January 1 - March 28: Winter Film Festival, Special display and movies (variety of local and national topics) shown Saturdays and Sundays on the hour, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. and Mondays at 1 p.m., free admission, open to the public daily, Effigy Mounds National Monument, N of Marquette, IA. 563-873-3491.

January 11: Annual Taste of Prairie du Chien, Selection of sample sized beverages and food items from area businesses, 5-7:30 p.m., admission charged, held at The Barn, County K Rd, Prairie du Chien, 608-326-8555.

January 30-31: Fiber Arts Weekend, Quilt show and fiber art demonstrations including spinning & knitting, McGregor’s Landing Event Center, McGregor, IA, 800-896-0910.

February 6-7: Annual Fisheree, Ice fishing competition on waters near Prairie du Chien with headquarters at Lakeview Marina Bar & Restaurant, County K, Prairie du Chien, outing for the entire family, fishing prizes, and evening entertainment, (Fisheree WILL BE HELD - ice or no ice), 800-732-1673. Click here for REGISTRATION FORM.

February 12-13: Valleys' Valentine Seafood Extravaganza, Wine and dine your Sweetheart in style, free wine and samples of the areas finest smoked salmon and seafood, along with Lisa's homemade cookies. Free Demos on smoking fish, seafood cooking instructor on hand, Valley Fish & Cheese, 304 S Prairie St., Prairie du Chien, 608-326-4719.

February 13: River Rats Dueling Pianos, Unique performances at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. in the Lone Wolf Lounge, Lady Luck Casino, Marquette, IA. Tickets available at the casino buffet.

February 13: Progressive Dinner, Five-course Valentine’s Day dinner tour of the B&Bs & Inns in Marquette & McGregor, IA, 800-896-0910.

February 20: Bucks of Crawford County Deer Show, Display of deer head mounts and racks, prizes awarded, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., 608-326-2718, National Guard Armory, Hwy 35 N, Prairie du Chien.

February 27: Bald Eagle Appreciation Day, Live Bald Eagle programs 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., exhibits, birding experts on hand, outdoor viewing of Bald Eagles through spotting scopes, life-size Bald Eagle nest, activities for children, held on the grounds of the Prairie du Chien Regional Tourism Center/Prairie du Chien Chamber, 211 S Main, Prairie du Chien, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., co-sponsored by Effigy Mounds National Monument and the Prairie du Chien Chamber of Commerce/ Tourism Council, 800 732-1673. 

February 27: Ferryville - Bald Eagle Watch Day, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., www.visitferryville.com

March 13: Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade, Come enjoy the celebration of the green, 10 a.m. parade with festivities to follow at many local businesses, downtown Prairie du Chien, 608-326-8555.

March 14: Circus, McGregor, IA, 800-896-0910.

March 27-28: Home and Garden Show, Exhibitors display spring-time merchandise, share gardening and remodeling tips, home buying options, decorating ideas, and more, Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., National Guard Armory, Hwy 35 N., Prairie du Chien, 608-326-8555.

April 16-18: Prairie du Chien City-wide Garage sales, maps available two days prior, at the Wisconsin-Iowa Shopping News, 405 N Marquette Road, Prairie du Chien. Click here for map and listing.

April 17-25: National Park Week, Bird and nature walk Saturday, April 17, Special Earth Day hikes Thursday, April 22, National Jr. Ranger Day program and hike Saturday, April 24, call for times and info, Admission to the park is free April 17-25. Effigy Mounds National Monument, N of Marquette, IA. 563-873-3491.

April 24-25: Iowa Wine Trail, Eagles Landing Winery, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Marquette, IA, 563-873-2509.

April 30-May 1: Quilt the Day Away, Spend two days of uninterrupted sewing held at Hoffman Hall, Prairie du Chien. For more information contact Prairie du Chien Park & Rec Dept. 608-326-7207. Registration deadline April 16.

April 30: Tribute to the King, A night full of the King's greatest hits, two amazing shows, 7 and 9 p.m., The Lone Wolf Lounge, Lady Luck Casino, Marquette, IA, tickets now available, 1-888-4-You-Bet.

May 1 and May 8: Bird Walk, La Riviere Park, 62036 Vineyard Coulee Rd, Prairie du Chien, 608-326-2718, meet at the park barn prior to 7:30 a.m. Wear appropriate clothing and foot gear. Binoculars and bird identification book recommended.

May 2: Visitor Appreciation Day, Open house for the season, reduced admission, Fort Crawford Museum, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., 717 S Beaumont Rd, Prairie du Chien, 608-326-6960.

May 7: Music on the River Cruise, Unique blend of folk, blues, and bluegrass of local musicians aboard the Mississippi Explorer Cruises, two hour cruise departing at 6 p.m., St. Feriole Island river front, Prairie du Chien, 1-877-647-7397. Ticket booth at Blackhawk & Main.

May 8: Guided Bird Walk, Walk wetland and upland forest trails overlooking the Upper Mississippi Wildlife & Fish Refuge, Effigy Mounds National Monument, N of Marquette, IA, 563-873-3491.

May 8: Rumble on the River, All-star wrestlers compete in the "Royal Rumble Battle Royal" main event, Hoffman Hall Community Center, 1600 Wacouta Ave, Prairie du Chien, doors open at 6:30 p.m., belltime 7:30 p.m., tickets available only at the door. Also featuring the Phantom of Hoffman Hall. Sponsored by the Parks & Rec Dept., 608-326-7207.

May 8-9: Spring Festival, Robb Park in Gays Mills, WI, 608-735-4341, 608-735-4810.

