The La Crosse area is home to many fun and exciting festivals. Below are some of our most popular events.
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Winter Rec Fest
Medallion hunt, button design contest, skate party, figure skating show, skate pass and score contest, torchlight, ski/hike, fireworks, adult broomball, softball, volleyball tournaments, euchre and sheepshead tournaments, hockey, kids carnival and snow sculpture contest, ice fishing derby, scrabble tournament, youth fun night, rock and roll party and much more!
More information:
(608) 789-7533
http://www.cityoflacrosse.org/recfest |
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Mardis Gras
Our celebration revolves around two main events:
1) Costume Ball: Includes all the Krewes, the Mardi Gras Sponsors, and any adults who wish to purchase ball tickets. (The ball takes place Jan. 23, 2010 at Stoney Creek Inn.)
2) Family Festival: A great celebration full of entertainment, food, games, and prizes for all ages.
More information:
(608) 782-3169
www.lacrossemardigras.com |
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YWCA GardenFest
If you like gardening, you'll love GardenFest! Attend seminars on "Gardening with Kids," "Xeriscape Gardening," "Growing Mushrooms," "Garden Design 101," and others. Shop for plants, trees, garden art, and more.
More information:
(608) 781-2783
www.ywcagardenfest.com |
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Butterfest
Enjoy the carnival, arts and crafts flea market, food, parade, car show, live music, food booths, bingo tent, and great entertainment. A great festival the entire family will enjoy.
More information:
1-800-354-2453
www.spartabutterfest.com |
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Riverfest
Entertainment, live music, parade, food and beverage tent, and other activities.
More information:
(608) 782-6000
www.riverfestlacrosse.com |
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AAUW Art Fair on the Green
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Great River Jazz Fest
Enjoy live music featuring Wonderful World Jazz Band, Reuben Ristrom Quartet, Mary Louise Knutson Trio, Original Hall Brothers with Butch Thompson, Great River Reeds, Great River Brass, Bourbon Street Boys. Also, Jazz Jams and Special Sunday Jazz Church with Rev. Al Townsend & Wonderful World Jazz Band. Special Sunday Breakfast Music at Three Rivers Lodge.
More information:
(608) 791-1190
www.lacrossejazz.com |
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Irish Fest
Stage entertainment will include The Elders, The Fuchsia Band, Gaelic Storm, The Screaming Orphans, Scythian, and much more! For more information on our entertainers click here. Irish Dance shows featuring the Glencastle Irish Dancers of Milwaukee and the Flanagan Dancers. Irish Market with specialized vendors featuring unique items from the Emerald Isle. Cultural Tent featuring Cathal Liam who will be lecturing and signing books, as well as music, demonstrations, genealogy, Irish dance, storytelling, and more! Wee Folks Area with their very own stage featuring lessons on Irish dance, sheep shearing, songs, storytelling, and various games and activities. Tea Garden featuring homemade Irish foods. Rides in a horse-drawn Irish cart. Plus food vendors featuring Irish Stew, Irish Potatoes, Corned Beef, local brews, and Irish favorites, and more!
More information:
irishfestlax.org |
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Great River Folk Festival
Enjoy a diverse musical environment of traditional, contemporary, and ethnic folk music and dance. Performances, workshops and round robins take place in a relaxed atmosphere that encourages interaction and craft demonstrations provide hands-on participation opportunities. A variety of traditional crafts such as pottery, basketry, jewelry, fiber art, metal art, and woodcrafts are presented by artisans and are available for sale. The children's area provides a wide variety of activities that will entertain, educate and spur the imagination. And an array of natural and ethnic foods is available for the tasting.
More information:
(608) 784-3033
greatriverfolkfest.org |
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Pride Fest
La Crosse Pride is a community based organization that seeks to educate, celebrate, and embrace the diversity and talents of all people.
More information:
(608) 784-0452
e-mail
www.lacrossepride.us |
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Storytelling Festival
Come and enjoy the magic of storytelling! Featuring stories, entertainment, workshops, music, adult cabaret, food, drinks, and more. Featured performers include Jackson Gillman, Elizabeth Ellis, Hans Mayer, Kenny Salwey, Michael Scott, Mike Caulcutt (local), Nancy Stott (local), and Bluff County Tale Spinners.
More information:
(608) 784-3033
lacrossestoryfest.com |
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