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Current Events
Thru-out the year
Art exhibits at various galleries thru-out the city call 608.785.1434 & 608.784.1161
ONGOING EVENTS
Hands-on exhibits and activities, special programs & more, Children’s Museum, La Crosse 608.784.2652
Children’s Museum, La Crosse 608.784.2652
Healing Energy Therapy & Intuitive Readings-by appt. The Violet Flame 608.784.5738
Musical entertainment in Lounge, Tues is comedy night, River Jack’s La Crosse 608.781.7000
Piano or musical entertainment, The Waterfront Restaurant & Tavern, La Crosse 608.782.5400
NASCAR Racing, through Oct. 5, La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway, West Salem, WI, Hwy 16 & Cty Rd M 608.786.1525
Swarthout Museum Tues-Fri 10-5, Sat-Sun 1-5, 9th & Main, La Crosse 608.782.1980
TUESDAYS
Family-friendly activities, extended summer hours, Norskedalen Nature & Heritage Center,
Coon Valley, WI 608.452.3424
THURSDAYS
Hamburgers in the Park, Davidson Park, 5:30-7:30pm, Westby, WI www.westbywi.com
SATURDAYS
Music upstairs at Starlite Lounge, Variety of entertainment, La Crosse 608.796.0905
WEEKENDS
Live entertainment, folk or variety, Freight House Restaurant, La Crosse 608.784.6211
Live Blues & Jazz, Smokin’ Blues lounge in Piggy’s Restaurant, La Crosse 608.784.4877
JULY EVENTS
Through July 27
Great River Shakespeare Festival, Winona, MN 507.474.7900x112
Through Aug 17
La Crosse Pools & Beaches Open, La Crosse Park & Rec 608.789.7533
Through Aug 24
olmen Aquatic Center, 12,000 zero depth & laps lanes, Holmen, WI 608.526.609
July 2-3, 5-6
“Cabaret”, UW-La Crosse Summer Stage, Toland Theatre 608.785.6701
July 2-6
Riverfest, Entertainment & food, many activities, Riverside Park, La Crosse www.riverfestlacrosse.com
July 2-6
The Big Giggle, Big prizes! Raffle to benefit Children’s Museum of La Corsse, tickets at booth at Riverfest entrance, Riverside Park, La Crosse 608.784.2652
July 4
Jazz in the Park, Riverside Park, 7pm, fireworks across the Mississippi River, dusk, La Crosse www.riverfestlacrosse.com
July 5
Chileda Classic Run/Walk, 5K & 10K through downtown La Crosse & along Mississippi, one of area’s most popular runs, www.chileda.org, 608.782.6480x239
July 5, 12
La Crosse Rough Riders, Home semi-pro football at Veteran’s Freedom Park,
La Crosse www.mid-americafootball.com
July 9, 16, 23, 30
La Crosse Concert Band, concerts at Riverside Park, La Crosse 608.784.7555
July 10, 24
American Queen Shorestop, Riverboat at Riverside Park, La Crosse, 1-5pm 608.782.408
July 11-12
“Into the Woods”, Musical, Onalaska High School, 7:30pm 608.783.4561
July 11-13
Viroqua Bluegrass Festival, Vernon Co. Fairgrounds, Viroqua, WI 608.637.3820
July 11-13
Catfish Days, Festival, Trempealeau, WI 608.534.6335
July 11, 18
Street Drags, Race your own vehicle or cycle, La Crosse Speedway, West Salem, WI 608.786.1525
July 11-13, 25-27
Stars of Tomorrow, City wide youth baseball tournament, La Crosse, www.starsbaseball.com 608.788.0700
July 13
Jazz in the Park, Free concert, 7:30pm, Riverside Park, La Crosse
July 14
All Star Game, Baseball at Copeland Park,
www.lacrosseloggers.com, 608.796.9553
July 14, 28
American Queen Shorestop, Riverboat in Riverside Park, La Crosse, 8am-1pm 608.782.4082
July 16
Night of Thrills!, Thunderstox, Monster Trucks & more, La Crosse Speedway, West Salem, WI 608.786.1525
July 16–20
La Crosse Interstate Fair, Family fun. 4-H, exhibits, music, entertainment, food, auto races, carnival rides, horse pull. Free admission/ parking. West Salem, WI.
