Every year tours of the cranberry harvest in Warrens is offered in the fall. (Photo courtesy Warrens Cranberry Festival).  

Area Calendar of Events

For more events, visit the Black River Area Chamber of Commerce or the La Crosse Area Convention and Visitor's Bureau

 

  
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Area events

The Western Wisconsin area abounds with events and activities, from bike rides to crafts, fairs, farmers markets, canoeing, festivals and plenty of things to do and see.

 

 



February


 24 Flea Market at the La Crosse Center
Address:300 South 2nd Street
City:La Crosse
State:Wisconsin
ZipCode:54601
Phone:(608) 789-7400
27           Bruce Mound Winter Sports Area Dummy Derbie. Call 715-743-5140 or 1-888-CLARKWI

March

6: Norskedalen`s Sweet Sweet Spring Celebration

Address:Norskedalen Nature & Heritage Center, Hwy PI, 3 miles North of Coon Valley
City:Coon Valley
State:Wisconsin
ZipCode:54623
Phone:(608) 452-3424
Email:info@norskedalen.org
10am-4pm

7 Pump House Film Society Film Series

Address:119 King Street

City:La Crosse
State:Wisconsin
ZipCode:54601
Phone:608-785-1434
Email:arts&entertainment@thepumphouse.org
5-8pm

12-14: Greater La Crosse Golf Show

Address:La Crosse Center (300 Harborview Plaza)
City:La Crosse
State:Wisconsin
ZipCode:54601
Phone:(608) 782-2250
Fax:608-782-4082
Email:sports@explorelacrosse.com

12-14: Home & Garden Show

Address:Omni Center 255 Riders Club Rd
City:Onalaska
State:Wisconsin
ZipCode:54650
Phone:608-781-9566

19-20: Grand River National Show Choir Competition

Address:La Crosse Center, 300 Harborview Plaza
City:La Crosse
State:Wisconsin
ZipCode:54601
Phone:(608) 789-7400
Email:office@lacrossecenter.com
19-21: Custom Auto Show
Address:La Crosse Center (300 Harborview Plaza)
City:La Crosse
State:Wisconsin
ZipCode:54601
Phone:(608) 317-6824 or (608) 781-9887
Annual custom Auto Show presented by Gods Country Racing Assn.

20-21: Model Railroad Show

Address:La Crosse Center, 300 Harborview Plaza
City:La Crosse
State:Wisconsin
ZipCode:54601
Phone:(507) 894-8077 or (608) 797-4964

Featuring operating layouts, exhibits, displays, railroadiana, railroad art, hobby dealers, swap tables and door prizes. Also featuring doll houses and miniatures.

26-28: La Crosse Area Home & Builders Show

Address:La Crosse Center, 300 Harborview Plaza
City:La Crosse
State:Wisconsin
ZipCode:54601
Phone:(608) 789-7400
Email:office@lacrossecenter.com

April

9: Downtown La Crosse Spring Fling Open House

Address:Downtown La Crosse
City:La Crosse
State:Wisconsin
ZipCode:54601
Phone:(608) 784-0440
Email:info@historicdowntownlacrosse.com
5-9pm Visit over 20 stores with refreshments, specials and fun!

10-11: Spring Gift & Craft Show-Omni Center

Address:Omni Center 255 Riders Club Road
City:Onalaska
State:Wisconsin
ZipCode:54650
Phone:(608) 781-9566

Saturday 9am-5pm
Sunday 10am-4pm

18 Antique Automotive Swap Meet & Car Corral

Address:Omni Center 255 Riders Club Road
City:Onalaska
State:Wisconsin
ZipCode:54650
Phone:507-452-9058

24: Between the Bluffs Beer, Wine, & Cheese Festival

Address:South Side Oktoberfest grounds, La Crosse & 2nd Streets
City:La Crosse
State:Wisconsin
ZipCode:54601
Phone:800-658-9424
Email:bates@explorelacrosse.com
2-6pm  Sampling of various beers, wines and cheeses.

May

1: NASCAR Racing- Opening Night

Address:La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway Hwy 16 & Cty Rd M
City:West Salem
State:Wisconsin
ZipCode:54669
Phone:(608) 786-1525
Email:LaCrosseSpeedway@yahoo.com

Late Models, Sportsmen, Thunderstox.

Qualifying at 5:45 p.m. First Race at 7:30 p.m. for weekly races. Check our web site for details about tonight`s race! 

8:Wienerfest

Address:South Side Oktoberfest grounds, La Crosse & 2nd Streets
City:La Crosse
State:Wisconsin
ZipCode:54601
Email:info@wienerfestlacrosse.com
Celebrating the end of winter.

13-14: War Eagle Days

Address:Riverside Museum in Riverside Park - downtown
City:La Crosse
State:Wisconsin
ZipCode:54601
Phone:608-782-1980
Discover the secrets of the sunken ship, the War Eagle.

14-16: Syttende Mai - Norwegian Folk Festival

Address:Westby
City:Westby
State:Wisconsin
ZipCode:54667
Phone:(608) 634-4011
Norwegian festival celebrates the "17th of May". Arts and crafts fair, flea market, norwegian smorgasbord and music. Quilt auction, baking, stage show, auto and truck show, garden tractor pull, early WI demos & exhibits

28: Norskedalen Spring Stroll

Address:Skumsrud Heritage Farm 1/2 mile west of Coon Valley off Hwy 14/61
City:Coon Valley
State:Wisconsin
ZipCode:54623-0235
Phone:(608) 452-3424
Email:info@norskedalen.org

5:30-8:30pm Step back in time and meet historical characters portrayed in first person, while costumed guides lead you by lantern light through the historic grounds and buildings; including the 1853 Skumsrud cabin, the oldest known surviving log building in Vernon county.  $6adults - $3children - $15family - $1member

29: Blues Bash

Address:Trempealeau Hotel, 150 Main Street
City:Trempealeau
State:Wisconsin
ZipCode:54661
Phone:(608) 534-6898
Fax:(608) 534-6054
Email:info@trempealeauhotel.com

2-11pm  Blues at its best on the banks of the Mississippi River. Held rain or shine - bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the Stars under the Stars!

31: Memorial Day Backwater Cruise

Address:Mississippi Explorer Cruises, Riverside Park, downtown
City:La Crosse
State:Wisconsin
ZipCode:54601
Phone:877-647-7397 ext 2
Email:info@mississippiexplorer.com
Unique 2 hour cruise into the backwaters of the Upper Mississippi wildlife Refuge, exploring the wild and scenic backwaters.