Presented by the Pump House Regional Arts Center, Artspire is a free, all-inclusive event that attracts, engages, and connects our diverse community through meaningful arts experiences. Its Fine Art Fair and Sale showcases collections from over 80 regional artists. The art fair will run through the entirety of the event. For the full list of artists, please visit www.artspire.thepumphouse.org.
Guests are welcome to create their own art pieces at Chalkfest, as well as at over a dozen different interactive arts booths hosted by local non-profit businesses. Featured organizations include All Glazed Up, La Crosse Public Library, La Crosse Storytelling Festival, Mississippi Valley Writers Guild, La Crosse Film Academy/Rivoli Arts District, Mental Health coalition of Greater La Crosse, Grey Area Productions, The Center: 7 Rivers LGBTQ Connection Unitarian Fellowship of La Crosse, The Artsiders, UFAH/La Crosse Historical Society, Wisconsin Public Radio, Heart2Heart Pet Lifeline, I & E Dance Studio, and Genoa National Fish Hatchery/Anima Moon.
Artspire also presents live performances throughout the day on the bandshell. Enjoy dance, storytelling, and music from local and regional artists. The lineup includes returning favorites like UAKE Hmong Dancers, La Crosse Dance Center, the La Crosse Confluence Band, YMCA Dancers, Abilities in Harmony, and Loud Mouth Brass. Artspire 2026 will also feature new acts like DJ Ranger Danger and a Minneapolis hip-hop artist to be announced! Between performances, the Pump House will announce the winners of the Inspired by La Crosse Art Competition, as well as the Altra Artist Awards.
Food trucks will provide a range of fan favorites including barbecue, Mexican, and Asian fusion cuisine, as well as drinks & frozen treats. Vendors will include 608 Brewing Co, Bees Knees Coffee, Betty’s Tacos, Coulee Lemon Co, Ice Cold Refreshments, McLaos LLC, Pearl Street Brewery, Sensi, Simply Smoked, Taco Broz, and Turtle Stack Brewery. Guests are welcome to enjoy their food and drinks throughout the park.
Artspire happens rain or shine! If there is inclement weather, the Artspire Rain Plan is to move performances to the Pump House Regional Arts Center and the Weber Center in downtown La Crosse, with artist booths and performers setting up in each of the buildings. Food trucks will park nearby. Follow us on Facebook to see if Artspire is moving to the rain site.
For more details on Artspire or to sign up as a volunteer for the event, visit www.artspire.thepumphouse.org.
Details
What: Artspire
Where: Riverside Park, 100 State Street, La Crosse, WI
When: Saturday, June 13, 2026, 10am-5pm
Admission: FREE!
Performance Schedule:
10 AM – Welcome to Artspire Introduction
10:15 AM – La Crosse Dance Center
10:30 AM – YMCA Dance
10:45 AM – UAKE Hmong Dancers
11:00 AM – Abilities in Harmony
11:30 AM – I & E Dance Studio – interactive dance instruction
12:00 PM –Procession of the Species – Unitarian Fellowship of La Crosse
12:45 PM – Loud Mouth Brass
2:00 PM – STAY TUNED. TO BE ANNOUNCED.
3:15 PM – La Crosse Confluence
4:30 PM – DJ Ranger Danger
Where to Park:
- Harbor View One lot on State Street
- International Garden lot, off of E Veterans Memorial Drive
- Front Street
- Downtown parking ramps and streets. Read signs for payment instructions and/or time restrictions!
- Bike rack near entrance of Artspire grounds
**The upper levels of the Riverside Parking Ramp and Riverside Building 3 will be accessible for parking even if Artspire is moved to the rain site.
