Current Events

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Current Events
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

Piano or musical entertainment, The Waterfront Restaurant & Tavern, La Crosse, WI
608-782-5400

Live entertainment, folk or variety, Freight House Restaurant, La Crosse, WI weekends,
608-784-6211

Live Blues & Jazz, Smokin’ Blues lounge in Piggy’s Restaurant, La Crosse, WI weekends,
608-784-4877

La Crosse Queen Cruises, Scenic riverboat cruises departing from Riverside Park,
La Crosse 608-784-2893

NASCAR Racing, West Salem, WI, check dates at www.lacrossespeedway.com,
608-786-1525

2nd Weds. every month
Song Writer Night, Train Station BBQ,
La Crosse, WI, 608-781-0005

Mississippi explorer cruises into the Mississippi’s scenic and wild backwaters,
877-647-7397 ext 2

SEPTEMBER 2010 EVENTS

Sept. 2-4 
The Heart of La Crosse presents Silence of the Ramps  Pump House, La Crosse, WI
608-785-1434

Sept. 3
Cameron Park Farmers Market, Cameron Park, La Crosse, WI

Sept. 2-Oct 2
Art Exhibits, Carl Holzman, Chicago sculptor, “Atmosphere: Recent Still Lifes” and John Whelan, drawings, “Flowers and Figures”, reception Sept. 10, 5-7pm, Pump House, La Crosse, WI 608-785-1434

Sept. 3
Village Shopping Center Farmers Market,  Village Shopping Center, La Crosse, WI

Sept. 3
First Fridays Art Reception, Gallery La Crosse, La Crosse, WI 608-782-4278

Sept. 4
Season of Art, CTY Z Brice Prairie, Brice Prairie, WI 608-857-3344

Sept. 3-5 
Western Wisconsin High School Regional Rodeo, Holmen, WI 608-526-4684

Sept. 4
Nascar Racing, La Crosse FWirgrounds Speedway, West Salem,  WI 608-786-1525

Sept. 9-11
The Heart of La Crosse presents “The Silence of the Ramps,” Pump House, La Crosse, WI www.pumphouse.org

Sept. 10
Village Shopping Center Farmers Market, Village Shopping Center, La Crosse, WI

Sept. 10
Cameron Park Farmers Market, Cameron Park, La Crosse, WI

Sept. 10
Norskadelen Twilight Tour, Coon Valley, WI  608-452-3424

Sept. 10-12
StoryFest, Myrick park, La Crosse, WI 
608-797-2807

Sept. 10-12
Garland Days, Garland House, West Salem, WI  608-786-1675

Sept. 10-12 
Elvis Explosion, La Crosse Center, La Crosse, WI  608-789-7400  

Sept. 10-12 
Mindoro Spanferkel,  Mindoro, WI 

Sept. 10-12
Rocco Memorial Gun Show, Omni Center, Onalaska, WI  608-781-9566

Sept. 11
Steppin Out in Pink Walk, Gunderson Lutheran, La Crosse, WI  608-775-6600

Sept. 11
Nascar racing “Eve of Destruction” La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway, West Salem, WI 
608-786-1525

Sept. 11
Discover the Silent City Tour, Oak Grove Cemetery, La Crosse, WI 608-782-1980

Sept. 11-12
Play, Rent, UWL Toland Theatre, La Crosse, WI 608-785-8522

Sept. 11
Mississippi Explorer River Rat tours, Riverside Park, La Crosse, WI 877-647-7397

Sept. 10-26  
Play, West Side Story, La Crosse Community Theatre, La Crosse, WI 608-784-9292

Sept. 16-19
Applefest,  La Crescent, MN 507-895-2800

Sept. 17-18
Midwest Banjo Jamboree, La Crosse, WI 
608-769-6648

Sept. 17-18 
The Heart of La Crosse presents “The Silence of the Ramps,” Pump House, La Crosse,  
www.pumphouse.org

Sept. 17
Cameron Park Farmers Market, Cameron Park, La Crosse, WI

Sept. 17
Village Shopping Center Farmers Market, Village Shopping Center, La Crosse, WI

Sept. 18
Family Fun Fest, Omni Center, Onalaska, WI  608-781-9566

Sept. 18 
Alzheimers Memory Walk, La Crosse, WI www.memorywalk2010.kintera.org/lacrosse.wi

Sept. 18
Freedom Honor Flight, La Crosse Airport, La Crosse, WI www.freedomhonorflight.org

Sept. 18
The Flying Karamazov Brothers Show, Viterbo Fine Arts Center, La Crosse, WI 608-796-3737

Sept. 19 
Chad Erickson Memorial Du Run Run, Riverside Park, La Crosse, WI 608-789-7596

