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ONGOING EVENTS
Art Workshops, WI,de 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 EVENTS 2013
March 1-2
Monster Trucks, La Crosse Center, La Crosse, WI, 608-789-7400, www.lacrossecenter.com
March 1-3
Mississippi River Open Curling Bonspiel, Green Island Ice Arena, La Crosse, WI, 608-782-7360
March 1-3
Play: Spring Awakening, UWL Theatre, La Crosse, WI, 608-785-8522, www.uwlax.edu/theatre/season-listing.html
March 2
Reinhart Institute for Ethics Leadership, Teaching the Virtues, Viterbo Fine Arts Center, La Crosse, WI, 608-796-3100, www.viterbo.edu
March 2
An Evening of Opera and Song, The Pump House, La Crosse, WI, 608-785-1434, www.thepumphouse.org
March 2-3
Badgerland Wrestling Nationals, UWL, La Crosse, WI, 800-658-9424
March 2
Polar Plunge, Pettibone Park, La Crosse, WI, 608-786-2550, www.specialolympics.org
March 7-10
Play: Spring Awakening, UWL Theatre, La Crosse, WI, 608-785-8522, www.uwlax.edu/theatre/season-listing.html
March 8
Folk Rock “The Wrong Omar” solo acoustic show, JB’s Speakeasy, La Crosse, WI, mailto: thewrongomar@aol.com
March 8-10
Greater La Crosse Golf Show, La Crosse Center, La Crosse, WI, 608-789-7400, www.lacrossecenter.com
March 8-10
Play: The Dining Room, La Crosse, Community Theatre, La Crosse, WI, 608-784-9292, www.lacrossecommunitytheatre.org
March 9
WWE Smackdown Road To Wrestle Mania, La Crosse Center, La Crosse, WI, 608-789-7400, www.lacrossecenter.com
March 9
Play: Love, Loss and What I Wore, The Pump House, La Crosse, WI, 608-785-1434, www.thepumphouse.org
March 9
Norskedalen’s Benefit Rummage Sale & Bake Sale, Coon Valley, WI, 608-452-3420, www.norskedalen.org
March 9-10
32nd Annual La Crosse & 3 River’s Model Railroad Show, La Crosse Center North Hall, La Crosse, WI, 507-894-8077, www.lacrossecenter.com
March 10
Holmen Business Association (HBA) Annual Expo, Holmen High School, Holmen, WI, 608-781-7683
March 10
Classical Singer Competition, Viterbo Fine Arts Center, La Crosse, WI, 608-796-3100, www.viterbo.edu
March 13
Play: Spamalot, La Crosse Center, La Crosse, WI, 608-789-7400, www.lacrossecenter.com
March 13
Antique Flea Market, La Crosse Center, La Crosse, WI, 608-789-7400, www.lacrossecenter.com
March 14
Play: Picnic, Viterbo Fine Arts Center, La Crosse, WI, 608-796-3100, www.viterbo.edu
March 14-17
Play: The Dining Room, La Crosse, Community Theatre, La Crosse, WI, 608-784-9292, www.lacrossecommunitytheatre.org
March 14-30
Easter Bunny visits and photos! Valley View Mall Center Court, Monday-Thursday, 11am - 8pm with a carrot break from 1-1:45pm and 4:30-5:15pm, Friday and Saturday 11am-8pm,
Sunday 11am-6pm. Extended Hours: March 28 - 30, 10am-9pm For all event details, please visit: http://myvalleyview.com/promos/easter_bunny
March 15
Play: Picnic, Viterbo Fine Arts Center, La Crosse, WI, 608-796-3100, www.viterbo.edu
March 15
Vu After Dark: Hypnotist Chris Jones, Viterbo Fine Arts Center, La Crosse, WI, 608-796-3100, www.viterbo.edu
March 15
Spring Gun Show, Omni Center, Onalaska, WI, 608-781-9566, www.omnicenter.net
March 15-16
Play: Love Loss and What I Wore, The Pump House, La Crosse, WI, 608-785-1434, www.thepumphouse.org
March 15-17
Custom Auto Show, La Crosse Center, La Crosse, WI, 608-789-7400, www.lacrossecenter.com
March 15-16
Grand River National Showchoir Invitational, La Crosse Center, La Crosse, WI, 608-789-7400, www.lacrossecenter.com
March 16
Play: Picnic, Viterbo Fine Arts Center, La Crosse, WI, 608-796-3100, www.viterbo.edu
March 17
Wee Bit of Fun at The Museum, Children’s Museum, La Crosse, WI, 608-784-2652, www.funmuseum.org
March 17
Celebrate West Salem Business Expo, WSHS, West Salem, WI, 608-786-0890
March 18
Pet Photos with the Bunny! Valley View Mall-Center Court, 6-8pm. Remember to include your pets in an adorable keepsake!
