And as a bonus? ⚽ Participating businesses will also be showing World Cup matches throughout the tournament, including weekdays.
Why wait for the weekend? Swipe to support local and discover what’s happening in Downtown Merced! ✨
🥪🍕💚 Lovers Deli 💚🍕🥪
If you know, you know. 👀
From stacked sandwiches to pizza by the slice (or the whole pie 🍕), Lovers Deli has become one of Downtown Merced’s go-to spots when you’re craving something delicious, quick, and packed with personality. Whether you’re grabbing lunch with friends, meeting up with your crew, or stopping in for a slice, the vibes are always right.
We already know how y’all feel about this place… so show them some love in the comments below! ❤️👇
What’s your go-to order?
📍 426 W Main St, Merced, CA
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06/12/2026
⚽🎭🎶 This Weekend in Downtown Merced!
What do the World Cup, live theatre, R&B, and Depeche Mode have in common? They’re all happening this weekend in Downtown Merced.
The variety is here, the hard part is deciding what to do first.
Swipe to see the full weekend lineup, including all the downtown locations showing World Cup matches throughout the tournament.
And trust us, Downtown was buzzing for the 12 PM match today. Don’t get left behind — grab your friends, pick your spot (or two) , and join the energy downtown! ✨
06/08/2026
⚽️🌎 The World Cup is finally here, and Downtown Merced is one of the best places to catch the excitement this week!
Whether you’re meeting up with friends for a match, grabbing food and drinks, or just wanting to be around the energy, some downtown businesses are getting in on the fun all week long. Some are even adjusting their hours for the games. 🙌📺
Swipe to see which spots are showing matches, offering specials, and joining the World Cup excitement downtown! ⚽️🔥
Make your plans, wear your jerseys, and come experience the World Cup in Downtown Merced! 🎉
🍩 Yesterday was National Donut Day… but Donut King’s is way more than just donuts.
From fresh banh mi and boba drinks to breakfast croissant sandwiches and classic donuts, this is what we mean when we say local gem. 🤎
Open bright and early every day, this is one of those places that reminds you why supporting local matters. Small businesses like this help give Downtown Merced its flavor, personality, and sense of community.
📍260 W Main St, Merced, CA
⏰ Mon–Fri: 6AM–5PM
⏰ Sat–Sun: 6AM–4PM
What’s your Donut King’s order? 👇
06/03/2026
Storefronts are often the first impression of a business and there’s truly an art to creating spaces that feel welcoming, memorable, and connected to the street around them.
Join us for a special storefront design presentation and Q&A with Jaime Izurieta of Storefront Mastery as part of the ongoing Placemaker Lab series in Downtown Merced.
The session will also include information about the upcoming Merced Downtown Storefront Program, including potential grant opportunities of up to $10,000 for eligible businesses.
🗓 Wednesday, June 10
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Mainzer Cinema
Register here:
bit.ly/PlacemakerLab
06/03/2026
The Downtown Merced Partnership is building a local Creatives & Performers Directory 🎨✨
As one of only 24 designated California Cultural Districts statewide, Downtown Merced continues to grow through art, music, culture, events, and community experiences — and we know there are so many talented creatives throughout Merced and the surrounding area.
This directory is meant to help us better understand and keep track of the creative talent already contributing to our community.
As future events, collaborations, recommendations, activations, and community projects come up, this helps us know who’s out there and who we can potentially reach out to.
Whether you’re a musician, artist, photographer, designer, performer, entertainer, instructor, cultural group, or creative of any kind — we’d love for you to join the directory 💫
🔗 Link in bio to join!
✨ Tip: You can also screenshot this post and hold down the QR code to open the form directly.
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