2009-2010 Area Events

January - February - March - April - May- June - July - August 

September - October - November -December

January 2010
January 1-March 28

Effigy Mounds National Monument 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 16

Karaoke Contest at the Lady Luck Casino- Lone Wolf  Saloon, 8 p.m.  563-873-3531

January 23

Old Man River's Second Year Birthday Celebration, Begins at 11 a.m. Live music, special birthday menu, great beverages including the new Scottish Lager  and more! . 563-873-1999
January 23

Karaoke Contest at the Lady Luck Casino- Lone Wolf  Saloon, 8 p.m.  563-873-3531

January 30-31

Fiber Arts Weekend,  Fiber Art Demonstrations including spinning & knitting, sewing, felting, cross stitch & more at Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-3 at McGregor’s Landing Event Center. 563-873-2387 or 563-880-8677

Wool, Warp & Wheel Fiber Artists Retreat, Little Switzerland Inn, McGregor  Sat. 12 to 5 p.m., Sun.  until 1.   563-873-2057
January 30

Karaoke Contest Finals at the Lady Luck Casino- Lone Wolf  Saloon, 8 p.m.  563-873-3531

February 2010
February 1-March 28
Effigy Mounds National Monument 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
February 13
Progressive Dinner, A five-course Valentine’s Day dinner tour of the B&Bs & Inns in Marquette & McGregor. Weekend packages available for information and tickets call   800-896-0910
February 13
Ice Fisheree, Sny Magill Access, South of Pikes Peak. Prizes awarded at 5 p.m.  at Josie’s River Queen, McGregor   800-896-0910
February 19-20
6th Annual Winter Triathlon, Downtown McGregor                                          Friday: City-wide euchre tournament Friday 6 p.m.  (sign up at River Queen), Texas Hold 'Em poker tournament 7 p.m. at McGregor's Landing Event Center, Comedy Act 9 p.m. at Silver Dollar Saloon Saturday 10 a.m. Bed Parade, Bake Sale, Hog Roast 12-4 Crazy Carl's Silver Dollar, City Wide Tournament  1 p.m. - foosball, shuffleboard, darts, pool and bowling, Raffle Drawing Begins at 5 p.m. at Silver Dollar For more info call 563-873-3816
February 27
Stew Cook-off,  4-7 p.m. at McGregor's Landing Event Center . Bring your best stew recipe in categories 800-896-0910
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

March 2010
March 1-March 28
Effigy Mounds National Monument 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
March 5-6-7
McGregor Iowa Gun Show, Collectors and dealers of hunting, antique, classic and investment grade firearms from Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin. Buy, sell and trade. Admission $6, Friday 5-9 p.m., Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-3 866-259-9172
March 14

Jose Cole Circus, Middle School Gym, 2 p.m. McGregor  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, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., National Guard Armory, Hwy 35 N., Prairie du Chien, WI 608-326-8555

April 2010
April 10-11
Trader’s Jubilee, McGregor’s Landing Event Center, A Premier Cowboy Event-trade show, & sale of Old West collectibles & reproductions & Jubilee Saturday Night     866-259-9172
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, Effigy Mounds National Monument, N of Marquette, IA. 563-873-3491
April 24-25
Iowa Wine Trail,  Eagles Landing Winery, Marquette   563-873-2509

May 2010
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 15-16
Uff-da Fest,  Celebrate Norwegian Independence Day! Food& Music Eagles Landing Winery, Marquette   563-873-2509
May 15
Mississippi River Tours by Maiden Voyage, "The Day of the Hunter-Gatherer" Open Boarding leaving McGregor's riverfront at 10 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.  For booking- www.maidenvoyagetours.com 563-586-2123
May 22
Mississippi River Tours by Maiden Voyage, "The Day of the Hunter-Gatherer" Open Boarding leaving McGregor's riverfront at 10 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.  For booking - www.maidenvoyagetours.com 563-586-2123
May 22
Musical Instrument Buy, Sell & Trade Show McGregor's Landing Event Center, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Admission $4.00, children 12 & under free. For more information or to rent space call-563-880-8650
May 29
Mississippi River Tours by Maiden Voyage, "The Day of the Hunter-Gatherer" Open Boarding leaving McGregor's riverfront at 10 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.  For booking- www.maidenvoyagetours.com 563-586-2123
May 29-30

Spring Arts & Crafts Festival, Triangle Park, McGregor.  Purchase handmade arts & crafts  including drawings,  paintings, wood, fiber arts, jewelry, ceramics, pottery, and more.  Live music, wonderful food all in historic downtown McGregor!   800-896-0910 Download rules here   Registration coming soon
May 29-31
Flea Market Under the Bridge, Marquette.  Shop for antiques and other unique and hard-to-find collectables at bargain prices at our popular Flea Market.  563-873-3521

