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ONGOING EVENTS
Art Workshops, wIde variety of media, Pump House, La Crosse, WI, www.thepumphouse.org.
Hands-on exhibits and activities, special programs & more, Children’s Museum,
La Crosse, WI, 608-784-2652 www.funmuseum.org
Piano or musical entertainment, The Waterfront Restaurant & Tavern, La Crosse, WI,
608-782-5400 www.thewaterfrontlacrosse.com
Live entertainment, folk or variety, Freight House Restaurant, La Crosse, WI, weekends,
608-784-6211 www.thefreighthouse.net
Live Blues & Jazz, Smokin’ Blues lounge in Piggy’s Restaurant, La Crosse, WI, weekends,
608-784-4877 www.piggys.com
Live, local music on the Happy Hour Stage, Pearl Street Brewery La Crosse, WI, 608-784-4832, www.pearlstreet brewery.com
2nd Weds. every month
Song Writer Night, Train Station BBQ,
La Crosse, WI, 608-781-0005 www.thetrainstationbbq.com
MARCH 2011 EVENTS
March 1
“The Official Blues Brothers Revue”, Viterbo Fine Arts Center, La Crosse, WI, 608-796-3100, www.viterbo.edu
March 1-4
Play: The Drowsy Chaperone, UWL Theater, La Crosse, WI, 608-785-8522, www.uwlax.edu/theatre/season-listing.html
March 2-3
Monster Trucks, La Crosse Center, La Crosse, WI, 608-789-7400, www.lacrossecenter.com
March 3
Brunchin’ with the Munchkins - A Character Breakfast, Children’s Museum,
La Crosse, WI, 608-784-2652, www.funmuseum.org
March 3
Polar Plunge for Special Olympics, Pettibone Beach, La Crosse, WI, 608-789-7596, www.specialolympics.org
March 8
Viva la Diva, The Pump House, La Crosse, WI, 608-785-1434, www.thepumphouse.org
March 9
Night Out at The Children’s Museum, Children’s Museum, La Crosse, WI,
608-784-2652, www.funmuseum.org
March 9-10
Pump House / WIZM Radio Auction, The Pump House, La Crosse, WI, 608-785-1434, www.thepumphouse.org
March 9-10
NCAA Wrestling Division III Championship, La Crosse Center, La Crosse, WI, 608-789-7400, www.lacrossecenter.com
March 9-11
Play: Leading Ladies, La Crosse Community Theater, La Crosse, WI, 608-784-9292, www.lacrossecommunitytheatre.org
March 9-11
2012 Greater La Crosse Golf Show, La Crosse Center, La Crosse, WI, 608-789-7400, www.lacrossecenter.com
March 10
“The Celtic Spirit”, La Crosse Symphony Orchestra, Viterbo Fine Arts Center,
La Crosse, WI, 608-783-2121, www.viterbo.edu
March 10
Barre Co-Ed Lions Club 3rd Annual Bowling Tournament, Features,
West Salem, WI, 608-786-9000
March 12
Play: Fiddler on the Roof, La Crosse Center, La Crosse, WI, 608-789-7400, www.lacrossecenter.com
March 15
Spring Thing Craft & Gift Show, Hillview Health Care Center, La Crosse, WI, 608 789-4800
March 15
Soweto Gospel Choir, Viterbo Fine Arts Center, La Crosse, WI, 608-796-3100, www.viterbo.edu
March 15-April 28
Exhibit: “The Art of the Drinking Vessel” & “The Changing Face of Water” - Karen Kappell, The Pump House, La Crosse, WI, 608-785-1434, www.thepumphouse.org
March 16