May 9: Special Mother’s Day Mississippi River Cruise, “Bald Eagle viewing on the River” will be the theme of this two-hour cruise departing at 2 p.m., Mississippi Explorer Cruises, St. Feriole Island river front, Prairie du Chien, 1-877-647-7397. Ticket booth at Blackhawk & Main.

May 15-16: Uff-da Fest, Celebrate Norwegian Independence Day with food and music, Eagles Landing Winery, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Marquette, IA, 563-873-2509.

May 15-16: Breakfast in a Victorian Kitchen, Hands-on cooking workshop for adults. Participants take a culinary tour of the late 19th century through the preparation and consumption of a Victorian breakfast - using the foods, utensils and technology of the time, family style breakfast served followed by tour of the estate, 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., reservations required, Villa Louis Historic Site, St. Feriole Island, Prairie du Chien, 608-326-2721.

May 15: "Bald Eagle Watching on the River" Cruise, This two-hour cruise will visit active Bald Eagle nests, departs at 2 p.m., Mississippi Explorer Cruises, St. Feriole Island river front, Prairie du Chien, 1-877-647-7397. Ticket booth at Blackhawk & Main.

May 15: Rivertown Reliques, Tour several early historic structures, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. This year the tour will focus on homes and public structures within the old Village of St. Friol. Fort Crawford Museum, 717 S Beaumont Rd, Prairie du Chien. 608-326-6960.

May 15-October 31: Market in the Park, Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Sugar Creek Park, Ferryville, WI.

May 15-Sept. 25: Mississippi River Tours, Open boarding Saturdays, 10 a.m. and 12:15 p.m., leaving McGregor's riverfront on Maiden Voyage, "The Day of the Hunter-Gatherer", 563-586-2123.

May 22: "Bald Eagle Watching on the River" Cruise, This two-hour cruise will visit active Bald Eagle nests, departs at 2 p.m., Mississippi Explorer Cruises, St. Feriole Island river front, Prairie du Chien, 1-877-647-7397. Ticket booth at Blackhawk & Main.

May 29-30: Spring Arts & Crafts Festival, Various handmade arts and crafts of many types of media, McGregor, IA, 800-896-0910.

May 29-31: Flea Market, Marquette, IA, 800-896-0910, 563-873-3521.

May 29: "View Bald Eaglets on the nest!" Mississippi River Cruise aboard the Mississippi Explorer Cruises, two-hour cruise departs at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., St. Feriole Island river front, Prairie du Chien, 1-877-647-7397. Ticket booth at Blackhawk & Main.

May 30: Voyage of Discovery Mississippi River Cruise, Explore the confluence of the Mississippi and Wisconsin Rivers as a local historian tells the story of Explorers Marquette and Joliet. This two-hour cruise is a must for river and history buffs, departs at 2 p.m., Mississippi Explorer Cruises, St. Feriole Island river front, Prairie du Chien, 1-877-647-7397. Ticket booth at Blackhawk & Main.

June - Saturdays: Mississippi River Tours, Open boarding Saturdays, 10 a.m. and 12:15 p.m., leaving McGregor's riverfront on Maiden Voyage, "The Day of the Hunter-Gatherer", 563-586-2123.

June 4: Music on the River Cruise, Blend of folk, blues, and bluegrass of local musicians aboard the Mississippi Explorer Cruises, two-hour cruise departing at 6:30 p.m., St. Feriole Island river front, Prairie du Chien, 1-877-647-7397. Ticket booth at Blackhawk & Main.

June 4: Golf Tournament, Prairie du Chien Country Club, registration 11 a.m., noon shotgun start, tournament fee, prizes, contests, sponsored by Prairie du Chien Rotary Club and Chamber of Commerce, 608-326-8555 ext. 12. Register by May 27. Click here for registration form.

June 5: “Sharing our Stories”, Celebrate the 74th season of the Villa Louis with tours of the mansion, historic baseball games, and refreshments, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., Villa Louis Historic Site, St. Feriole Island, Prairie du Chien, 608-326-2721.

June 5: Effigy Mounds National Monument River Tour to Sny Magill Mounds aboard the Mississippi Explorer Cruises for a tour through the backwaters to visit an area seldom visited. Park Ranger will describe the history of these mounds, five-hour cruise departs at 8 a.m., St. Feriole Island river front, Prairie du Chien, 1-877-647-7397. Ticket booth at Blackhawk & Main.

June 5-6: Free Fishing weekend, Every year, the first consecutive Saturday and Sunday in June is designated as Free Fishing Weekend throughout the state of Wisconsin. All the waters of the state are open, including state waters of the Great Lakes and rivers bordering Wisconsin. Residents and nonresidents of all ages can fish without a fishing license (or trout or salmon stamps) over these two days. However, all other fishing regulations (length limits, bag limits, etc.) apply.

June 5-6: Great River Road Wine Trail, Eagles Landing Winery, Marquette, IA, 563-873-2509.

June 5, 6, 12, 13: "View Bald Eaglets on the nest!" Mississippi River Cruise aboard the Mississippi Explorer Cruises, two-hour cruise every Saturday departing at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sunday departing at 11 a.m., St. Feriole Island river front, Prairie du Chien, 1-877-647-7397. Ticket booth at Blackhawk & Main.

June 6: Free admission to Wisconsin State Parks, the admission fee is waived for this day only (SUNDAY) at all state parks. Enjoy Wyalusing State Park south of Prairie du Chien.

