Festivals

Festivals in the La Crosse Region

Everyone knows La Crosse has one of the nation’s premier Oktoberfest festivals. Well, on top of that we also have Irishfest, Riverfest, the Kornfest, June Dairy Days, the Between the Bluffs Beer, Wine, & Cheese Festival . . . the festivals go on. What can we say? We’re festive.

Let’s Fest!

Perhaps nothing says as much about a community as the manner in which it comes together to celebrate. Local festivals are the perfect way to learn about the culture of a place–its people, traditions, and values. Every area has its own unique festivals, and the La Crosse Region is no exception! With butter, hoedowns, reggae, and cranberries providing a few of the many reasons to throw a party throughout the year. We can typically find a good excuse for a celebration year round. Come join the fun!

Fall Festivals & Events

Winter Festivals & Events

Spring Festivals & Events

Applefest – September – La Crescent, MN
Midwest Banjo Fest – September – La Crosse, WI
Oktoberfest – September – La Crosse, WI

Rotary Lights – November-December – La Crosse, WI
Skyrockers New Year’s Eve – December – La Crosse, WI

St. Patrick’s Day Party – March – La Crosse, WI
Between the Bluffs Beverages & Bites – April – La Crosse, WI
Mid West Music Fest – May – Winona, MN

Summer Festivals & Events

Moon Tunes – June-September – La Crosse, WI
June Dairy Days – June – West Salem, WI
Artspire – June – La Crosse, WI
Lobsterfest – June – La Crosse, WI
Explore La Crosse Day – June – La Crosse, WI

Celebrate Onalaska – June – Onalaska, WI
Riverfest – July – La Crosse, WI
Country Boom – July – West Salem, WI
Prairie Dog Blues Festival – July – Prairie du Chien, WI

Irishfest – August – La Crosse, WI
Kornfest – August – Holmen, WI
Apollo Music Festival – August – Houston, MN
Great River Folk Festival – August – La Crosse, WI

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