Coulee Region Chill Hockey Game vs. Chicago, Omni Center, Onalaska, WI, 608-782-3252, www.omnicenter.net
March 16-17
Play: The Movie Game, The Pump House, La Crosse, WI, 608-785-1434, www.thepumphouse.org
March 16-17
Grand River National Show Choir & Concert Choir Invitational, La Crosse Center, La Crosse, WI, 608-789-7400, www.lacrossecenter.com
March 16-18
Play: Leading Ladies, La Crosse Community Theater, La Crosse, WI, 608-784-9292, www.lacrossecommunitytheatre.org
March 16-18
Onalaska Gun Show, Omni Center, Onalaska, W,I 608-781-9566, www.omnicenter.net
March 16-18
Custom Auto Show, La Crosse Center, La Crosse, WI, 608-789-7400, www.lacrossecenter.com
March 17
La Crosse BoyChoir Spring Gala, La Crosse Country Club, La Crosse, WI, 608-780-8169
March 17
Coulee Region Chill Hockey Game vs. Chicago, Omni Center, Onalaska, WI, 608-782-3252, www.omnicenter.net
March 17
Wee Bit O’Fun at the Museum, Children’s Museum, La Crosse, WI, 608-784-2652, www.funmuseum.org
March 17-18
La Crosse Three River’s Model Railroad Club 31st Annual Model Railroad & Miniature show, La Crosse Center, La Crosse, WI, 608-789-7400, www.lacrossecenter.com
March 18
Coulee Region Chill Hockey Game vs. Austin, Omni Center, Onalaska, WI, 608-782-3252, www.omnicenter.net
March 18
The Musical Tale of Peter the Rabbit - Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre, Viterbo Fine Arts Center, La Crosse, WI, 608-796-3100, www.viterbo.edu
March 18
Celebrate West Salem Business Expo, West Salem High School, West Salem, WI, 608-786-0890
March 20
Ducks Unlimited Banquet, La Crosse Center, La Crosse, WI, 608-789-7400, www.lacrossecenter.com
March 20
Riverdance, La Crosse Center, La Crosse, WI, 608-789-7400, www.lacrossecenter.com
March 23-24
Play: The Movie Game, The Pump House, La Crosse, WI, 608-785-1434, www.thepumphouse.org
March 23-25
Home and Builders Show, La Crosse Center, La Crosse, WI, 608-789-7400, www.lacrossecenter.com
March 23-25
Play: Leading Ladies, La Crosse Community Theater, La Crosse, WI, 608-784-9292, www.lacrossecommunitytheatre.org
March 24
Vox Audio, Viterbo Fine Arts Center, La Crosse, WI, 608-796-3100, www.viterbo.edu
March 25
Family Fun Expo, 11am-4pm, Omni Center, Onalaska, WI, 608-781-9566, www.omnicenter.net
March 29
Pinwheels for Prevention, 4pm, Plant a pinwheel for a child in the open lot across from Franciscan Skemp’s Onalaska Clinic on the corner of Midwest Boulevard and Theater Road. As a caring adult in our community, you have the power every day to make a difference in the life of a child.
March 30
Proclamation Day, Blue Ribbon Campaign, Coulee Region Child Abuse Prevention Task Force
9am –Emerson Elementary, La Crosse
11am – La Crescent Elementary, La Crescent
11am – Viking Elementary, Holmen
1pm – Irving Pertzsch Elementary, Onalaska
1pm – West Salem Elementary, West Salem
1:30pm – Galesville Elementary, Galesville
Visit www.cpclax.com, click on Child Abuse Prevention Task Force.