June 11-12: Cajun Fest, Friday from 5-10 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Enjoy a “Taste of Louisiana” with authentic Cajun food and Louisianna Beers. Music begins at 7 p.m. Friday and again at 1 p.m. Saturday, various ball games all weekend, St. Feriole Island Ball Park, Prairie du Chien, 608-326-2060.

June 12: Crawford County Dairy Breakfast, Held at the Jim and Jean Moret Farm, shuttle bus service from Piggly Wiggly and Blackhawk Junction parking lots run every 15 minutes from 6-10:30 a.m.

June 12: Brewfest, Join the Old Man for his annual Brewfest showcasing his handcrafted beers and root beer, Old Man River Restaurant & Brewery McGregor, IA, 563-873-1999.

June 12: Bird Walk, Join birders for a ranger-led walk at Effigy Mounds National Monument, north of Marquette, IA. Meet at visitor center at 8 a.m. For more information contact the park 563-873-3491

June 17-20: Annual Prairie Villa Rendezvous, Fur Trading era environment recreating life as it was in 1840's when Prairie du Chien was the hub of the fur trading, largest re-enactment in the Midwest, open to the public, free admission, St. Feriole Island along the Mississippi River. Jaycee Buffalo Burger Stands serving real buffalo! For participant registration information call 608-822-6916 or email: brlrendv@mhtc.net. Mailing address: Big River Long Rifles, 4840 Greenwood Rd, Fennimore, WI 53809, www.mhtc.net/~brlrendv/

June 18-20: Flea Market with over 200 vendors, St. Feriole Island along the Mississippi River, Prairie du Chien. For vendor registration write: Prairie du Chien Jaycees, PO Box 341, Prairie du Chien, WI 53821. Or call 608-326-2280 and leave your name and complete mailing address for registration to be mailed. See Rendezvous page on this website for registration forms.

June 18-20: Crawford County Dairy Days, carnival, parade, tournament, food, tractor pull, Soldiers Grove, WI, 608-624-3253.

June 19-20: Breakfast in a Victorian Kitchen, Hands-on cooking workshop for adults. Participants take a culinary tour of the late 19th century through the preparation and consumption of a Victorian breakfast - using the foods, utensils and technology of the time, family style breakfast served followed by tour of the estate, 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., reservations required, Villa Louis Historic Site, St. Feriole Island, Prairie du Chien, 608-326-2721.

June 19-20: Annual New Wine Release Weekend, Be the first to sample new wines, food & music, Eagles Landing Winery, Marquette, IA, 563-873-2509.

June 19-20: "View Bald Eaglets on the nest!" Mississippi River Cruise aboard the Mississippi Explorer Cruises, two-hour cruise every Saturday departing at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sunday departing at 11 a.m., St. Feriole Island river front, Prairie du Chien, 1-877-647-7397. Ticket booth at Blackhawk & Main.

June 19: Ferry service between Prairie du Chien & McGregor, IA aboard Maiden Voyage Tours, leaving Prairie du Chien on the hour beginning at 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. Pickup times in McGregor on the half hour beginning at 3:30 p.m. and running until 8:30 p.m. There is a cost for the ferry service, 563-880-8970. 

June 19 thru Sept. 6: Ranger Guided Programs, Hikes, walks and talks presented daily, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Effigy Mounds National Monument, N of Marquette, IA, 563-873-3491.

June 23: Arts in Park, Mississippi River Sculpture Park, St. Feriole Island, 6:30 p.m.

June 23: Free Summer "Movies in the Park" series, Held each Wednesday evening at various city parks in Prairie du Chien. Bring your lawn chair, snacks or blanket. Movies sponsored by the Prairie du Chien Park & Recreation Dept. This evening's feature is "All Dogs Go to Heaven" shown at Lochner Park.

June 24: Free Summer "Concerts in the Park" series, Held each Thursday evening on the banks of the Mississippi River at Lawler Park's South Gazebo, Prairie du Chien, from 6:30-8 p.m. Bring your lawn chair, snacks or blanket. Concerts sponsored by the Prairie du Chien Jaycees and Prairie du Chien Park & Recreation Dept. 

June 25-27: Big River Scenic Trail Ride, La Riviere Park, Prairie du Chien, 608-734-3692.

June 26-27: "View Bald Eaglets on the nest" Mississippi River Cruise aboard the Mississippi Explorer Cruises, two-hour cruise every Saturday departing at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sunday departing at 11 a.m., St. Feriole Island river front, Prairie du Chien, 1-877-647-7397. Ticket booth at Blackhawk & Main.

June 26: Bits & Pieces, Music by L Townsend's Wonderful World of Jazz, 7 pc classic jazz band playing Dixie Land Music. This band is one of Wisconsin's most popular bands. History presentation "Legend of Redbird" by Mary Antoine, 2 p.m., the program is free but donations are welcome, Fort Crawford Museum, 717 S Beaumont Rd, Prairie du Chien, 608-326-6960.

June 26: Hole in the Sock Gang 1880 Street Theatre, The Old West comes alive in downtown McGregor, IA, with a reenactment of action-packed bank robberies, cowboy shootouts and saloon girls, free show, 800-896-0910.

June 26: Blackhawk Avenue PrairieFest, Downtown Prairie du Chien, farmers market, music, antique tractor show, poker run, bean bag tournaments, bingo, movie in the evening, outdoor foods & refreshments, restaurant specials, retail shopping sales galore, high crafts & fine arts by regional artisans, and more. Bring your lawn chairs. Call PDRI at 608-326-7374.

