WE’RE FESTIVE ALL YEAR LONG

FESTIVE OCCASIONS BETWEEN THE BLUFFS

The La Crosse Region is host to festivals and events year-round. Swing through for memorable entertainment from music and arts to competitions, fairs and everything in between.

La Crosse Events Calendar

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Refuge Visitor Center Opening Saturday Hours

Apr 1, 2023 to Oct 28, 2023

Looking for something fun to do outside the Visitor Center? Check out a “Let’s Go Outside” backpack at the front desk! Family nature journaling activities are inside, along with a bug jar, kid-sized binoculars, seasonal field guides and more! These FREE backpacks may be checked out during Visitor Center hours to take while you explore the trails. Planning a trip to a national park, national forest, or other federal lands site?

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Opening For the Season

May 6, 2023 to Oct 30, 2023

We are a family business looking to provide a country atmosphere to go and unplug. We have plenty of room to let the kids run and enjoy the sunshine. We offer a petting farm, battle course, tumbling tubes, pugil stick arena, walking trail, paintball, murder mystery, craft store, and more!

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The Nature Place

May 6, 2023 to Nov 4, 2023

We are a nature-focused community opened to the public, located in beautiful Myrick Park in La Crosse, WI. We offer nature education programs and events for all ages, and our unique space is available to rent for your special events and meetings.

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Summer events along the Great River Road

May 9, 2023 to Nov 30, 2023

Summer is just around the corner, and that means it’s a great time to drive the Great River Road. You’ll find a lot to see and do along the Mississippi River, from exploring parks to visiting museums and unique attractions, but there are also a lot of great summer events you shouldn’t miss—here’s a closer look.

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Friday Night Fish Fry

Jun 9, 2023 to Dec 27, 2024

Every Friday night enjoy a Friday Night Fish Fry at Three Rivers Bar & Kitchen! Fish Fry is prepared how you like it and goes great with another Wisconsin Favorite--an Old Fashioned.

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2023 Big Boat Shore Stops In La Crosse, WI

Jul 7, 2023 to Oct 16, 2023

View the times and locations of the Big Boat Shore Stops In La Crosse, WI for the 2023 year.

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2023 Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge Photo Contest

Jul 7, 2023 to Dec 1, 2023

The Friends of Trempealeau will be hosting a photo contest to recognize nature photographers and showcase the beauty of the refuge. The contest runs the length of the calendar year, multiple categories available, entry deadline: December 1, 2023.

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La Crosse in Uniform: World War II Exhibit

Aug 31, 2023 to Oct 22, 2023

This special temporary exhibit, "La Crosse in Uniform," features World War II Army, Navy, Marine Corps, WAVES, WAC, and Red Cross uniforms and artifacts from La Crosse area veterans. The exhibit opens on August 31st and closes on October 22nd.

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Bluff To Bluff Experience

Sep 9, 2023 to Oct 28, 2023

From local wine and legendary history to breathtaking views atop ancient bluffs, experience the wonder of the La Crosse Region on this captivating trolley tour.

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Dale Wedig: Copper

Sep 11, 2023 to Oct 6, 2023

An exhibition of hammer formed metal objects created from copper sheets and inspired by the inherent possibilities of this unique element and material.

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Dale Wedig: Copper (Art Exhibition)

Sep 11, 2023 to Oct 6, 2023

An exhibition of hammer formed metal objects created from copper sheets and inspired by the inherent possibilities of this unique element and material. Each piece of art documents the hundreds of thousands of hammer blows the artist used to impose his will upon an unsuspecting sheet of metal—an art process that requires knowing where to start and when to stop! Free and open to the public.

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Bluff To Bluff Experience

Sep 16, 2023 to Oct 28, 2023
every Saturday

From local wine and legendary history to breathtaking views atop ancient bluffs, experience the wonder of the La Crosse Region on this captivating trolley tour.

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A Place For Angels Fundraiser

Oct 4, 2023

Join us for Food & Music, October 4. 2023 for “A Place for Angels” fundraiser at Sittin’ Pretty Farm, S5990 Chamberlain Road, Viroqua, Wi. Homemade tenderloin tips, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, buns, and a dessert of homemade apple crisp will be served.

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Oktoberfest Race Weekend

Oct 5, 2023 to Oct 8, 2023

4 BIG Days of racing action takes place at LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway! It's Wisconsin's BIGGEST short track racing event! Mark you calendars to attend the…

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Newberry and Verch

Oct 5, 2023

Joe Newberry and April Verch are masters of their traditions. Tunes, ballads, step dancing, and original songs by way of Canada and the Ozarks ring like silver and shine like gold. With beautiful harmony singing, breathtaking instrumentals, and exquisite dancing, these two hit the stage in perfect rhythm, making audiences remember why this music existed in the first place.

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Trempealeau NWR to Hold Auction for 2023-2024 Trapping Units

Oct 5, 2023

Trempealeau NWR to Hold Auction for 2023-2024 Trapping Units: Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge will offer trapping units for muskrat and beaver during the Wisconsin 2023-2024…

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Junktoberfest

Oct 5, 2023 to Oct 7, 2023

Join us for our 3rd annual JunkToberFest! Pick-a-Pumpkin Sale Cookies and cider Drawings for door prizes Trick or Treat (Saturday Only) Free lil pumpkin with…

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Fiddler on the Roof

Oct 6, 2023 to Oct 22, 2023

Set in the little village of Anatevka, the story centers on Tevye, a poor milkman, and his five daughters. With the help of a colorful and tight-knit Jewish community, Tevye tries to protect his daughters and instill them with traditional values in the face of changing social mores. Rich in historical and ethnic detail, the universal theme of tradition cuts across barriers of race, class, nationality and religion, leaving audiences crying tears of laughter, joy and sadness

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First Friday Downtown Art Walk

Oct 6, 2023

DOWNTOWN ART WALK FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6th Join us for the First Friday Downtown Art Walk held on the First Friday of each month from 4-…

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Pumpkin & A Pint

Oct 7, 2023

Come for family fun and more as the Onalaska Art Keepers bring back the 3rd annual Pumpkin & A Pint at Dash Park!

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