March 30
Coulee Region Chill Hockey Game vs. Austin, Omni Center, Onalaska, WI, 608-782-3252, www.omnicenter.net
March 30-31
Wisconsin Tough Man Competition, La Crosse Center, La Crosse, WI, 608-789-7400, www.lacrossecenter.com
March 30-31
Play: The Movie Game, The Pump House, La Crosse, WI, 608-785-1434, www.thepumphouse.org
March 31
Play: If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, UWL Theater, La Crosse, WI, 608-785-8522, www.uwlax.edu/theatre/season-listing.html
March 31
Rich Little in Jimmy Stewart - A Humorous Look at His Life, Viterbo Fine Art Center, La Crosse, WI, 608-796-3100, www.viterbo.edu
March 31
Coulee Region Chill Hockey Game vs. Austin, Omni Center, Onalaska, WI, 608-782-3252, www.omnicenter.net
March 31-April 1
Omni Center Spring Gift & Craft Show, Omni Center, Onalaska, WI, 608-781-9566, www.omnicenter.net
APRIL EVENTS 2012
April 1-30
Exhibit: “Art in Bloom”, Heider Center, West Salem, WI, 608-789-7400, www.heidercenter.org
April 5-6
Children`s Museum`s Easter EGG-Stravaganza, Children’s Museum, La Crosse, WI, 608-784-2652, www.funmuseum.org
April 6
La Crosse Spring Fling, Downtown La Crosse, La Crosse, WI, www.lacrossedowntown.com
April 7
Pla-Mor Lanes, bowling with the family, Blue Ribbon Campaign, Coulee Region Child Abuse Prevention Task Force. Visit www.cpclax.com, click on Child Abuse Prevention Task Force.
April 9
Harlem Globetrotters, La Crosse Center, La Crosse, WI, 608-789-7400, www.lacrossecenter.com
April 10
Pizza Hut in La Crosse (Rose Street and Ward Avenue) will donate 20% of proceeds to the CRCAPTF. The Pizza Hut coupon for the Task Force is required with purchase. Visit cpclax.com or WKBT.com for a coupon (click on the Child Abuse Prevention Task Force link). Blue Ribbon Campaign, Coulee Region Child Abuse Prevention Task Force. Visit www.cpclax.com, click on Child Abuse Prevention Task Force.
April 13
Night Out at The Children’s Museum, Children’s Museum, La Crosse, WI, 608-784-2652, www.funmuseum.org
April 13-15
Stansfield Team Pool Tournament, La Crosse Center, La Crosse, WI, 608-789-7400, www.lacrossecenter.com
April 14
Chamber Chorale Concert “Primavera - We Sing to Spring!”, First Lutheran Church, Onalaska, WI, 608-780-6107
April 14
Celebration 2012, Viterbo Fine Arts Center, La Crosse, WI, 608-796-3100, www.viterbo.edu
April 15
Chamber Chorale Concert “Primavera - We Sing to Spring!”, First Lutheran Church, Onalaska, WI, 608-780-6107
April 15-16
Reinhart Food Show, La Crosse Center, La Crosse, WI, 608-789-7400, www.lacrossecenter.com
April 19
The Sons of the American Legion,
La Crosse are hosting a chicken dinner. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Task Force. Blue Ribbon Campaign, Coulee Region Child Abuse Prevention Task Force. Visit www.cpclax.com, click on Child Abuse Prevention Task Force.
April 19
Trans-Siberian Orchestra: “Beethoven’s Last Night 2012”, La Crosse Center,
La Crosse, WI, 608-789-7400, www.lacrossecenter.com
April 19
Viver Brasil, Viterbo Fine Arts Center, La Crosse, WI, 608-796-3100, www.viterbo.edu
April 20-21
Play: Hippolytos, Viterbo Fine Arts Center, La Crosse, WI, 608-796-3100, www.viterbo.edu
April 20-22
Play: Antigone, UWL Theater, La Crosse, WI, 608-785-8522, www.uwlax.edu/theatre/season-listing.html
April 21
La Crosse Symphony Orchestra – “Music for Shakespeare I”, Viterbo Fine
Art Center, La Crosse, WI, 608-783-2121, www.viterbo.edu
April 21
La Crosse Speedway Pre-Season Open Testing & Media Day, West Salem, WI, 608-786-1525, www.lacrossespeedway.com
April 21
Dorothy Day at The Children’s Museum, Children’s Museum, La Crosse, WI, 608-784-2652, www.funmuseum.org
April 22
Earth Fair 2012, 11am-5pm, Myrick Park & The EcoPark, free and fun for all ages. Food vendors, green workshops and vendors, children's crafts & activities, outdoor playscapes tour, recycling fair, farmers market, and door prizes. Explore the EcoPark. Grand green prize drawing. La Crosse, WI, 608-784-2652, www.cpslax.org
April 24
The StepCrew, Viterbo Fine Arts Center, La Crosse, WI, 608-796-3100, www.viterbo.edu
April 26
World’s Largest Office Party, La Crosse Center, La Crosse, WI, 608-789-7400, www.lacrossecenter.com
April 26
Parent Evening Event 4:30-6pm and 6:30-8pm, held at Lunda Center on Western's Technical College campus. Blue Ribbon Campaign, Coulee Region Child Abuse Prevention Task Force. Visit www.cpclax.com, click on Child Abuse Prevention Task Force.