June 30: Arts in Park, Mississippi River Sculpture Park, St. Feriole Island, 6:30 p.m.

June 30: Free Summer "Movies in the Park" series, Held each Wednesday evening at various city parks in Prairie du Chien. Bring your lawn chair, snacks or blanket. Movies sponsored by the Prairie du Chien Park & Recreation Dept. This evening's feature is "Little Big League" shown at Cecil Smith Park.

July - Saturdays: Mississippi River Tours, Open boarding Saturdays, 10 a.m. and 12:15 p.m., leaving McGregor's riverfront on Maiden Voyage, "The Day of the Hunter-Gatherer", 563-586-2123.

July thru Sept. 6: Ranger Guided Programs, Hikes, walks and talks presented daily, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Effigy Mounds National Monument, N of Marquette, IA, 563-873-3491.

July 1: Free Summer "Concerts in the Park" series, Held each Thursday evening on the banks of the Mississippi River at Lawler Park's South Gazebo, Prairie du Chien, from 6:30-8 p.m. Bring your lawn chair, snacks or blanket. Concerts sponsored by the Prairie du Chien Jaycees and Prairie du Chien Park & Recreation Dept. 

July 2: Music on the River Cruise, Blend of folk, blues, and bluegrass of local musicians aboard the Mississippi Explorer Cruises, two hour cruise departs at 6:30 p.m., St. Feriole Island river front, Prairie du Chien, 1-877-647-7397. Ticket booth at Blackhawk & Main.

July 3: Effigy Mounds National Monument River Tour to Sny Magill Mounds, Board the Mississippi Explorer Cruises for a tour to an area seldom visited. Park Ranger will describe the history of these mounds. This five-hour cruise will depart at 8 a.m. from the St. Feriole Island river front, Prairie du Chien, 1-877-647-7397. Ticket booth at Blackhawk & Main.

July 3-4: Independence Day Celebration, Parade, fireworks on Saturday night, flea market under the bridge, and more, McGregor/Marquette, IA, 800-896-0910.

July 3: Fourth of July Celebration, Chicken dinner, bingo, kids' carnival, flea market, and fireworks at dusk,,Bagley, WI.

July 3-4: Independence Day Celebration, Parade, food, carnival, games, flea market under the bridge, fireworks on the 3rd, and more, McGregor/Marquette, IA, 800-896-0910.

July 4: Fourth of July Celebration, Parade, games, music, fireworks at dusk, Eastman, WI.

July 7: Arts in Park, Mississippi River Sculpture Park, St. Feriole Island, 6:30 p.m.

July 7: Free Summer "Movies in the Park" series, Held each Wednesday evening at various city parks in Prairie du Chien. Bring your lawn chair, snacks or blanket. Movies sponsored by the Prairie du Chien Park & Recreation Dept. This evening's feature is "Agent Cody Banks" shown at O'Brien Park Park.

July 8: Free Summer "Concerts in the Park" series, Held each Thursday evening on the banks of the Mississippi River at Lawler Park's South Gazebo, Prairie du Chien, from 6:30-8 p.m. Bring your lawn chair, snacks or blanket. Concerts sponsored by the Prairie du Chien Jaycees and Prairie du Chien Park & Recreation Dept. 

July 10: Chamber of Commerce Annual Fireworks, At dusk, St. Feriole Island, Prairie du Chien, 608-326-8555. A pork roast will be held on the island prior to the fireworks, proceeds from the roast will go to the Mississippi River Sculpture Park.

July 10: Pig in the Park, St. Feriole Island, Prairie du Chien, A pork roast will be held on the island prior to the fireworks, proceeds from the roast will go to the Mississippi River Sculpture Park.

July 10-11: The War of 1812 Re-enactment, A historic encampment and battle re-enactment on Wisconsin’s only War of 1812 battlefield, now the lawn of the Villa Louis estate. Learn about the British assault on U.S. Fort Shelby in a battle scenario each afternoon. Tour the camps and learn about military life in 1814. Villa Louis Historic Site, St. Feriole Island, Prairie du Chien, admission charged, 608-326-2721.

July 11: Firefighters Pancake Breakfast, Join the Prairie du Chien Firefighters and the Women's Auxiliary for the All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast from 7 a.m. - 12 noon, held at the Prairie du Chien Fire Station, 720 E. Blackhawk Ave. Proceeds to go to the PDC Firefighters.

July 14: Arts in Park, Mississippi River Sculpture Park, St. Feriole Island, 6:30 p.m.

July 14: Free Summer "Movies in the Park" series, Held each Wednesday evening at various city parks in Prairie du Chien. Bring your lawn chair, snacks or blanket. Movies sponsored by the Prairie du Chien Park & Recreation Dept. This evening's feature is "Babe: Pig in the City" shown at Waterworks Park.

July 15: Free Summer "Concerts in the Park" series, Held each Thursday evening on the banks of the Mississippi River at Lawler Park's South Gazebo, Prairie du Chien, from 6:30-8 p.m. Bring your lawn chair, snacks or blanket. Concerts sponsored by the Prairie du Chien Jaycees and Prairie du Chien Park & Recreation Dept. 

July 17-18: Wine-A-Rita Weekend, Sample the new wine craze, food, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and live music from 1-4 p.m. both days, Eagles Landing Winery, Marquette, IA, 563-873-2509.

July 17: Rubber Ducky River Race & Family Day, Fun-filled day of games, prizes, food, and fun to benefit the American Red Cross Badger Chapter. Held on St. Feriole Island, Prairie du Chien, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Duck race will be held at 2 p.m.