All pets must be on a leash, in a carrier, or held by the owner at all times. Owners must sign a release prior to visiting the Bunny and are responsible for pets at all times. Please use main mall entrance 4. For all event details, please visit: http://myvalleyview.com/promos/easter_bunny
March 19
Bright Star Performance: Celtic Crossroads, Viterbo Fine Arts Center, La Crosse, WI, 608-796-3100, www.viterbo.edu
March 22
Voice Student Recital, Viterbo Fine Arts Center, La Crosse, WI, 608-796-3100, www.viterbo.edu
March 22-24
Play: The Dining Room, La Crosse, Community Theatre, La Crosse, WI, 608-784-9292, www.lacrossecommunitytheatre.org
March 22-23
Play: Love Loss and What I Wore, The Pump House, La Crosse, WI, 608-785-1434, www.thepumphouse.org
March 22-24
Home and Builders Show, La Crosse Center, La Crosse, WI, 608-789-7400, www.lacrossecenter.com
March 24
Coulee Parenting Connections Family Fun Expo, Omni Center, Onalaska, WI, 608-781-9566, www.omnicenter.net
March 25
Robert Baca Jazz Orchestra, Heider Center, West Salem, WI, 608-786-2550, www.heidercenter.org
March 25
Pet Photos with the Bunny! Valley View Mall-Center Court, 6-8pm. Remember to include your pets in an adorable keepsake!
All pets must be on a leash, in a carrier, or held by the owner at all times. Owners must sign a release prior to visiting the Bunny and are responsible for pets at all times. Please use main mall entrance 4. For all event details, please visit: http://myvalleyview.com/promos/easter_bunny
March 28
Valley View Mall extended hours 10am-9pm For all event details, please visit: http://myvalleyview.com
March 29
Concert: Three Days Grace, La Crosse Center, La Crosse, WI, 608-789-7400, www.lacrossecenter.com
APRIL EVENTS 2013
April 4
An Evening With the Parenting Place, Radisson Ballroom, La Crosse, WI, 608-785-0001
April 5
Voice Student Recital, Viterbo Fine Arts Center, La Crosse, WI, 608-796-3100, www.viterbo.edu
April 6
16th Annual Spring Gift & Craft Show, Omni Center, Onalaska, WI, 608-781-9566, www.omnicenter.net
April 7
Senior Acting Recital, Viterbo Fine Arts Center, La Crosse, WI, 608-796-3100, www.viterbo.edu
April 7
Cranberry Sweet Breads Make, Bake and Take Class, Cranberry Expo Center, Warrens, WI, 608-378-4874, www.cranfest.com
April 9
Faculty Voice Recital, Viterbo Fine Arts Center, La Crosse, WI, 608-796-3100, www.viterbo.edu
April 11
RSVP Wellness Expo, Omni Center, Onalaska, WI, 608-781-9566, www.omnicenter.net
April 11
Reinhart Institute for Leadership Ethics Lecture: Holocaust, Viterbo Fine Arts Center, La Crosse, WI, 608-796-3100, www.viterbo.edu
April 11-14
Stansfield Team Pool Tournament, La Crosse Center, La Crosse, WI, 608-789-7400, www.lacrossecenter.com
April 12
Marvelous Wonderettes Musical, Heider Center, West Salem, WI, 608-786-2550, www.heidercenter.org
April 12
Downtown La Crosse Spring Fling Open House, La Crosse, WI, 608-784-0440, www.lacrossedowntown.com
April 12-13
Three Boomer Broads, The Pump House, La Crosse, WI, 608-785-1434, www.thepumphouse.org
April 13
Ace In The Hole Cornhole Tourney, Omni Center, Onalaska, WI, 608-781-9566, www.omnicenter.net
April 13
Play: Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse, UWL Theatre, La Crosse, WI, 608-785-8522, www.uwlax.edu/theatre/season-listing.html
April 13
Nexstar Performance “The Piano Men,” Viterbo Fine Arts Center, La Crosse, WI, 608-796-3100, www.viterbo.edu
April 14
Teddy Bear Clinic, The Children’s Museum, La Crosse, WI, 608-784-2657, www.funmuseum.org