April 26-28
Play: Antigone, UWL Theater, La Crosse, WI, 608-785-8522, www.uwlax.edu/theatre/season-listing.html
April 26-29
Play: Hippolytos, Viterbo Fine Arts Center, La Crosse, WI, 608-796-3100, www.viterbo.edu
April 27
Night Out at The Children’s Museum, Children’s Museum, La Crosse, WI, 608-784-2652, www.funmuseum.org
April 28
La Crosse Speedway Races, West Salem, WI, 608-786-1525, www.lacrossespeedway.com
April 28
Concert: Steven Marking, The Pump House, La Crosse, WI, 608-785-1434, www.thepumphouse.org
April 28
Between the Bluffs Beer, Wine, and Cheese Fest, Southside Oktoberfest Grounds, La Crosse, WI, www.betweenthebluffsbeerfest.com
April 28
BubbleMania, Viterbo Fine Arts Center, La Crosse, WI, 608-796-3100, www.viterbo.edu
April 28
Bohemian Rhapsody: Take Two!, Viterbo Fine Arts Center, La Crosse, WI, 608-796-3100, www.viterbo.edu
April 29
Family Fun Day at the Museum, 12-5p,, La Crosse Children's Museum, sponsored by a grant from the Kohls Cares For Kids. Blue Ribbon Campaign, Coulee Region Child Abuse Prevention Task Force. Visit www.cpclax.com, click on Child Abuse Prevention Task Force.
April 30
Ricky Nelson Remembered, Heider Center, West Salem, WI, 608-789-7400, www.heidercenter.org
MAY EVENTS 2012
May 1
Science and Math Expo, La Crosse Center, La Crosse, WI, 608-789-7400, www.lacrossecenter.com
May 3-4
Child Maltreatment Conference, La Crosse Center, La Crosse, WI, for more information or to register for this event www.franciscanskemp.org/childmaltreatment. This event is part of the Blue Ribbon Campaign, Coulee Region Child Abuse Prevention Task Force 2012 Calendar of Events . Visit www.cpclax.com, click on Child Abuse Prevention Task Force, for more information on the Blue Ribon Campaign.