July 17: Great River Car Show & Cruise, Vintage cars compete for trophies, 50s and 60s music, McGregor/Marquette, IA, 800-896-0910.

July 18: Youth Fishing Derby, Washington St. Park Shelter, Prairie du Chien, 5 - 7 p.m., entry fee, registration at 4:30 p.m., poles & bait provided but you can bring your own. Three age divisions. Sponsored by PDC Park & Rec Dept.

July 21-22: Arts for All Ages, Mississippi River Sculpture Park, St. Feriole Island, 6:30 p.m.

July 21: Free Summer "Movies in the Park" series, Held each Wednesday evening at various city parks in Prairie du Chien. Bring your lawn chair, snacks or blanket. Movies sponsored by the Prairie du Chien Park & Recreation Dept. This evening's feature is "Indian in the Cupboard" shown at Fort Fun Park.

July 22-25: Crazy Days in Prairie du Chien, Take advantage of fantastic bargains as the merchants in Prairie du Chien get crazy with prices!

July 22: Free Summer "Concerts in the Park" series, Held each Thursday evening on the banks of the Mississippi River at Lawler Park's South Gazebo, Prairie du Chien, from 6:30-8 p.m. Bring your lawn chair, snacks or blanket. Concerts sponsored by the Prairie du Chien Jaycees and Prairie du Chien Park & Recreation Dept. 

July 23: USA Red, White & Blue Tour with Heroes of the Diamond, Don't miss as the Prairie du Chien Storm team takes on the Heroes of the Diamond Military baseball team at St. Feriole Island Ballpark, Prairie du Chien. This national team is the "Globetrotters" of baseball. Their mission is to promote the awareness of all Americans in support of the honorable sacrifices our Armed Forces make at the "Tip of the Spear". Pre-game festivities at 6 p.m., admission charged, free admission to military & dependents with military ID, live music follows game. Fundraiser for St. Feriole Island Ballpark & the Veteran's War Memorial, for more info 608-306-6192.

July 24: 40th Annual 5 Mile Run/3Mile Walk, 9 a.m., Aquatic Park, 1401 E. wells, Prairie du Chien, registration 8 a.m., entry fee, medals, sponsored by PDC Park & Rec Dept. and PDC Memorial Hospital.

July 24: River Bluff Daze, Antique tractor pull, fireworks at dusk, food, www.visitferryville.com

July 28: Free Summer "Movies in the Park" series, Held each Wednesday evening at various city parks in Prairie du Chien. Bring your lawn chair, snacks or blanket. Movies sponsored by the Prairie du Chien Park & Recreation Dept. This evening's feature is "Beethoven" shown at Michigan Street Park.

July 29: Free Summer "Concerts in the Park" series, Held each Thursday evening on the banks of the Mississippi River at Lawler Park's South Gazebo, Prairie du Chien, from 6:30-8 p.m. Bring your lawn chair, snacks or blanket. Concerts sponsored by the Prairie du Chien Jaycees and Prairie du Chien Park & Recreation Dept. 

July 31: Hole in the Sock Gang 1880 Street Theatre, The Old West comes alive in downtown McGregor, IA, with a reenactment of action-packed bank robberies, cowboy shootouts and saloon girls, free show, 800-896-0910.

July 30-31: Prairie Dog Blues Festival, Two stages in a park-like setting, international, national and regional blues bands performing. Camping on site. Event shuttle runs to motels in town. Event also includes ski team performance, food and beverage stands, various vendors with hand-made products, 608-326-0085, www.prairiedogblues.com, ticket hotline opens May 1, St. Feriole Island along the Mississippi River, Prairie du Chien, 888-567-1567.

August - Saturdays: Mississippi River Tours, Open boarding Saturdays, 10 a.m. and 12:15 p.m., leaving McGregor's riverfront on Maiden Voyage, "The Day of the Hunter-Gatherer", 563-586-2123.

August thru Sept. 6: Ranger Guided Programs, Hikes, walks and talks presented daily, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Effigy Mounds National Monument, N of Marquette, IA, 563-873-3491.

August 5: Free Summer "Concerts in the Park" series, Held each Thursday evening on the banks of the Mississippi River at Lawler Park's South Gazebo, Prairie du Chien, from 6:30-8 p.m. Bring your lawn chair, snacks or blanket. Concerts sponsored by the Prairie du Chien Jaycees and Prairie du Chien Park & Recreation Dept. 

August 6: Music on the River Cruise, Blend of folk, blues, and bluegrass of local musicians aboard the Mississippi Explorer Cruises, two hour cruise departs at 6:30 p.m., St. Feriole Island river front, Prairie du Chien, 1-877-647-7397. Ticket booth at Blackhawk & Main.

August 6-7: Country on the River Music Fest, National acts as well as regional and local bands, St. Feriole Island, Prairie du Chien. 2010 Show Line-Up: Friday--2:30 Back Home Boys, 4:30 Trailer Choir, 6:30 Gloriana, 8:30 Joe Nichols, 10:30 Diamond Rio; Saturday--2:30 Back Home Boys, 4:30 Lost Trailers, 6:30 Emerson Drive, 8:30 Terri Clark, 10:30 Blake Shelton 608-326-6724, tickets available online or call 1-800-864-1771. Camping available on the grounds for a fee, held rain or shine. More info on their web site: www.countryontheriver.com

August 7: Peek at Prairie's Past, Clamming and button making history is the focus of this program with an emphasis on Prairie du Chien's industry, 1 p.m., Fort Crawford Museum, 717 S Beaumont Rd, Prairie du Chien, 608-326-6960.