July 17
Krazy Daze, Downtown La Crosse 608.784.0400
July 18
Viterbo U Masters Graduation, La Crosse Center 608.796.3040
July 19
Railroad Fair, Food, entertainment, flea market & swap meet, Copeland Park, La Crosse
July 19
Children’s Summer Festival, Fun, food & activities, Myrick Park, La Crosse 608.784.8125
July 19-20
Annual Antique Show & Flea Market — Old Towne North, La Crosse 608.785.1893
July 19-20
Barron Island Rendezvous, Re-enactments, old-time crafts, Pettibone Park, La Crosse. 608.526.4206
July 20
La Crosse Day of Jazz, Many performances, Riverside Park, La Crosse 608.791.1190
July 20
Mediterranean Festival, Oktoberfest grounds, La Crosse, Noon-5pm
July 24-27
Trempealeau Co. Fair, Galesville, WI www.trempealeaucountytourism.com
July 25-27
Houston Hoedown Days, Houston, MN 1.800.428.2030
July 26
Thunder Ride for Diabetes, Cycle ride, Onalaska, WI 608.783.6112
July 26-27
Art Fair on the Green, at UW-La Crosse 608.788.7439
July 27-30
Coach Z Basketball Camp, La Crosse Center 608.789.7400
July 28-Aug. 3
Dedication Week, Church at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, events open to the public, La Crosse, www.guadalupeshrine.org 608.782.5440
Aug. 1
CityPrayz, La Crosse Center 608.789.7400
Aug. 1-3 Antique Engine Show, Westby, WI 608.823.7353
Aug. 2-3
Dog Show, Coulee Kennel Club at La Crosse Center 608.789.7400
Coming Events
Jan., Winter Rec Fest – 23rd annual event sponsored by the City of La Crosse featuring a variety of winter activities for all ages. 608.789.7533, www.cityoflacrosse.org.
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.
May, Health Mission Half Marathon – Annual Run to benefit St. Clare Health Mission, Half Marathon: Trempealeau-Onalaska, 5K: Midway-Onalaska,
608.392.9544
May, Westby Syttende Mai – Norwegian Folk Festival. Ethnic food, costumes, dances & entertainment. Parade, quilt display/sale, rosemaling, woodcarving and more, www.westbywi.com.
May, Onalaska Sunfish Days – Onalaska, WI. Ball tournaments, Fireworks, kids’ fishing tourney, food, music and fun. “Sunfish Capital of the World.” www.onalaskasunfishdays.com
May, Woden Thor Medieval Festival & Joust – Medieval village atmosphere, food and entertainment, Wild West Grounds, Viroqua, WI, www.tribewodenthor.org. 
May, 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.com.
May-Oct., Cameron Park Community
Market – Local produce vendors, music, artists, Fri. 4-8pm, Downtown La Crosse at Cameron park, www.cameronparkmarket.com, 608.452.3894.
May 30-31, June 1, 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, Community Days – 3rd annual hosted by French Island American Legion, entertainment, food and beverage tents, French Island, La Crosse, 608.783.1838.
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-Sept., First Saturday Art Fairs – June 7, July 5, Aug. 2, Sept. 6, Many artists, variety of media at White Barn, 7203 N Shore Dr., Brice Prairie, 4 mi. N of I-90, Hwy 35 off of Onalaska to Co. Z, La Crosse Area Society of Arts & Crafts, 608.779.4496.
July 2-6, Riverfest – Riverside Park,
La Crosse. Continuous entertainment, music, river activities, parade, food & beverage tents & fireworks. www.riverfestlacrosse.com,
608.782.6000
July 5, La Crosse Chileda Classic – 5K & 10K Run/Walk, Race through downtown
La Crosse and along Mississippi River,
608.782.6480, ext 229.