May 4-5
Kinesis Dance Theatre Company, UWL Theater, La Crosse, WI, 608-785-8522, www.uwlax.edu/theatre/season-listing.html
May 4-6
Play: Blood Brothers, La Crosse Community Theater, La Crosse, WI, 608-784-9292, www.lacrossecommunitytheatre.org
May 4-Oct. 26
Cameron Park Community Market, Cameron Park, La Crosse, WI, www.cameronparkmarket.org
May 5
La Crosse Speedway Races, West Salem, WI, 608-786-1525, www.lacrossespeedway.com
May 5
Concert: Storyhill, The Pump House, La Crosse, WI 608-785-1434, www.thepumphouse.org
May 5-6
Fesitval Foods La Crosse Fitness Festival, La Crosse, WI, 608-789-7533
May 6
Annual Multiple Scerlosis Walk, La Crosse Center, La Crosse, WI, 608-789-7400, www.lacrossecenter.com
May 6
Mayfair Art Fair, West Salem High School, West Salem, WI, 608-786-1220
May 11
Street Drags at the La Crosse Speedway, West Salem, WI, 608-786-1525, www.lacrossespeedway.com
May 11-13
Play: Blood Brothers, La Crosse Community Theater, La Crosse, WI, 608-784-9292, www.lacrossecommunitytheatre.org
May 12
La Crosse Speedway Races, West Salem, WI, 608-786-1525, www.lacrossespeedway.com
May 12
La Crosse Symphony Orchestra – “Music for Shakespeare II,” Viterbo Fine Arts Center, La Crosse, WI, 608-783-2121, www.viterbo.edu
May 12
Wienerfest, Southside Oktoberfest Grounds, La Crosse, WI, www.wienerfestlacrosse.com
May 12-13
18th Annual River to Ridge 2012 The Eco Family Fun Run, 5 mile bluff challenge run, 2 mile family walk. Celebration at the EcoPark to help support the EcoPark's nature education. Free kids' activities, grill out, live music, awards and prizes. Kids run free! Register at the EcoParj or online beginning April 1st, www.mhecopark.org. 789 Myrick Park Drive, La Crosse, WI, 608-784-0303, info@mhecopark.org
May 16-20
WAMO State Dart Tournament, La Crosse Center, La Crosse, WI, 608-789-7400
May 17
Taste of the Coulee Region 2012, 4:30-8:30pm. The many sights, sounds and tastes of the Coulee Region available available in one location. Amazing food, specialty coffees, wines , artist displays, entertainment. Proceeds benefit the YWCA. City Brewery Hospitality Center 1111 S. 3rd St., La Crosse, WI, 608-781-2783, www.ywca.org.
May 18
18th Annual River to Ridge Eco Family Fun Run, Myrick Hixon Eco Park,
La Crosse, WI, 608-784-0303
May 18-20
Play: Blood Brothers, La Crosse Community Theater, La Crosse, WI, 608-784-9292, www.lacrossecommunitytheatre.org
May 18-20
Syttende Mai - Norwegian Folk Festival, Westby, WI, 608-634-4011, www.westbywi.com
May 19
Reggae Fest, Trempealeau Hotel, Trempealeau, WI, 608-534-6898, www.trempealeauhotel.com
May 19
La Crosse Speedway Races, West Salem, WI, 608-786-1525, www.lacrossespeedway.com
May 20
Riverside Family Fun Fair, Riverside Park, La Crosse, WI, 608-782-2366
May 24
CRPW 5th Annual Cruising for Scholarships Fundrasier, at City Brewery Hospitality Center, 1111 3rd St., La Crosse, WI, 608-791-5282.
May 26
La Crosse Speedway Races, West Salem, WI, 608-786-1525, www.lacrossespeedway.com
May 27
Barre Fest, Barre Park, Barre, WI, www.barrecoedlions.com
May 31-July 7
Exhibit: “Dancers in Motion” - Barbara Shafer, “Barns, Sheds, and Cabins of Wisconsin” - Kari Hogden, “Biffons In Wymo Woods, Scene to Seen” - Bonnie Murray, The Pump House, La Crosse, WI, 608-785-1434, www.thepumphouse.org
Coming Events
Dates Listed for December 2011 and January-November 2012
January 21-February 1, WInter Rec Fest – 26th annual event sponsored by the City of La Crosse, WI featuring a variety of winter activities for all ages.
608-789-7533, www.cityoflacrosse.org.
January 28, Great Tri-State Rail Sale – Largest one day railroad sale & swap meet in 3 states, benefits RR display at Copeland Park, sale at La Crosse, Center, La Crosse, WI, 608-582-4761.
February 2-4, Snowflake, Westby International Ski Jump – Competitors from 13 countries soar over 400 feet in quest of the Continental Cup Championship, Westby, WI 608-634-3211, skijump@mwt.net.