August 7: Rivertown Family Night, Kids art activity, music, food and movie in the park, Marquette City Park, Marquette, IA, 800-896-0912.

August 7: Effigy Mounds National Monument River Tour to Sny Magill Mounds, Board the Mississippi Explorer Cruises (see July 3 listing for description), five-hour cruise departs at 8 a.m., St. Feriole Island river front, Prairie du Chien, 1-877-647-7397. Ticket booth at Blackhawk & Main.

August 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22: Lily and Lotus Flower Cruise, Thousands of beautiful, fragrant water lily and lotus flower blossoms will be in full bloom, two-hour river cruise departing Saturdays at 11 a.m. & 2 p.m., Sunday at 11 a.m. aboard the Mississippi Explorer Cruises from the St. Feriole Island river front, Prairie du Chien, 1-877-647-7397. Ticket booth at Blackhawk & Main.

August 11-15: Crawford County Fair, Fairgrounds at Gays Mills, WI, 608-326-0224.

August 14: Summer Fare Tour, A summer-inspired appetizer dinner tour of the B&Bs and Inns of Marquette/McGregor, IA, 800-896-0910.

August 19-22: Annual Haybarn Rendezvous, Music, crafts, food and fun, Natural Gait, Harpers Ferry, 877-776-2208.

August 21-22: End of Summer Blast/Passport Weekend, Follow the Iowa Wine Trail, Great River Road Trail and Wisconsin Winery Co-op trail from Eagles Landing Winery, Marquette, IA, 563-873-2509.

August 21: Prairie du Chien Treaty of 1825, Join the Wisconsin Historical Society as the 185th Anniversary of the signing of the 1825 Treaty of Prairie du Chien is honored, Villa Louis Historic Site, St. Feriole Island, Prairie du Chien, 608-326-2721.

August 21: Kids Archeology Day, Kids will learn about archeology through fun hands-on activities: pottery, American Indian tools, and mock archeology digs, Effigy Mounds National Monument, N of Marquette, IA, 563-873-3491.

August 25: National Park Service Birthday (Founders Day), Celebrate the birthday of the National Park Service- August 25,1916. Visit the park and enjoy a piece of birthday cake and refreshments, Effigy Mounds National Monument, N of Marquette, IA, 563-873-3491.

August 28: Hole in the Sock Gang 1880 Street Theatre, The Old West comes alive in downtown McGregor, IA, with a reenactment of action-packed bank robberies, cowboy shootouts and saloon girls, free show, 800-896-0910.

September - Saturdays: Mississippi River Tours, Open boarding Saturdays, 10 a.m. and 12:15 p.m., leaving McGregor's riverfront on Maiden Voyage, "The Day of the Hunter-Gatherer", 563-586-2123.

September 3: Music on the River Cruise, Blend of folk, blues, and bluegrass of local musicians aboard the Mississippi Explorer Cruises, two hour cruise departing at 5:30 p.m., St. Feriole Island river front, Prairie du Chien, 1-877-647-7397. Ticket booth at Blackhawk & Main.

September 4: Effigy Mounds National Monument River Tour to Sny Magill Mounds, Board the Mississippi Explorer Cruises for a tour of an area seldom visited. Park Ranger will describe the history of these mounds. This five-hour cruise will depart at 8 a.m. from the St. Feriole Island river front, Prairie du Chien, 1-877-647-7397. Ticket booth at Blackhawk & Main.

September 4-6: Good Ol' Summertime Celebration, Parade (Saturday) and festivities in McGregor, IA, flea market all weekend in Marquette, IA, 800-896-0910.

September 10-12: Prairie du Chien City-wide Garage sales, maps available two days prior, at the Wisconsin-Iowa Shopping News, 405 N Marquette Road, Prairie du Chien. 

September 11-12: 30th Annual Villa Louis Carriage Classic, 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. Learn how this event descends from the Dousman era when the Villa Louis was known as the Artesian Stock Farm and was home to one of the Midwest’s finest racehorse farms. Villa Louis Historic Site, St. Feriole, Island, Prairie du Chien, 608-326-2721.

September 12: "Life on the Mississippi" River Cruise, Captain Jack, a noted Smithsonian Archivist, will share his personal life experiences onboard various Mississippi River transportation which includes keelboats, steamboats, towboats and barges. This cruise will transit the navigation channel, backwaters and view massive barge loading and unloading facilities. The two-hour cruise departs at 2 p.m., Mississippi Explorer Cruises, St. Feriole Island river front, Prairie du Chien, 1-877-647-7397. Ticket booth at Blackhawk & Main.

September 17-18: “Cannons at the Fort: Life in Early Prairie du Chien”, The grounds of the Fort Crawford Museum will be filled with historic reenactors presenting aspects of the daily life in early Prairie du Chien. There will be Native American storytelling and basket making; a French fur trader and paddle carving of a voyageur; British mini-militia and games for children; military encampment with demonstrations of musket and cannon firing; plus candle making, open fire cooking, dancing, and more. 9 a.m..- 4 p.m., Fort Crawford Museum, 717 S Beaumont Rd, Prairie du Chien, 608-326-6960.

September 18-19: Breakfast in a Victorian Kitchen, Hands-on workshop for adults. Participants take a culinary tour of the late 19th century through the preparation and consumption of a Victorian breakfast - using the foods, utensils and technology of the time, 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., family style breakfast served followed by tour of the estate. Villa Louis Historic Site, St. Feriole Island, Prairie du Chien, reservations required, 608-326-2721.