June 2010
June 5
Mississippi River Tours by Maiden Voyage, "The Day of the Hunter-Gatherer" Open Boarding leaving McGregor's riverfront at 10 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.  For booking- www.maidenvoyagetours.com 563-586-2123  
June 12
Brewfest, Old Man River Restaurant & Brewery McGregor.  Join the Old Man for his second annual Brewfest showcasing his handcrafted beers and root beer.  563-873-1999
June 12
Mississippi River Tours by Maiden Voyage, "The Day of the Hunter-Gatherer" Open Boarding leaving McGregor's riverfront at 10 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.  For booking info- www.maidenvoyagetours.com 563-586-2123
June 17-20
Annual Prairie Villa Rendezvous & Flea Market, 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/page3.html
June 19-20
Annual Release Weekend, Be the first to sample our new wines and tour the Great River Road Wine Trail- food & music, Eagles Landing Winery, Marquette. 563-873-2509
June 19

Mississippi River Tours by Maiden Voyage, "The Day of the Hunter-Gatherer" Open Boarding leaving McGregor's riverfront at 10 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.  For booking www.maidenvoyagetours.com 563-586-2123
June 26
Hole in the Sock Gang Street Theatre, Triangle Park, McGregor.  Free show at 1 p.m. old-time street theatre reenactment complete with action-packed bank robberies, cowboy  shootouts and saloon girls.    800-896-0910
June 26

Mississippi River Tours by Maiden Voyage, "The Day of the Hunter-Gatherer" Open Boarding leaving McGregor's riverfront at 10 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.  For booking  www.maidenvoyagetours.com 563-586-2123

July 2010
July 3-4
Independence Day Celebration  in Marquette- Fireworks,  Flea Market, a parade and many other great events!         800-896-0910
July 3-4
Flea Market Under the Bridge, Marquette.  Shop for antiques and other unique and hard-to-find collectables at bargain prices at our popular Flea Market.  563-873-3521
July 3
Mississippi River Tours by Maiden Voyage, "The Day of the Hunter-Gatherer" Open Boarding leaving McGregor's riverfront at 10 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.  For booking- www.maidenvoyagetours.com 563-586-2123
July 4 & 9
Shuttle Guy Tours Tri-State Bicycle Ride This challenging ride begins in McGregor, crosses  into Prairie du Chien, WI, heading through Northwestern Illinois and ends on July 9th in McGregor  800-675-2295
July 17
Great River Car Show & Cruise- Triangle Park, McGregor Triangle Park, McGregor.  More than 40 beautifully kept and restored vintage cars competing for trophies in eight classes  music from the 50’s and 60’s, food & beverages.
July 17-18

Wine-A-Rita Weekend, Sample the new wine craze, food & music, Eagles Landing Winery, Marquette 563-873-2509
July 17

Mississippi River Tours by Maiden Voyage, "The Day of the Hunter-Gatherer" Open Boarding leaving McGregor's riverfront at 10 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.  For booking- www.maidenvoyagetours.com 563-586-2123 

July 31
Hole in the Sock Gang Street Theatre, Triangle Park, McGregor.  Free show at 1 p.m. old-tyme street theatre reenactment complete with action-packed bank robberies, cowboy  shootouts and saloon girls.   800-896-0910
July 31
Mississippi River Tours by Maiden Voyage, "The Day of the Hunter-Gatherer" Open Boarding leaving McGregor's riverfront at 10 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.  For booking  www.maidenvoyagetours.com 563-586-2123 

August 2010
August 7
Rivertown Family Fun Night, Kids art activity, music, food & movie in the park, Marquette City Park  800-896-0912
August 7
Mississippi River Tours by Maiden Voyage, "The Day of the Hunter-Gatherer" Open Boarding leaving McGregor's riverfront at 10 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.  For booking www.maidenvoyagetours.com 563-586-2123 
August 14
Summer Fare Tour, A summer-inspired appetizer dinner tour of the B&Bs and Inns of Marquette and McGregor  800-896-0910
August 14
Mississippi River Tours by Maiden Voyage, "The Day of the Hunter-Gatherer" Open Boarding leaving McGregor's riverfront at 10 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.  For booking  www.maidenvoyagetours.com 563-586-2123 
August 21-22
End of Summer Passport to Wine Country, follow the Iowa Wine Trail, Great River Road Trail and Wisconsin Winery Co-op trail from Eagles Landing Winery, Marquette 563-873-2509
August 21
Mississippi River Tours by Maiden Voyage, "The Day of the Hunter-Gatherer" Open Boarding leaving McGregor's riverfront at 10 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.  For booking www.maidenvoyagetours.com 563-586-2123 
August 28
Hole in the Sock Gang Street Theatre, Triangle Park, McGregor.  Free show at 1 p.m. old-tyme street theatre reenactment complete with action-packed bank robberies, cowboy  shootouts and saloon girls.   800-896-0910
August 28
Mississippi River Tours by Maiden Voyage, "The Day of the Hunter-Gatherer" Open Boarding leaving McGregor's riverfront at 10 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.  For booking  www.maidenvoyagetours.com 563-586-2123 

