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2011 Area Events

June - July - August

September - October - November -December

June 2011

June 3

Friday Farmers Market, Triangle Park, McGregor 3-6 p.m. 800-896-0910

June 3

Lady Luck Casino Lone Wolf Lounge, NTN Buzztime Trivia Night, 7-11pm. Must be 21 or older. Entertainment subject to change/ cancellation without notice. Seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted outside the showroom.

June 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. Find booking information at www.maidenvoyagetours.com or 563-586-2123.

June 4

Effigy Mounds National Monument Junior Ranger Programs: Saturdays in June. Call for more information. Effigy Mounds National Monument, 3 miles North of Marquette, Iowa off HWY 76 563..873..3491

June 4

Lady Luck Casino Lone Wolf Lounge, Mississippi Blue, Blues and classic Rock ballads from LaCrosse, 7-11pm. Must be 21 or older. Entertainment subject to change/cancellation without notice. Seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted outside the showroom.

June 4-5

Great River Road Wine Trail, Follow the breath taking Great River Road Wine Trail June 4^th and 5^th from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm each day for a wonderful selection of food and wine! Contact Eagles Landing Winery or http://greatriverroadwinetrail.org for more event information. Winery Hours 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. 563-873-2509

June 10

Friday Farmers Market, Triangle Park, McGregor 3-6 p.m. 800-896-0910

June 10

Watercolor, Wine Tasting and Massage, Join the Lamp Post Inn & Gallery for a relaxing, creative evening from 6:00-8:00pm. Your evening will include painting watercolor cards with artist Natalie Heiring from the Lamp Post Inn & Gallery, wine tasting with Roger Halverson from The Eagles Landing Winery, and massage with Patti Campbell from The Green Room Spa. Cost of $30 includes painting supplies, wine tasting, and a few appetizers. Massages will be offered for $1.00/minute up to 20 minutes. Pre-registration is required; to make reservations call 563-873-1849.

June 10-12

The Natural Gait, LLC., Women's Clinic, Nestled between the bluffs of the Mississippi River and Yellow River State Forest, you will find unique campground/cabin lodging, horse trails/activities, and a multitude of outdoor recreational opportunities. For more information call 563-535-7314 or visit http://www.naturalgaitresort.com/.

June 11

Effigy Mounds National Monument Birdwalk, 8 a.m. -10 a.m. Effigy Mounds National Monument, 3 miles North of Marquette, Iowa off HWY 76 563..873..3491

June 11

Murder Mystery Night at The Lamp Post Inn & Gallery, Join us for an evening of fun and suspense while solving a murder mystery and enjoying a 4 course meal! This 3-hour event will include between 8 to 12 people and will begin at 6pm. Various themes are available for the murder mysteries including Pirate, 70's, and Roman. Reservations are required at least 2 weeks in advance for scheduled dates; however, if you have your own group you may call to book an already scheduled date or set your own. The cost is $40/person. After reservations are made, your part will be sent to you so you will have ample time to prepare and decide on appropriate attire for your character. For more information or to make reservations please call (563) 873-1849.

June 11

The Natural Gait, LLC., Cave Concert featuring Big Blue Sky, Nestled between the bluffs of the Mississippi River and Yellow River State Forest, you will find unique campground/cabin lodging, horse trails/activities, and a multitude of outdoor recreational opportunities. For more information call 563-535-7314 or visit http://www.naturalgaitresort.com/.

June 11

Lady Luck Casino Lone Wolf Lounge, 88 MPH, Prairie du Chien's own - Classic rock and modern rock, 7-11pm. Must be 21 or older. Entertainment subject to change/ cancellation without notice. Seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted outside the showroom.

June 17

Friday Farmers Market, Triangle Park, McGregor 3-6 p.m. 800-896-0910

June 17

June 18

The Natural Gait, LLC., Open House, Nestled between the bluffs of the Mississippi River and Yellow River State Forest, you will find unique campground/cabin lodging, horse trails/activities, and a multitude of outdoor recreational opportunities. For more information call 563-535-7314 or visit http://www.naturalgaitresort.com/.

June 18

Lady Luck Casino Lone Wolf Lounge, Swamp Cats, classic rock and party band, 7-11pm. Must be 21 or older. Entertainment subject to change/ cancellation without notice. Seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted outside the showroom.

