Check in with us often because we’ll be adding our favorite local arts, entertainment, food festivals, fishing contests, car shows and more, all year long! Please be advised all events, performances, venues, dates and times are subject to change. Please verify by contacting the organizer.
Prairie du Chien Events
January 31 - February 2, 2020 Annual Fisheree Ice fishing competition on waters near Prairie du Chien, outing for the entire family, fishing prizes and evening entertainment, (Fisheree WILL BE HELD - ice or no ice), 800-732-1673
February 8, 2020 Ferryville Vision and Promotion's Sweetheart Pancake Breakfast Ferryville Village Hall, 8-11 am. Homemade pancakes, luscious biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, Norwegian Coffee and more. 608-734-9077 http://visitferryville.com/
February 15 - February 16, 2020 Cabin Fever Weekend Put a little fling into your weekend. Register for a $50.00 Gift Certificate from Eagles Landing Winery. Come sample some of our award winning wines and check out special discounts all weekend long. Free wine tasting, 10am-5pm, Eagles Landing Winery, Marquette, IA, 563-873-1905
February 22, 2020 Live Music by The Bruce Bearinger Band 1pm-4pm, free wine tasting, Eagles Landing Winery, Marquette, IA, 563-873-1905
February 28 - February 29, 2020 Bald Eagle Appreciation Days Live Bald Eagle and raptor programs, exhibits, birding experts on hand, outdoor viewing of Bald Eagles through spotting scopes, life-sized Bald Eagle nest, activities for children. Friday evening programs at local hotels. Saturday programs run 9am-3pm and are held at Hoffman Hall, Prairie du Chien. For details on the event call 800-732-1673 or visit the website prairieduchien.org. The event is co-sponsored by Effigy Mounds National Monument and the Prairie du Chien Tourism Council.
February 29, 2020 Fort Crawford Bald Eagle Appreciation Day Children's reading of Old Abe the War Eagle, 9am-4pm, Fort Crawford Museum, 717 S Beaumont Road, Prairie du Chien, 608-326-6960
February 29, 2020 Villa Louis Bald Eagle Days Join Villa Louis, area attractions, and area businesses as they celebrate our national bird! The Villa Louis Museum Store will be open at 10 a.m. with mansion tours available at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm. Admission charged. Villa Louis Historic Site, St. Feriole Island, Prairie du Chien, 608-326-2721
March 6, 2020 Astronomy Night 6pm-8:30pm Spend an evening learning about the universe with digital planetarium programs held every half hour and guided exploration of the night sky through telescopes with the Starsplitters of Wyalusing. Feed your sense of wonder with hands-on science activities for all ages. Driftless Area Wetlands Centre, Marquette, IA, 563-873-3537.
March 7, 2020 Bald Eagle Day Ferryville Village Hall, 10am-3pm. Two programs with Bald Eagles, Kids crafts, nest building and very special treats. 608-734-9077 http://visitferryville.com/
March 14, 2020 Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade Come enjoy the celebration of the green, 10am parade with festivities to follow at many local businesses, downtown Prairie du Chien, 608-326-8555.
March 14, 2020 Shamrock Shuffle 5K 3.1 mile fun run/walk. Registration from 7-7:40am. Race starts at 7:45am. Held at Hoffman Hall, Prairie du Chien. Contact Prairie du Chien Park & Rec, 608-326-7207
March 21 - March 22, 2020 Leaping Leprechauns Come sample a wine-a-rita and pick a shamrock for discounts up to 50% off. Free Wine Tasting, 10am-5pm, Live music Saturday, March 21, by The Bruce Bearinger Band from 1pm-4pm. Eagles Landing Winery, Marquette, IA, 563-873-1905.