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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
October 19, 2019 Oktoberfest! We're celebrating the German Heritage of the area with a day of German food, drink, games, music, and more! Parade in downtown Prairie du Chien at 10:00 am. Oktoberfest celebration held at St. Feriole Island Memorial Gardens from 11:00 am - 5:30 pm, 4th & Fisher Street, Prairie du Chien.
October 26, 2019 Hole in the Sock Gang 1880s Street Theatre The Old West comes alive in downtown McGregor, IA, with a reenactment of action-packed bank robberies, cowboy shoot-outs, saloon girls and more. Free show, 1:00pm, 563-873-2387.
October 26, 2019 Villa Louis After Dark As the sun sets west over the Mississippi River, the long shadows of autumn cross the lawns of Villa Louis, conjuring spirits of the 19th century. This lamplight tour beckons visitors into close encounters with historic figures of long ago. Costumed interpreters will hand out treats and spooky tales throughout the 26-acre site. Event begins at the Villa Louis Visitor Center and ends with a bonfire and s'mores. Program runs continuously from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Tickets required: call 608-326-2721 for more information. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Villa Louis Historic Site, St. Feriole Island, Prairie du Chien.
November 16, 2019 Holiday Craft Fair Largest craft fair in the triple-state area, over 50 vendors, music throughout the day, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. Hoffman Hall, 1600 S. Wacouta Ave, Prairie du Chien. 608-326-7207
November 28, 2019 Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot Three mile run/walk, 8:00 am, Hoffman Hall, 1600 S. Wacouta Ave, Prairie du Chien. 608-326-7207
December 6, 2019 Holiday Parade Downtown Prairie du Chien along Blackhawk Avenue. Parade begins at 5:30 pm, holiday lighting program at St. Feriole Gardens following parade. 608-326-8555
December 7, 2019 8th Annual Open House and Jewelry Show 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, The Planted Tree, 200 W. Blackhawk in historic downtown Prairie du Chien. 608-326-8733
December 27 - December 31, 2019 Carp Fest Week-long family related activities in Prairie du Chien including illuminated sledding hill, torchlight ski/hike, skating party, bowling, snow bowl football, ice fishing, Hoffman Hall Dollar Days, and more. For a list of activities contact the City Park & Rec at 608-326-7207.