The Main Event 2026

Thursday, June 11 from 6 pm to 9 pm

The Roxy Rochester
401 Walnut Boulevard
Rochester, MI 48307

The Main Event is Main Street Oakland County’s annual gala event. The evening includes an award ceremony recognizing excellence in downtown revitalization, and the past year's successes.

Celebrate and network with elected and appointed officials, downtown leaders, economic developers, and small business owners from across Oakland County.

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Downtown Oxford Captures Top Honor at Main Street Oakland County’s Main Event Awards Ceremony

• Oxford was recognized for its video, We Are Community, which highlights its commitment to honoring its historic roots while fostering an inclusive and vibrant community.
• The Main Event celebrated Main Street Oakland County’s 25th anniversary at the Roxy Theatre in downtown Rochester.
• Twelve communities were honored for outstanding achievements in downtown revitalization from the past year.

Downtown Oxford was awarded the Spirit of Main Street Award during the 25th Anniversary Main Event celebration of Main Street Oakland County (MSOC), held Thursday evening at the Roxy Theatre in downtown Rochester. The event honored outstanding achievements in downtown revitalization.

In addition to Oxford, several communities and individuals were honored for their achievements in categories ranging from business innovation and Placemaking to historic preservation and volunteerism. Award highlights include:

• Legacy of Main Street Excellence: Ortonville – Hamilton’s of Ortonville
• Main Street Jubilee: Wixom – Promotion Power Unite
• Business Innovation & Entrepreneurship: Rochester – Home Bakery—Detroit Lions Cake
• District Placemaking: Farmington – Masons Corner
• Small Business Retention and Attraction: Pontiac – Make It To Scale Incubator Kitchen
• Main Street Leader: Farmington – Kate Knight
• Achievement in Community Character or Historic Preservation: Highland – Odds & Ins Historic Restoration
• Community Event of the Year: Rochester – Kris Kringle Market Expansion
• Main Street Resilience: Lyon Township Whole Hearted Winery
• Outstanding Partnership: Wixom, South Lyon, Lyon Township, and Highland – Burger Battle
• Volunteer of the Year: Rochester – Ben Giovanelli

Read the Press Release

2026 Event and Awards Sponsors

Thank you to our sponsors: Genisys Credit Union, Business Finance Corporation (BFC), Downtown Rochester, DTE, Giffels Webster, Michigan Downtown Association MDA, MML Foundation, and Community Foundation Greater Rochester