September 2010
September 4-6

 Good Olde Summertime Labor Day, Flea Market inMarquette all weekend, Labor Day parade Main St., McGregor 11 a.m. Saturday, riverfront festivities following the parade   800-896-0910
September 4-6
Flea Market Under the Bridge, Marquette.  Shop for antiques and other unique and hard-to-find collectables at bargain prices at our popular Flea Market.  563-873-3521
September 4
Mississippi River Tours by Maiden Voyage, "The Day of the Hunter-Gatherer" Open Boarding leaving McGregor's riverfront at 10 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.  For booking  www.maidenvoyagetours.com 563-586-2123 
September 11
Mississippi River Tours by Maiden Voyage, "The Day of the Hunter-Gatherer" Open Boarding leaving McGregor's riverfront at 10 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.  For booking info- www.maidenvoyagetours.com 563-586-2123 
September 18
Railroad Days, Railroad Museum and Info Center, Marquette. Hole in the Sock Gang Shootout at 11 a.m., telegraphy demonstrations, Pokey Pete kids train rides, raffle, storytelling, food stand and more!   800-896-0910
September 18-19

Grape Harvest, Turning grapes into wine, Eagles Landing Winery, Marquette 563-873-2509
September 18-19
Mississippi River Tours by Maiden Voyage, "The Day of the Hunter-Gatherer" Open Boarding leaving McGregor's riverfront at 10 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.  For booking www.maidenvoyagetours.com 563-586-2123 
September 25
Hole in the Sock Gang Street Theatre, Triangle Park, McGregor.  Free show at 1 p.m. old-tyme street theatre reenactment complete with action-packed bank robberies, cowboy  shootouts and saloon girls.    800-896-0910
September 25
Mississippi River Tours Fall Leaf Tour by Maiden Voyage, Open Boarding leaving McGregor's riverfront at 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.  & 3 p.m. For booking www.maidenvoyagetours.com 563-586-2123 

October 2010
October 2-3
Fall Arts & Crafts Festival, Triangle Park, McGregor.  Purchase handmade arts & crafts including drawing & painting, wood productions, quilting, jewelry, glass, ceramics, pottery, and more.  800-896-0910 Download rules here
October 2-3
Flea Market Under the Bridge, Marquette.  Shop for antiques and other unique and hard-to-find collectables.  563-873-3521
October 2-3
Hawk Watch Weekend, Effigy Mounds National Monument, Marquette. Live raptor demonstrations, children & adult educational programs, guided hikes and more. 563-873-3491
October 2
Mississippi River Tours Fall Leaf Tour by Maiden Voyage, Open Boarding leaving McGregor's riverfront at 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.  & 3 p.m. For booking www.maidenvoyagetours.com 563-586-2123 
October 9-10
Leaf Arts & Crafts Festival Triangle Park, McGregor.  Purchase handmade arts & crafts including ironworks, drawing & painting, wood productions, quilting, jewelry, pottery, and more.  Live entertainment  & food all weekend 800-896-0910 Download rules here
October 9-10

Flea Market Under the Bridge, Marquette, Shop for antiques and other unique and hard-to-find collectables at bargain prices at our popular Flea Market.  563-873-3521
October 9
Mississippi River Tours by Maiden Voyage, Fall Leaf Tour, Open Boarding leaving McGregor's riverfront at 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.  & 3 p.m. For booking info- www.maidenvoyagetours.com 563-586-2123 
October 16-17

Oktoberfest, Marquette, Sixth Annual Oktoberfest at Eagles Landing Winery Wine sampling, live music, food 563-873-2509
October 16
Mississippi River Tours by Maiden Voyage, Fall Leaf Tour, Open Boarding leaving McGregor's riverfront at 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.  & 3 p.m. For booking www.maidenvoyagetours.com 563-586-2123 
October 29-30
McGregor Iowa Gun Show, Collectors and dealers of hunting, antique, classic and investment grade firearms from Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin. Buy, sell and trade. 866-259-9172
October 30
Hole in the Sock Gang Street Theatre, Triangle Park, McGregor. Free show at 1 p.m. old-tyme street theatre reenactment complete with action-packed bank robberies, cowboy  shootouts and saloon girls.   800-896-0910

November 2010
November 5-6-7
McGregor Iowa Gun Show, Collectors and dealers of hunting, antique, classic and investment grade firearms from Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin. Buy, sell and trade. Admission $6, Friday 5-9 p.m., Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-3   866-259-9172
November 6-7
Iowa Wine Trail, food, fun & wine tasting, Eagles Landing Winery, Marquette 563-873-2509
November 13-14
Great River Road Wine Trail, food fun & wine tasting, Eagles Landing Winery, Marquette 563-873-2509
November 26-28
Home for the Holidays, sampling warm mulled wine, holiday music & food, Eagles Landing Winery, Marquette 563-873-2509

December 2010
December 4-5
Holiday Open House Weekend, Holiday kick-off weekend, extravagant lights displays, horse-drawn carriage rides, retail open houses & more! Marquette & McGregor, 800-896-0910
December 4-5

Home for the Holidays, sampling warm mulled wine, holiday music & food, Eagles Landing Winery, Marquette 563-873-2509
December 11-12
Home for the Holidays, sampling warm mulled wine, holiday music & food, Eagles Landing Winery, Marquette 563-873-2509
December 18-19
Home for the Holidays, sampling warm mulled wine, holiday music & food, Eagles Landing Winery, Marquette 563-873-2509
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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McGregor, IA 52157
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