June 18-19

Annual Release Weekend, Be the first to come and sample our new 2011 wines! While here purchase a bottle of our Award Winning Wine while sitting under our pergola. Live Music ~ Saturday, June 18^th 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Eagles Landing Winery, Marquette, IA. Winery Hours 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. 563-873-2509

June 23-26

The Natural Gait, LLC., Doc Hammill Driving Clinic, Nestled between the bluffs of the Mississippi River and Yellow River State Forest, you will find unique campground/cabin lodging, horse trails/activities, and a multitude of outdoor recreational opportunities. For more information call 563-535-7314 or visit http://www.naturalgaitresort.com/.

June 24

Friday Farmers Market, Triangle Park, McGregor 3-6 p.m. 800-896-0910

June 24

June 25

2nd Annual Lazy River Beer & Wine Festival

Marquette Riverfront 11am to 5 pm- A premier wine & beer tasting event featuring handcrafted wine from three Iowa wineries & handcrafted brews from three Iowa breweries, a hog roast, other great food, games & live entertainment. ONLY 600 TICKETS AVAILABLE! Advanced tickets $20.00 - $25.00 at the Gate. Ticket includes: Wine Bag, Sampling Glass, 20 tickets for sampling of your choice.

For information or advanced tickets call. 800-896-0910 or visit www.lazyriverfest.com

June 25

Hole in the Sock Gang Street Theatre, Triangle Park (in front of Uncle Sam's Saloon), McGregor. Free public show starting at 1:00pm and lasting for approximately an hour and a half. Held rain or shine! Bring your lawn chairs and come check out this 1880s Street Theater Group as they put on an exciting reenactment complete with action-packed bank robberies, cowboy shootouts and saloon girls. For further information or to book the Gang for your next event visit their website at www.holeinthesockgang.com or call the Chamber at 800-896-0910.

June 25

Lady Luck Casino Lone Wolf Lounge, Marshall Star, Country music, 7-11pm. Must be 21 or older. Entertainment subject to change/ cancellation without notice. Seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted outside the showroom.

July 2011

July 1

New Art Show Opening. Friday 5:30 pm at the McGregor Marquette Center for the Arts, 158 Main St., McGregor; refreshments provided, no entry fee! Featuring the works of local artists, Margaret and Larry Stone. Margaret and Larry share a love of nature and the outdoors. Margaret's artistic skills turn her handmade baskets into objects of both function and beauty. She regularly teaches basket-weaving classes.

July 1-Sept 5

Effigy Mounds National Monument Ranger Guided Programs., Hikes, walks and talks presented daily, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. There are also special talks /demonstrations at 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. Effigy Mounds National Monument, 3 miles North of Marquette, Iowa off HWY 76 563..873..3491

July 1

Friday Farmers Market, Triangle Park, McGregor 3-6 p.m. 800-896-0910

July 1

Watercolor, Wine Tasting and Massage, Join the Lamp Post Inn & Gallery for a relaxing, creative evening from 6:00-8:00pm. Your evening will include painting watercolor cards with artist Natalie Heiring from the Lamp Post Inn & Gallery, wine tasting with Roger Halvorson from The Eagles Landing Winery, and massage with Patti Campbell from The Green Room Spa. Cost of $30 includes painting supplies, wine tasting, and a few appetizers. Massages will be offered for $1.00/minute up to 20 minutes. Pre-registration is required; to make reservations call 563-873-1849.

July 1

July 2, 3 & 4

4th of July Flea Market, Under the Bridge. Marquette. Browse through arts, crafts, & collectibles. Boy Scout Food Stand on event grounds. Sponsored by the Marquette Action Club, 563-873-3521.

July 2

Independence Day Celebration in Marquette- Parade Saturday, downtown Marquette at 11 a.m. Fireworks Saturday at dusk on the Marquette and McGregor riverfront. McGregor will also have riverfront activities including live music by Wind in the Barley & great food from 11-7pm 800-896-0910

July 2

Effigy Mounds National Monument Junior Ranger Programs: Saturdays in July. Call for more information. Effigy Mounds National Monument, 3 miles North of Marquette, Iowa off HWY 76 563..873..3491

Daily throughout October

Mississippi River Tours by Maiden Voyage, "The Day of the Hunter-Gatherer" Open Boarding daily leaving McGregor's riverfront at 10 a.m. Saturdays 10am & 2pm. Find booking information at www.maidenvoyagetours.com or 563-586-2123.

July 2

Lady Luck Casino Lone Wolf Lounge, $2000 Karaoke Contest - 1st Round of 15 singers, 7-11pm. Must be 21 or older. Entertainment subject to change/ cancellation without notice. Seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted outside the showroom.

