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.
Upcoming Prairie du Chien Events
September 11 - September 13, 2020 Villa Louis Carriage Classic 10am – 4pm. Come see the Midwest’s most elegant and lavishly-appointed equine sport driving event! Some of the region’s finest horses and over 100 new and restored carriages compete in a variety of arena and cross-country events. Admission includes tours of restored Villa Louis Mansion, Artesian Stock Farm & Antique Carriage Exhibits and carriage rides! https://villalouis.wisconsinhistory.org/calendar/
September 18 - September 20, 2020 Rendezvous Fur trading era environment recreating life as it was in 1840's when Prairie du Chien was the hub of fur trading. Largest re-enactment in the Midwest. Open to the public. Free admission. https://business.prairieduchien.org/events/details/rendezvous-8039
September 25 - September 27, 2020 Gays Mills Apple Orchard Festival Celebrating the apple harvest with parades, carnivals, arts and crafts, flea markets, music, dancing, fun run/walk, food and festivities. http://www.gaysmills.org/applefest.html
October 18, 2020 Sunrise Orchard Harvest Festival and Helicopter Rides OPEN 9 AM - 5PM. It’s peak color time at Sunrise Orchards! See and taste the wide variety of apples we grow. Take home your selection, for eating and baking. https://www.sunriseapples.com/content/events
Ongoing Attractions
Froelich (Foundation) Museum & 1890’s Village
Open 5 days a week: Sun, Mon, Thurs, Fri, Sat. May 9-Sept 27, and the first two weekends in October.
563-536-2841
http://www.froelichtractor.com/
Maiden Voyage Mississippi River Tours
Wednesday – Sunday all summer & fall
https://www.maidenvoyagetours.com/
Fort Crawford Museum
Open daily May 1 – October 31
With special “Fridays at the Fort” programs especially tailored for children.
https://www.maidenvoyagetours.com/
Horse and Carriage Rides
Every Weekend
Spook Cave Tours
Open daily May 1-October 27
https://spookcave.com/cave-tour/
Hole in the Sock Gang 1880s Street Theatre
Last Saturday of the month through October
For more info call: 563-873-2387