March 3, Annual Polar Plunge – Black River Beach, La Crosse, WI. To support local Special Olympics athletes by jumping, diving, or even crawling into the sparkling, frigid Mississippi River, 608-789-7596, www.specialolympics.org.
March 15, “Spring Thing” Craft & Gift Show – Hillview Health Care Center, La Crosse, WI. Unique handmade arts and craft items, spring holidays, special celebrations and gardening décor! Also enjoy Fresh Sub Sandwich Sale, Silent Auction and Door Prizes to help raise money for our fundraiser! 608-789-4800
April 6, La Crosse, WI Spring Fling – Downtown La Crosse, WI open house 5-9pm with store wide specials, www.lacrossedowntown.com.
April 28-October 7, NASCAR Racing – Weekends & special events during season including October 6-10 42nd Annual Oktoberfest Race Weekend, La Crosse, WI Fairgrounds Speedway, West Salem, WI, Hwy 16 & Cty Rd M, 608-786-1525, www.lacrossespeedway.com.
May 5-6, La Crosse, Fitness Festival – Many activities for all fitness levels including Marathon, Half Marathon, Marathon Relay, 5K Run/Walk & Bicycle Criterion. Benefits St. Clare Health Mission & La Crosse, WI’s Youth Enrichment Assoc. (YEA), www.lacrossefitnessfestival.com.
May 18, 18th Annual River to Ridge Eco Family Fun Run – 5 mile bluff challenge run, 2 mile family walk, benefiting the Eco Park’s nature education. Free kids activities, live music, awards and prizes. For more info call 608-784-0303. www.mhecopark.org
May 18-20, Westby Syttende Mai – Norwegian Folk Festival. Ethnic food, costumes, dances & entertainment. Parade, quilt display/sale, rosemaling, woodcarving and more, Westby, WI, www.westbywi.com.
May 24, CRPW 5th Annual Cruising for Scholarships Fundraiser at American Marine, French Island, WI – Silent auction, live band, food. Held at City Brewery Hospitality Center, 1111 3rd St., La Crosse, WI., from 5-9pm. Call 608-791-5282 for more details.
May 27, Barre Fest – Annual festival includes cornhole tournament, wiffle ball tournament, chicken-Q, live music and kids games, Barre, WI, www.barrecoedlions.com.
May 4-Oct. 26., Cameron Park Community
Market – Local produce vendors, music, artists, Fri. 4-8pm, Downtown La Crosse, WI at Cameron park, www.cameronparkmarket.org.
June-September, First Saturday Art Fairs, June 2, July 7, August 4, September 1.– Many artists, variety of media at White Barn, 7203 N. Shore Dr., Brice Prairie, Hwy 35 off Onalaska to Co. Z, La Crosse, WI Area Society of Arts & Crafts,
608-857-3344.
June 1-2, WIAA State High School Track Meet – Thousands of spectators will be in La Crosse, WI to watch the best in high school track and field events at UW-La Crosse, WI, www.wiaawi.org.
June 1-3, June Dairy Days – Village Park, West Salem, WI. Softball tournaments, fun run, clowns, fireworks, Big Wheel races, parade, music and food. www.junedairydays.com
June 10, St. Elias Mediterranean Festival – South Side Octoberfest Grounds, La Crosse, WI, from noon to 5pm. Admission is free. Ethnic dinner and bake sale, beverage and entertainment.
June 16, Freedom Fest, Deke Slayton Airfest – Motorcycle ride, music, airshows, Freedom Honor Flight, La Crosse, WI, www.freedomfest.com.
June 23, Slice of Life 5K/Run Walk – 18th Annual Run/Walk, sponsored by La Crescent Chamber of Commerce, La Crescent, MN, 507-895-2800. Register online at www.lacrescentmn.com or by contacting the Chamber of Commerce office at 800-926-9480.