July 11-13, 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 11-13, Viroqua Bluegrass & Gospel Festival – Vernon County Fairgrounds. Traditional Bluegrass & Gospel music. Family entertainment and food. 608.637.3820.
July 16-20, 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.
July 19, Children’s Summer Festival – Family Resources fundraiser, a morning of fun, food and activities for families with young children, Myrick Park, La Crosse, 608.784.8125.
July 19, Railroad Fair – Copeland Park, La Crosse. The 4000 locomotive and the Grand Crossing Tower open for public viewing. Food, entertainment, flea market & swap meet.
July 19-20, Annual Antique Show &
Flea Market –
Old Towne North, La Crosse, 608.785.1893.
July 19-20, Barron Island Rendezvous – Great Family Activity! Pettibone Park, La Crosse.
Re-enactments and demonstrations of old-time crafts and skills. 608.526.4206.
July 26-27, AAUW Art Fair On The Green –
UW-La Crosse Campus lawns, 16th & State St. Professional artists from around the country, student art, & more. Sat. 9am-5pm and Sun. 10am-4pm, 608.788.7439.
July 28-Aug. 3, Dedication of the Shrine Church – New church will have 100 ft. high dome, 32 stained glass windows, 25 bells in a tower and seating capacity of 450. Special events planned, Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, La Crosse, 608.782.5440, www.guadalupeshrine.org.
Aug. 2–6, WI State AAA Baseball Tournament – American Legion, adult baseball, Aug. 2 at Viterbo, Aug. 3–6 at Copeland Park, La Crosse.
Aug. 8-10, 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. 8-10, IrishFest – Music, Food and celebrate all that’s Irish, La Crosse, WI, www.irishfestlax.org.
Aug. 15-16, CenturyTel's Sand on the Riverfront – CenturyTel’s Sand on the Riverfront – 2 day sand sculpting & teambuilding competitions at Riverside Park, La Crosse, to benefit Riverfront, Inc.
608.784.9450 or www.riverfrontinc.org.
Aug. 15-17, 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. 22-24, Great River Folk Fest – UW-La Crosse. Musicians, artists and craftsmen share folk music, dancing, storytelling, crafts, food, 608.784.3033, www.greatriverfolkfest.org.
Aug. 22-24, Legion Community Days – Entertainment, food & beverage tents, crafts, flea market, pool tournament & bingo, Onalaska American Legion,
608.783.3071.
Aug. 30, French Island Lions Club Run/Walk – 7th annual, medals, refreshments & door prizes, French Island, La Crosse, WI,
608.782.3092.
Sept. 5-6, La Crosse Storytelling Festival – Myrick Park, tickets at Festival Foods, Grounded Specialty Coffee, & at the door, 608.797.2807, sara.slayton@gmail.com.
Sept. 5-7, Elvis Explosion – Elvis impersonators from all over the country complete for the championship, La Crosse Center,
608.789.7400, www.elvisexplosioncontest.com.
Sept. 5–7, Mindoro Lions Spanferkel – Annual festival including a parade, ball games, fireworks, music and lots of food! Mindoro, WI, 608-857-3433.
Sept. 6, Steppin’ Out in Pink – Walk to benefit cancer research for the Norma J. Vinger Center for Breast Cancer. Gundersen-Lutheran, www.gundluth.org/steppinout, 608.775.6600.
Sept. 18-21, 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. 26-28, 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
Sept. 26-Oct. 4, 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.
Oct. 4, 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. 11, 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. 20-23, Holiday Fair – 45th Annual Craft Fair at the La Crosse Center, 608.789.7400, www.lacrossecenter.com.
Nov. 22, Turkey Trot – Join over 1500 runners and walkers for this fun community event. Races include Turkey Trot 5K & Jr. Gobbler Race. Organized by UW-La Crosse Rec Sports, 608.785.5225,
www.uwlax.edu/turkeytrot.
Nov. 28-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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