April 18
Inchworm Kids Consignment, Omni Center, Onalaska, WI, 608-781-9566, www.omnicenter.net
April 18
Bright Star Performance “Momix,” Viterbo Fine Arts Center, La Crosse, WI, 608-796-3100, www.viterbo.edu
April 19
Rodney Carrington, La Crosse Center, La Crosse, WI, 608-789-7400, www.lacrossecenter.com
April 19
Concert: Lucy Kaplansky, The Pump House, La Crosse, WI, 608-785-1434, www.thepumphouse.org
April 19-21
University Performance: “ A Chorus Line,” Viterbo Fine Arts Center, La Crosse, WI, 608-796-3100, www.viterbo.edu
April 20
1st Annual La Crosse Public Library Edible Book Fest, South Community Library, La Crosse, WI, 608-789-7103, www.lacrosselibrary.org
April 20
Opening Night 2013 season La Crosse Fairground Speedway Races, West Salem, WI, 608-796-1525, www.lacrossespeedway.com
April 21
AYA Performance “Seussical,” Viterbo Fine Arts Center, La Crosse, WI, 608-796-3100, www.viterbo.edu
April 25
Worlds largest Office Party, La Crosse Center, La Crosse, WI, 608-789-7400, www.lacrossecenter.com
April 26-28
Play: Big Love, UWL Theatre, La Crosse, WI, 608-785-8522, www.uwlax.edu/theatre/season-listing.html
April 27
15th Annual Walk MS, La Crosse Center South Hall, La Crosse, WI, 608-789-7400, www.lacrossecenter.com
April 27
Iron Works Training Center MMA Event, Omni Center, Onalaska, WI, 608-781-9566, www.omnicenter.net
April 27
Between The Bluffs Beer, Wine & Cheese Festival, South Side Fest Grounds,
La Crosse, WI, 800-658-9424, www.betweenthebluffsbeerfest.com
April 27
Bright Star Performance: “The Musical Genius of Duke Ellington,” Viterbo Fine Arts Center, La Crosse, WI, 608-796-3100, www.viterbo.edu
April 27-28
University Performance: A Chorus Line, Viterbo Fine Arts Center, La Crosse, WI, 608-796-3100, www.viterbo.edu
April 28
2nd Annual Avery’s Wish 5k Run/Walk/Roll, Old Hickory Park, La Crescent, MN 507-894-8077, www.lacrescentmn.com
MAY EVENTS 2013
May 2-5
Play: Big Love, UWL Theatre, La Crosse, WI, 608-785-8522, www.uwlax.edu/theatre/season-listing.html
May 3
La Crosse, WI, Area Builders Assoc. Home & Garden Show, Omni Center, Onalaska, WI, 608-781-9566, www.omnicenter.net
May 3-4
Festival Foods Grandad Half Marathon, La Crosse, WI, 608-789-7304
May 4
Voice Student Recital, Viterbo Fine Arts Center, La Crosse, WI, 608-796-3100, www.viterbo.edu
May 4
Weinerfest, South Side Fest Grounds, La Crosse, WI, www.Wienerfestlacrosse.com/
May 4
La Crosse Fairground Speedway Races, West Salem, WI, 608-796-1525, www.lacrossespeedway.com
May 5
8th Annual Mayfair Arts Festival, Heider Center, West Salem, WI, 608-786-1220, www.heidercenter.org
May 5
Senior Acting Recital, Viterbo Fine Arts Center, La Crosse, WI, 608-796-3100, www.viterbo.edu
May 5
Norskadalen May Membership Family Event, Coon Valley, WI, 608-452-3420, www.norskedalen.org
May 5
Voice Student Recital, Viterbo Fine Arts Center, La Crosse, WI, 608-796-3100, www.viterbo.edu
May 9
Wis. Dept. of Revenue Tax Seminar, Omni Center, Onalaska, WI, 608-781-9566, www.omnicenter.net
May 10-12
Play: Les Miserables, La Crosse, Community Theatre, La Crosse, WI, 608-784-9292, www.lacrossecommunitytheatre.org
May 11
La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway Races, West Salem, WI, 608-796-1525, www.lacrossespeedway.com
May 11
River to Ridge, 19th Annual the eco family fun run, 5 mile bluff challenge run, 2 mile family walk. Free kids' activities, grill out, live musid, awards and prizes. 789 Myrick Park Drive, La Crosse, 608-784-0303, www.mhecopark.org.