June-August, La Crosse, WI Loggers Baseball Club – Play at Copeland Park, office and gift shop 1223 Caledonia St., La Crosse, WI, 608-796-9553, www.lacrosseloggers.com.
June 29-July 4, Riverfest – Riverside Park,
La Crosse, WI. Continuous entertainment, music, river activities, parade, food & beverage tents & fireworks. www.riverfestlacrosse.com,
608-782-6000
July 1, La Crosse, Chileda Classic – 31st Annual 5K & 10K Run/Walk, Race through downtown La Crosse, WI, and along Mississippi River, 608-782-6480 ext 229.
July 3-4, Harmony’s 4th of July Celebration – 5K Run/Walk, Food, Music, Parade, Games, Ice Cream Social, Fireworks and more. Harmony, MN, 877-210-7250, www.harmony.mn.us.
July 6-8, Catfish Days – Trempealeau, WI. Unique river town celebration featuring food booths, the world-famous catfish burger, craft shows, flea market, & fireworks, www.trempealeau.net.
July 6-8, Viroqua Bluegrass & Gospel Festival – Vernon County Fairgrounds. Traditional Bluegrass & Gospel music. Family entertainment and food, 608-637-3820, www.viroquabluegrass.com.
July 12-14, La Crosse, Crazy Days – Downtown La Crosse, WI, sidewalk sale and live entertainment, www.lacrossedowntown.com.
July 18-22, La Crosse, Interstate Fair – West Salem, WI. Family fun. 4-H, exhibits, music, entertainment, food, auto races, carnival rides, horse pull. Free admission and parking, www.lacrosseinterstatefair.com.
July 19, Golf Outing – 3pm shot gun start Valley High Golf Club sponsored by La Crescent Chamber of Commerce, La Crescent, MN, 507-895-2800, www.lacrescentmn.com.
July 21, Railroad Fair – Copeland Park, La Crosse, WI. The 4000 locomotive and the Grand Crossing Tower open for public viewing. Food, entertainment, flea market & swap meet,
608-582-4761.
July 14-15, Caledonia Street Flea Market & Craft Show – 20th, near Copeland Park on La Crosse, WI, northside, 608-781-8211.
July 28-29, Art Fair On The Green –
53rd Annual, UW-La Crosse, WI Campus lawns, 16th & State St. Professional artists from around the country, student art & more. Sat.
10am-5pm and Sun. 10am-4pm,
608-788-7439.
August 3-5, Great River Jazz Fest – Great music, food and beverage, jam sessions and jazz liturgies on Sunday, La Crosse Center, Downtown La Crosse, WI, www.lacrossejazz.com.
August 10-12, Irishfest – Music, Food and celebrate all that’s Irish, La Crosse, WI, www.irishfestlax.org.
August 11, Bangor Lions Fun Daze – Annual festival, parade, music, food & beverages, car show, & run/walk in Bangor, WI, 608-486-4049.
August 11, Bark in the Park – This is your chance to bring your dog to Copeland Park in La Crosse, WI for this fun and pet-friendly event. Benefits the Coulee Region Humane Society, 608-781-4014.
August 11, Bangor Lions Fun Daze – Annual festival, music, car show, & run/walk in Bangor, WI, 608-486-4049.
August 17-19, CenturyTel's Sand on the Riverfront – Sand sculpting & teambuilding competitions at Riverside Park, La Crosse, WI, benefits Riverfront, Inc., 608-784-9450, www.riverfrontinc.org.
August 17-19, Holmen Kornfest – Holmen, WI. Fireworks, parade, car show, fresh corn-on-the-cob, music, carnival, fun-run, bingo, & tractor pulls, 608-526-4444, www.holmenlions.org.
August 24-26, Legion Community Days – Fun family festival. Food & beverage tents, big parade, softball, bingo, fun walk, Texan Holdem & much more. Onalaska American Legion, Onalaska, WI, 608-783-3071.