Sept. 22
Career on Wheels, Omni Center, Onalaska, WI  608-781-9566      

Sept. 23-28
Vietnam Traveling Wall. Riverside Park, La Crosse, WI 608-784-3378

Sept. 24-26 
Play, “Reasons To Be Pretty”, Viterbo Black Box Theatre, La Crosse, WI 608-796-3737

Sept. 24
Oktoberfest, Oktoberfest Grounds, La Crosse, WI 608-784-3378

Sept. 24
Festmasters Ball, La Crosse Center, La Crosse, WI 608-784-3378

Sept. 24-26 
Cranberry Fest, Warrens, WI  608-378-4200

Sept. 24 
Village Shopping Center Farmers Market, Village Shopping Center, La Crosse, WI

Sept. 24
Cameron Park Farmers Market, Cameron Park, La Crosse, WI

Sept. 25
Norskedalan Threshing Bee, Norskedalan,  Coon Valley, WI  607-452-3424

Sept. 26
Oktoberfest Borgermeister Breakfast, La Crosse Center, La Crosse, WI 608-784-3378

Sept. 29
Oktoberfest Heritage Night, La Crosse Center, La Crosse, WI  608-784-3378

Sept. 30 
Oktoberfest Ladies Day Luncheon, La Crosse Center, La Crosse, WI 608-784-3378

OCTOBER 2010 EVENTS

October 7
Cheers for Chileda, 2010 Chileda Women's Board Wine/Beer Tasting & Auction, 5:30-9pm, the Cargill Ballroom at the Waterfront, tickets $30, or two for $55, $35 day of event, 608-782-6480 ext. 239 or info@chileda.org

Coming Events
Jan., WInter Rec Fest – 25th annual event sponsored by the City of La Crosse featuring a variety of winter activities for all ages.
608-789-7533, www.cityoflacrosse.org.

Jan., 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, 608-582-4761.

Feb., Snowflake – Westby International Ski Jump – Competitors from 13 countries soar over 400 feet in quest of the Continental Cup Championship. 608-634-3211; skijump@mwt.net.

March, Annual Polar Plunge – Black River Beach, La Crosse. 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-June – La Crosse Spartans, Indoor Football League, La Crosse Center, www.lacrossespartans.com.

Apr.-Oct., NASCAR Racing – Weekends & special events during season including Oct. 7-10 41st Annual Oktoberfest Race Weekend, La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway, West Salem, WI, Hwy 16 & Cty Rd M, 608-786-1525, www.lacrossespeedway.com.

May, 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’s Youth Enrichment Assoc. (YEA), www.lacrossefitnessfestival.com.

May, Westby Syttende Mai – Norwegian Folk Festival. Ethnic food, costumes, dances & entertainment. Parade, quilt display/sale, rosemaling, woodcarving and more, www.westbywi.com.

May, CRPW 4th Annual Cruising for Scholarships Fundraiser at American Marine, French Island – Silent auction, live band, food. Call 608-791-5282 for more details.

May-Oct., Cameron Park Community
Market – Local produce vendors, music, artists, Fri. 4-8pm, Downtown La Crosse at Cameron park, www.cameronparkmarket.com.

June-Sept., First Saturday Art Fairs, June 5, July 3, Aug. 7, Sept. 4.– Many artists, variety of media at White Barn, 7203 N. Shore Dr., Brice Prairie, Hwy 35 off Onalaska to Co. Z,
La Crosse Area Society of Arts & Crafts,
608-857-3344.

June, WIAA State High School Track Meet – Thousands of spectators will be in La Crosse to watch the best in high school track and field events at UW-La Crosse, www.wiaawi.org.

June, June Dairy Days – Village Park, West Salem. Softball tournaments, fun run, clowns, craft fair, fireworks, Big Wheel races, parade, music and food. www.westsalemwi.com

June, Freedom Fest, Deke Slayton Airfest – Motorcycle ride, music, airshows, Freedom Honor Flight, www.freedomfest.com, www.airfest.com, www.vetsride.com.

June, Slice of Life 5K/Run Walk – Annual run, sponsored by La Crescent Chamber of Commerce, La Crescent, MN, 507-895-2800.

June-Aug., La Crosse Loggers Baseball Club – Play at Copeland Park, office and gift shop 1223 Caledonia St., La Crosse, WI;
608-796-9553, www.lacrosseloggers.com.

June -July 4, Riverfest – Riverside Park,
La Crosse. Continuous entertainment, music, river activities, parade, food & beverage tents & fireworks. www.riverfestlacrosse.com,
608-782-6000

July, La Crosse Chileda Classic – 30th Annual 5K & 10K Run/Walk, Race through downtown La Crosse and along Mississippi River, 608-782-6480 ext 229.