May 14
Hollywood Undead, La Crosse Center, La Crosse, WI, 608-789-7400, www.lacrossecenter.com
May 16-19
Play: Les Miserables, La Crosse, Community Theatre, La Crosse, WI, 608-784-9292, www.lacrossecommunitytheatre.org
May 18
Trempealeau Hotel Reggae Fest, Trempealeau, WI, 608-534-6898, www.trempealeauhotel.com
May 17-19
Syttende Mai, Westby WI, 866-493-7829, www.westbysyttendemai.com
May 18
La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway Races, West Salem, WI, 608-796-1525, www.lacrossespeedway.com
May 19
Riverside Family Fun Fair, Riverside Park, La Crosse, WI, 608-782-2366
May 19
War Eagle Day, Riverside Museum, La Crosse, WI, 608-782-1980
May 23-26
Play: Les Miserables, La Crosse, Community Theatre, La Crosse, WI, 608-784-9292, www.lacrossecommunitytheatre.org
May 23-25
NCAA Division 3 Outdoor Track & Field Championships, UWL, La Crosse, WI, www.uwlathletics.com
May 24
Central High School Graduation, La Crosse Center, La Crosse, WI, 608-789-7400, www.lacrossecenter.com
May 25
Logan High School Graduation, La Crosse Center, La Crosse, WI, 609-789-7400, www.lacrossecenter.com
May 25
La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway Races, West Salem, WI, 608-796-1525, www.lacrossespeedway.com
May 31-June 2
June Dairy Days, West Salem, WI, 608-786-2289, www.junedairydays.com
May 31-June 1
WIAA State Track & Field Meet, UWL, La Crosse, WI, www.wiaawi.org/
Coming Events
Dates Listed for 2013
January 16-January 27, Winter Rec Fest – 27th annual event sponsored by the City of La Crosse, featuring a variety of Winter activities for all ages.
608-789-7533, www.cityoflacrosse.org.
January 26, 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 1-2, 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, www.snowflakeskiclub.com.
March 2, 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 SandWI,ch Sale, Silent Auction and Door Prizes to help raise money for our fundraiser! 608-789-4800
March 24, Onalaska Family Fun Expo – Fun for all ages, displays, inflatables, animal exhibits, horse rides and more at the Onalaska Omni Center, www.omnicenter.net.
April 6-7, Antique Show – 10th Annual, Logan High School Fieldhouse, 1500 Ranger Drive, La Crosse, WI. Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 10:30am-3:30pm. Proceeds to Benefit Logan HS Band & Student Scholarships.
April 12, La Crosse Spring Fling – Downtown La Crosse, WI, open house 5-9pm WI,th store WI,de specials, www.lacrossedowntown.com.
April 21, Earth Fair – Go Green! Free and presented by Coulee Partners for Sustainability & La Crosse Area Family YMCA at Myrick Park & Eco Park, 789 Myrick Park Dr. 11am-5pm www.earthfairlacrosse.org.
April 20-October 10, NASCAR Racing – Weekends & special events during season including October 6-10 42nd Annual Oktoberfest Race Weekend, La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway, West Salem, WI, Hwy 16 & Cty Rd M, 608-786-1525, www.lacrossespeedway.com.
May 3-5, La Crosse, WI, 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 11, River to Ridge– 19th Annual the eco family fun run, 5 mile bluff challenge run, 2 mile family walk. Free kids' activities, grill out, live musid, awards and prizes. 789 Myrick Park Drive, La Crosse, 608-784-0303, www.mhecopark.org.
May, 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 17-19, 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, CRPW 6th 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 25, Barre Fest – Annual festival includes cornhole tournament, Wiffle ball tournament, chicken-Q, live music and kids games, Barre, WI, www.barrecoedlions.com.
May-Oct., Cameron Park Community
Market – Local produce vendors, music, artists, Fri. 4-8pm, Downtown La Crosse, WI, at Cameron park, www.cameronparkmarket.org.
May 31-June 1, 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.
May 21-June 2, 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, 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 15, Freedom Fest, Deke Slayton Airfest – Motorcycle ride, music, airshows, Freedom Honor Flight, La Crosse, WI, www.freedomfest.com.
June 15, Coon Creek Trout Festival – Kids Trout Derby, Wisconsin DNR Aquarium, Fly Fishing & Tying Lessons, HUGE Tent with
Art & Craft Vendors, Fishing Gear Demos, Kids Games & Prizes, Kids Inflatables, Bobber Race, Fishing Guides, Car Show
Fishing & Environmental Presentations, Feature Films, Raffles and giveaways, Coon Valley, WI, www.cooncreektroutfest.com.
June 22, Slice of Life 5K/Run Walk – 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 Loggers Baseball Club – Play at Copeland Park, office and gift shop 1223 Caledonia St., La Crosse, WI, 608-796-9553, www.lacrosseloggers.com.