September 18-19: Grape Harvest, Turning grapes into wine, Eagles Landing Winery, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Marquette, IA, 563-873-2509.

September 18-19: Driftless Area Art Festival, Beauford T. Anderson Memorial Park, Soldiers Grove, 866-452-7967.

September 18: Railroad Days, Railroad program and activities, Marquette Depot & Information Center, Marquette, IA, 800-896-0910.

September 18: Market in the Park, Amish and various other vendors, music, food, & fun, Sugar Creek Park, Ferryville, WI.

September 25: Hole in the Sock Gang 1880 Street Theatre, The Old West comes alive in downtown McGregor, IA, with a reenactment of action-packed bank robberies, cowboy shootouts and saloon girls, free show, 800-896-0910.

September 25-26: Gays Mills Apple Festival, Tourists 608-735-4810, art & crafts 608-735-4643, flea market 608-735-4521, parade, 608-735-4695, Gays Mills, WI.

September 25: National Public Lands Day, Free entrance day, Effigy Mounds National Monument, N of Marquette, IA, 563-873-3491.

September 25: Moonlight Hike, Effigy Mounds National Monument, N of Marquette, IA, reservations taken beginning Monday, Sept. 20, 563-873-3491.

September 25-26: Fall Foliage Cruises, Heated boat! Two hour Mississippi River cruise departs at 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. both days, Mississippi Explorer Cruises, St. Feriole Island river front, Prairie du Chien, 1-877-647-7397. Ticket booth at Blackhawk & Main.

September 25: Spirits of Wyalusing Past, Meet characters from Wyalusing State Park's past along a luminary trail, 7 p.m., sponsored by Friends of Wyalusing State Park, 608-996-2261.

September 25: Fall Leaf Tours, Open boarding 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., 3 p.m., leaving McGregor's riverfront on Maiden Voyage, 563-586-2123.

October 1: Music on the River Cruise, Enjoy the unique blend of folk, blues, and bluegrass of local musicians aboard the Mississippi Explorer Cruises, two hour cruise departs at 5 p.m., St. Feriole Island river front, Prairie du Chien, 1-877-647-7397. Ticket booth at Blackhawk & Main.

October 2: Effigy Mounds National Monument River Tour to Sny Magill Mounds, Five-hour cruise departs at 8 a.m. aboard the Mississippi Explorer Cruises (see Sept. 4 listing for description), St. Feriole Island river front, Prairie du Chien, 1-877-647-7397. Ticket booth at Blackhawk & Main.

October 2: “Visiting Our Ancestors”, Costumed historic interpreters present a guided tour of Prairie du Chien’s six cemeteries. The tour starts at the Old French Catholic Cemetery, the oldest burying grounds in the State of Wisconsin, and ends at the Brisbois family graves atop a bluff overlooking Prairie du Chien. Tour begins at 1 p.m. at the Fort Crawford Museum, 717 S. Beaumont Rd, Prairie du Chien, 608-326-6960.

October 2-3: Fall Foliage Cruises, Heated boat! Two hour Mississippi River cruise departs at 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. both days, Mississippi Explorer Cruises, St. Feriole Island river front, Prairie du Chien, 1-877-647-7397. Ticket booth at Blackhawk & Main.

October 2-3: Hawk Watch, Enjoy the fall migration in the heart of the Mississippi Flyway! Event includes live raptor demonstrations, adult educational programs, children's activities and hawk banding (catch and release), 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Effigy Mounds National Monument, N of Marquette, IA, www.nps.gov/efmo/current.htm, 563-873-3491.

October 2-3: Shihata Orchard Fest, Visit the Apple House with 25 varieties of apples, jams & jellies, award winning cider, pumpkins, Wisconsin wine, cheese and sausage. Weekend outing of family fun with wagon rides in the orchard, U-pick apple, and The Pumpkin Patch. Free samples of many Apple House products, six miles north of Prairie du Chien on Hwy 27, left on Limery Rd., 608-326-2785.

October 2-3: Fall Arts & Crafts Festival, Triangle Park, McGregor, IA, various handmade arts and crafts, 800-896-0910.

October 2-3: Flea Market, Marquette, IA, 800-896-0910.

October 2: Fall Leaf Tours, Open boarding 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., 3 p.m., leaving McGregor's riverfront on Maiden Voyage, 563-586-2123.
October 9-10: Fall Foliage Cruises, Heated boat! Two hour Mississippi River cruise departs at 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. both days, Mississippi Explorer Cruises, St. Feriole Island river front, Prairie du Chien, 1-877-647-7397. Ticket booth at Blackhawk & Main.

October 9-10: Leaf Arts & Crafts Festival, Triangle Park, McGregor, IA, 800-896-0910.

October 9-10: Flea Market, Marquette, IA, 800-896-0910, 563-873-3521.

October 9: Fall Leaf Tours, Open boarding 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., 3 p.m., leaving McGregor's riverfront on Maiden Voyage, 563-586-2123.

October 16: Oktoberfest, Celebration to show the German Heritage of the area, German food, drink and music, along with a pumpkin patch, apples and more. This is a fundraiser for the St. Feriole Island Gardens which is also the location of the event in Prairie du Chien. The event will run from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., no admission. For more information contact 608-326-2060 or email: susan155@centurytel.net 

October 16-17: Oktoberfest, Annual celebration of wine sampling, music and food, Eagles Landing Winery, Marquette, IA, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., 563-873-2509.