August 24-28, Great River Folk Fest –
UW-La Crosse, WI. Musicians, artists and craftsmen share folk music, dancing, storytelling, crafts, food, 608.784.3033, mail to:grff@juno.com, www.greatriverfolkfest.org.
August 25, French Island Lions Club Run/Walk – 11th annual, medals, refreshments & door prizes, French Island, WI, 608-782-3092.
September 7-8, La Crosse, WI Storytelling Festival – 9th annual, an event for all ages! Myrick Park, La Crosse, WI, www.lacrossestoryfest.com.
September 7-9, Mindoro Lions Spanferkel – Annual festival including a parade, ball games, fireworks, music and lots of food! Mindoro, WI, 608-857-3433.
September 8, Steppin’ Out in Pink – Walk to benefit cancer research for the Norma J. Vinger Center for Breast Cancer. Gundersen-Lutheran, 608-775-6600, www.gundluth.org/steppinout.
September 7-9, Elvis Explosion – Elvis impersonators from all over the country complete for the championship, La Crosse Center, La Crosse, WI, 608-789-7400, www.elvisexplosioncontest.com.
September 13-16, Applefest – La Crescent, MN. A tribute to its apple industry, this festival includes apple orchard tours, arts and crafts, flea market, parade and pageants,
507-895-2800, www.applefestusa.com.
September 28-October 6, 52nd Annual Oktoberfest – Two fest grounds, La Crosse, WI. Ethnic festival with parades, arts and crafts, music, sporting events, rides, food and beverage, and special events, 608-784-FEST, www.oktoberfestusa.com.
September 28-30, Cranberry Festival – Warrens, WI. Fun weekend with cranberry tours, photo contest, bicycle tour, parade, music, food and an antique/flea/farmers market. www.cranfest.com
October 6, Galesville Apple Affair – Bike tours through the apple orchards & hills, crafts, flea market, farmer’s market, historic displays, entertainment, old car tour, food and lots of apples, 608-582-2868.
October 6, Historic Downtown La Crosse, WI Day – Events to celebrate the history of La Crosse, WI; entertainment, music, food, tours & more, 608-784-0440, www.lacrossedowntown.com.
October 27, Halloween Trick-or-Treating – La Crosse, WI,11am-4pm. Candy for families out shopping! Costume contest for businesses! www.lacrossedowntown.com
Novermber 9, Downtown La Crosse, Holiday Open House – Enjoy the start of the Holiday Season in downtown La Crosse, WI. Shop, Eat and Be Merry! Over 50 participating businesses; Rain, shine or snow! www.lacrossedowntown.com.
Novermber 15-18, Holiday Fair – 49th Annual Craft Fair at the La Crosse Center, La Crosse, WI, 608-789.7400, www.lacrossecenter.com.
Novermber 16-18, Tiny Tim Gala Benefit – Dinner and entertainment, silent & live auction benefits local organizations reservations needed. Open to public, Festival of Trees and Jingle Bell Brunch, La Crosse, WI, 608-392-9766, www.tinytimgala.com.
Novermber 17, Turkey Trot – Join over 1500 runners and walkers. Turkey Trot 5K & Jr. Gobbler Race. Organized by UW-La Crosse, Rec Sports, 608-785-5225,
www.UW-La Crosseax.edu/turkeytrot.
Novermber 24 through Dec. 31, Rotary Lights Display – Riverside Park, La Crosse, WI. More than two million holiday lights, Santa, entertainment & live nativity scenes. Donations benefit local charities, www.rotarylights.org.
December 3, Season of Art Winter Show – 6th Annual fine art and craft show brought to you by the La Crosse Society of Arts and Crafts. Free admission. Located in Holmen Square Mall,10am-4pm, 608-526-2255.
December 31, Skyrocker’s New Year’s Eve – Fireworks from atop Grandads Bluff, La Crosse WI. Since 1929. Early Bird Show at 6pm; Traditional Show at midnight, www.skyrockers.org.
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Photos Courtesy Fórte Design
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