July, Harmony’s 4th of July Celebraion – 5K Run/Walk, Food, Music, Parade, Games, Ice Cream Social, Fireworks and more. Harmony, MN, 877-210-7250, www.harmony.mn.us.

July, 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, Viroqua Bluegrass & Gospel Festival – Vernon County Fairgrounds. Traditional Bluegrass & Gospel  music. Family entertainment and food, 608-637-3820, www.viroquabluegrass.com.

July, 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, Railroad Fair – Copeland Park, La Crosse. The 4000 locomotive and the Grand Crossing Tower open for public viewing. Food, entertainment, flea market & swap meet, 608-582-4761.

July, Caledonia Street Flea Market & Craft Show – 20th, near Copeland Park on La Crosse’s northside, 608-781-8211.

July, Art Fair On The Green –
52nd Annual, UW-La Crosse Campus lawns, 16th & State St. Professional artists from around the country, student art & more. Sat.
10am-5pm and Sun. 10am-4pm,
608-788-7439.

Aug., Great River Jazz Fest – Great music, food and beverage, jam sessions and jazz liturgies on Sunday, La Crosse Center, Downtown La Crosse. www.lacrossejazz.com.

Aug., Irishfest – Music, Food and celebrate all that’s Irish, La Crosse, WI, www.irishfestlax.org.

Aug., Bangor Lions Fun Daze – Annual festival, parade, music, food & beverages, car show, & run/walk in Bangor, WI, 608-486-4049.

Aug., Bark in the Park – This is your chance to bring your dog to Copeland Park in La Crosse for this fun and pet-friendly event. Benefits the Coulee Region Humane Society, 608-781-4014.

Aug., CenturyTel's Sand on the Riverfront – Sand sculpting & teambuilding competitions at Riverside Park, La Crosse, benefits Riverfront, Inc., 608-784-9450, www.riverfrontinc.org.

Aug., 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.

Aug., Legion Community Days – Food & beverage tents, crafts, flea market & bingo, Onalaska American Legion, 608-783-3071.

Aug., Great River Folk Fest –
UW-La Crosse. Musicians, artists and craftsmen share folk music, dancing, storytelling, crafts, food, 608.784.3033, mail to:grff@juno.com, www.greatriverfolkfest.org.

Aug., Children’s Summer Festival – Family Resources fundraiser, a morning of fun, food and activities for families with young children, Myrick Park, 9am-Noon, La Crosse, 608-784-8125.

Aug., French Island Lions Club Run/Walk – 9th annual, medals, refreshments & door prizes, French Island, La Crosse, WI,
608.782.3092.

Sept. 10-12, Mindoro Lions Spanferkel – Annual festival including a parade, ball games, fireworks, music and lots of food! Mindoro, WI, 608-857-3433.

Sept. 10-11, La Crosse Storytelling Festival – 9th annual, an event for all ages! Myrick Park, La Crosse www.lacrossestoryfest.com.

Sept. 10-12, Elvis Explosion – Elvis impersonators from all over the country complete for the championship, La Crosse Center, 608-789-7400, www.elvisexplosioncontest.com.

Sept. 11, 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.

Sept. 16-19, 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.

Sept. 24-Oct. 2, 50th Annual Oktoberfest – Two festgrounds, La Crosse. Ethnic festival with parades, arts and crafts, music, sporting events, rides, food and beverage! www.oktoberfestusa.com; 608-784-FEST.

Sept. 25-27, 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

Oct. 1-2, 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.

Oct. 9, Historic Downtown La Crosse Day – Events to celebrate the history of La Crosse; entertainment, music, food, tours & more,
608-784-0440, www.historicdowntownlacrosse.com.

Nov. 12, Downtown La Crosse Holiday Open House – www.historicdowntownlacrosse.com.

Nov. 12, 13 & 14 Tiny Tim Gala Benefit – Silent & Live auction on Nov. 14th at La Crosse Center, benefits local organizations. Festival of Trees on Nov. 13th in conjunction with Downtown La Crosse Holiday Open House, 608-392-9766, www.tinytimgala.com.

Nov. 18-21, Holiday Fair – 47th Annual Craft Fair at the La Crosse Center, 608-789.7400, www.lacrossecenter.com.

Nov. 20, 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.uwlax.edu/turkeytrot.

Nov. 26 through Dec. 31, Annual Rotary Lights Display – Riverside Park. More than two million holiday lights, Santa, entertainment & live nativity scenes. Donations benefit local charities, www.rotarylights.org.

Dec. 31, Skyrocker’s New Year’s Eve – Fireworks from atop Grandads Bluff. Since 1929. Early Bird Show at 6pm; Traditional Show at midnight, www.skyrockers.org.

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