July 3-6, Riverfest – Riverside Park,
La Crosse, WI. Continuous entertainment, music, river activities, parade, food & beverage tents & fireworks. www.riverfestlacrosse.com,
608-782-6000
July 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 12-14, Viroqua Bluegrass & Gospel Festival – Vernon County Fairgrounds. Traditional Bluegrass & Gospel music. Family entertainment and food, 608-637-3820, www.viroquabluegrass.com.
July, La Crosse Chileda Classic – 33rd Annual 5K & 10K Run/Walk, Race through downtown La Crosse and along Mississippi River, 608-782-6480 ext 229.
July 11-13, La Crosse Crazy Days – Downtown La Crosse sidewalk sale and live entertainment, King St. Dance July 12, 7pm, www.lacrossedowntown.com.
July 12-14, 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 17-18, Caledonia Street Flea Market & Craft Show – Near Copeland Park on La Crosse, northside, 608-781-8211.
July 19-21, 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 18, 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 20, Railroad Fair – Copeland Park, La Crosse. The 4000 locomotive and the Grand Crossing Tower open for public vieWI,ng. Food, entertainment, flea market & swap meet,
608-582-4761.
July 27-28, Art Fair On The Green –
55th 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.
August, 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 9-11, Irishfest – Music, Food and celebrate all that’s Irish, La Crosse, WI, www.irishfestlax.org.
August 10, Bangor Lions Fun Daze – Annual festival, parade, music, food & beverages, car show, & run/walk in Bangor, WI, 608-486-4049.
August 10, 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.
August 10, 6th Annual Rockin’ the Prairie – Brice Prairie EMS and Rescue fundraiser. Music, food, beverages, raffles, tip boards, and fun, Onalaska, WI, www.bpfr.org.
August 16-18, 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, 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 23-25, 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.
August 24, French Island Lions Club Run/Walk – 11th annual, medals, refreshments & door prizes, French Island, WI, 608-782-3092.
September 6-7, La Crosse Storytelling Festival – 9th annual, an event for all ages! Myrick Park, La Crosse, WI, www.lacrossestoryfest.com.
September 6-8, Mindoro Lions Spanferkel – Annual festival including a parade, ball games, fireworks, music and lots of food! Mindoro, WI, 608-857-3433.
September 6-8, 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 7, 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 19-22, 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, Fall Season Of Art Show – 10 am-4pm, 157 and Cty rd PH (next to Caribou Coffee), Onalaska, WI,. Sponsored by LaCrosse Society Of Arts and Crafts. It is a fine art show featuring paintings, photography, pottery, fiber arts, soaps and lotions, jewelry and much more. Admission is free, food on site, WI,th tables and chairs to sit and enjoy the day and the art.
Info call: Connie Helgerson 608-526-2255.
September 27-October 5, 53rd Annual Oktoberfest – Two fest grounds, La Crosse, WI,. Ethnic festival WI,th parades, arts and crafts, music, sporting events, rides, food and beverage, and special events, 608-784-FEST, www.oktoberfestusa.com.
September 27-29, Cranberry Festival – Warrens, WI. Fun weekend WI,th cranberry tours, photo contest, bicycle tour, parade, music, food and an antique/flea/farmers market. www.cranfest.com
October 5, 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 12, Historic Downtown La Crosse Day – Events to celebrate the history of La Crosse, WI; entertainment, music, food, tours & more, 608-784-0440, www.lacrossedowntown.com.
October 26, Halloween Trick-or-Treating – La Crosse, WI,11am-4pm. Candy for families out shopping! Costume contest for businesses! www.lacrossedowntown.com
Novermber 8, Downtown La Crosse Holiday Open House – Enjoy the start of the Holiday Season in downtown La Crosse. Shop, Eat and Be Merry! Over 50 participating businesses; Rain, shine or snow! www.lacrossedowntown.com.
Novermber 8-10, 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 14-17, Holiday Fair – 49th Annual Craft Fair at the La Crosse Center, La Crosse, WI, 608-789.7400, www.lacrossecenter.com.
Novermber 17, Turkey Trot – Join over 1500 runners and walkers. Turkey Trot 5K & Jr. Gobbler Race. Organized by UW-La Crosse, WI, Rec Sports, 608-785-5225,
www.UW-La Crosse, WI,ax.edu/turkeytrot.
Novermber 22 - December 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 1, Season of Art Winter Show – 6th Annual fine art and craft show brought to you by the La Crosse, WI, 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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Check out www.lacrossevisitor.com for more info.
Photos Courtesy Forte Design
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