October 16-17: Fall Foliage Cruises, Heated boat! Two hour Mississippi River cruise departs at 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. both days, Mississippi Explorer Cruises, St. Feriole Island river front, Prairie du Chien, 1-877-647-7397. Ticket booth at Blackhawk & Main.

October 16: Fall Leaf Tours, Open boarding 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., 3 p.m., leaving McGregor's riverfront on Maiden Voyage, 563-586-2123.

October 22-23: Hoffman Halls of Terror, 1600 S Wacouta Ave, Prairie du Chien, 7-10 p.m., sponsored by the Parks & Recreation Dept., 608-326-7207.

October 23: Victorian Trick and Treat, Learn about the origins of American Halloween customs, play seasonal games of the period, enjoy apple cider and other seasonal treats, and more. Held at the Villa Louis Historic Site, St. Feriole Island, Prairie du Chien, 608-326-2721.

October 23-24: Fall Foliage Cruises, Heated boat! Two hour Mississippi River cruise departs at 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. both days, Mississippi Explorer Cruises, St. Feriole Island river front, Prairie du Chien, 1-877-647-7397. Ticket booth at Blackhawk & Main.

October 29-30: Gun Show, Collectors and dealers of hunting, antique, classic and investment grade firearms from Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, 866-259-9172, McGregor, IA.

October 29-30: Hoffman Halls of Terror, 1600 S Wacouta Ave, Prairie du Chien, 7-10 p.m., sponsored by the Parks & Recreation Dept., 608-326-7207.

October 30-31: Breakfast in a Victorian Kitchen, Hands-on cooking workshop for adults. Participants take a culinary tour of the late 19th century through the preparation and consumption of a Victorian breakfast - using the foods, utensils and technology of the time, 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., family style breakfast served followed by tour of the estate, reservations required, Villa Louis Historic Site, St. Feriole Island, Prairie du Chien, 608-326-2721.

October 30: Spooktober, Children's costume contest, pumpkin decorating contest, games & goodies, 5 to 7 p.m., Blackhawk Avenue Downtown Business District trick or treating (3 to 5 p.m.), Blackhawk Junction Mall in Prairie du Chien, co-sponsored by PDRI and Blackhawk Junction, 608-326-7374.

November 5-7: Gun Show, Fri. 5-9 pm, Sat. 9 am -5 pm, Sun. 9 am - 3 pm, McGregor's Landing, 111 First St. McGregor, IA, admission charged, Iowa Antique Arms Collectors, 563- 873-2387 or 563-873-3069

November 6: 4th Annual Tastes, Toasts, & Tomfoolery, Ethnic Hors d’oeuvres & Desserts, dancing, food, raffles & live auction to win unique prize packages, Prairie du Chien Downtown Revitalization, Inc. fun(d)raiser, sponsored by PDRI, 6 p.m. - midnight, admission charged, 608-326-7374.

November 6-7: Iowa Wine Trail, Food, fun and wine tasting, Eagles Landing Winery, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Marquette, IA, 563-873-2509.

November 13-14: Great River Road Wine Trail, Food fun & wine tasting, Eagles Landing Winery, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Marquette, IA, 563-873-2509.

November 13: Servants Supper, An afternoon hands-on adult cooking workshop for adults that takes place in the Mansion Kitchen and Preserve House. The menu will reflect the ethnic diversity of the servant staff. Villa Louis Historic Site, St. Feriole Island, Prairie du Chien, reservations required, 608-326-2721.

November 20: 4th Annual Chili Cook-off, Sample free homemade chili by last year’s champion & new chili contenders, watch live-radio contestant bantering, sell past-champion’s famous chili & refreshments, Santa Claus visit, Co-sponsored by PDRI & Blackhawk Junction, 608-326-8410.

November 20: Blackhawk Avenue’s Fallfire Art Gallery, Regional artisans display & sell their works of art, meet some of the artists, wine & cheese party, Historic Knowlton House at 109 W. Blackhawk Avenue, 5 to 7 p.m., Co-sponsored by PDRI, 608-326-7374.

November 25: Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot, Three mile run/walk, Hoffman Hall, 1600 S Wacouta, Prairie du Chien, 608-326-7207.

November 26-28: Home for the Holidays, Sampling warm mulled wine, holiday music & food, Eagles Landing Winery, Marquette, IA, 563-873-2509.

December 4: Servants Supper, An afternoon hands-on adult cooking workshop for adults that takes place in the Mansion Kitchen and Preserve House. The menu will reflect the ethnic diversity of the servant staff. Villa Louis Historic Site, St. Feriole Island, Prairie du Chien, reservations required, 608-326-2721.

December 4: Holiday Open House, Effigy Mounds National Monument, N of Marquette, IA, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 563-873-3491.

December 4-5: Holiday Open House Weekend, Grand light displays, retail open house, library craft sale, caroling, carriage rides and more, Marquette/McGregor, IA, 800-896-0910.

December 4-5, Dec. 11-12, Dec. 18-19: Home for the Holidays, Sampling warm mulled wine, holiday music & food, Eagles Landing Winery, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Marquette, IA, 563-873-2509.

December 28-31: Carp Fest, Fun-filled activities for families at the Prairie du Chien's parks/facilities, for a list of activities contact the City Parks & Recreation Dept., 608-326-7207.

December 31: "Droppin' of the Carp", New Year's Eve festivities, 9 p.m. bonfire, entertainment, countdown at 11:40 p.m., St. Feriole Island, Blackhawk Ave, Prairie du Chien, 608-326-8602.