July 8

Friday Farmers Market, Triangle Park, McGregor 3-6 p.m. 800-896-0910

July 8

Music At the Gazebo, Gazebo Park, McGregor 6:30 Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the music of the Dixie Guys!

July 8

Daily throughout October

July 9

Effigy Mounds National Monument Birdwalk, 8 a.m. -10 a.m. Effigy Mounds National Monument, 3 miles North of Marquette, Iowa off HWY 76 563..873..3491

July 9

Lady Luck Casino Lone Wolf Lounge, $2000 Karaoke Contest - 2nd Round of 15 singers, 7-11pm. Must be 21 or older. Entertainment subject to change/ cancellation without notice. Seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted outside the showroom.

July 15

Friday Farmers Market, Triangle Park, McGregor 3-6 p.m. 800-896-0910

July 15

Summer D.A.R.E. Dance, July 15th, 2011. 7:00-10:00pm. McGregor's Landing, 111 First Street, McGregor. Music by RZ Soundtracks, Admission $3.00, Anyone Age 10-15 is Invited. All proceeds from the dance will be used to fund the D.A.R.E. Program. Soda and Pizza available for purchase. Buses will pick up at normal dance bus stops in Marquette, Monona, Farmersburg and Luana.

July 15

July 16

9th Annual Great River Car Show & Cruise- Triangle Park, McGregor. Saturday , July 16th. More than 40 beautifully kept and restored vintage cars and motorcycles competing for trophies in nine classes including a motorcycle class, music from the 50’s and 60’s, food & beverages. Registration begins at 9:00am, cruise at 2:00pm, raffle drawing at 4:00pm. Held Rain or Shine! Sponsored by the McGregor Achievement Club & McGregor -Marquette Chamber of Commerce. To enter, purchase raffle tickets or for more information please call: 800-896-0910.

July 16

The "Butterflies Are Coming" to the Paper Moon! On Saturday, July 16th at 11am and 3pm meet Monarch Butterfly educator, Kathy McGrath. Since retiring from teaching Kathy has devoted her free time to the Monarch Butterfly. The event is for all ages and Kathy will be coming with butterflies in all stages of their life cycle. She will share her knowledge on finding, caring for, identifying, tagging, releasing and tracking of these beautiful butterflies. This past winter, Kathy and her husband Pat McGrath followed the the Monarch to California on their annual migration. Don't miss this exciting event. There will even be butterfly cookies. Kathy McGrath is the former Kathy White, and with her husband was raised in Prairie du Chien. Call the Paper Moon at 873-3357 for more information.

July 16

The Natural Gait, LLC., 2nd Annual Yellow River Yak Fest, Nestled between the bluffs of the Mississippi River and Yellow River State Forest, you will find unique campground/cabin lodging, horse trails/activities, and a multitude of outdoor recreational opportunities. For more information call 563-535-7314 or visit http://www.naturalgaitresort.com/.

Daily throughout October

July 16

Effigy Mounds National Monument Moonlight Hike, Reservations taken by phone starting July 11^th, Effigy Mounds National Monument, 3 miles north of Marquette on HWY 76, 563..873..3491

July 16

Lady Luck Casino Lone Wolf Lounge, $2000 Karaoke Contest -3rd Round of 15 singers, 7-11pm. Must be 21 or older. Entertainment subject to change/ cancellation without notice. Seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted outside the showroom.

July 16-17

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

July 22

Friday Farmers Market, Triangle Park, McGregor 3-6 p.m. 800-896-0910

July 22

Daily throughout October

July 23

The Natural Gait, LLC., Poker Run, Nestled between the bluffs of the Mississippi River and Yellow River State Forest, you will find unique campground/cabin lodging, horse trails/activities, and a multitude of outdoor recreational opportunities. For more information call 563-535-7314 or visit http://www.naturalgaitresort.com/.

July 23

Lady Luck Casino Lone Wolf Lounge, $2000 Karaoke Contest - Semi-Finals - 30 singers, 7-11pm. Must be 21 or older. Entertainment subject to change/ cancellation without notice. Seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted outside the showroom.

July 29

Friday Farmers Market, Triangle Park, McGregor 3-6 p.m. 800-896-0910

July 29

July 30

The Natural Gait, LLC., Cave Concert featuring Sawtooth Bluegrass Band, Nestled between the bluffs of the Mississippi River and Yellow River State Forest, you will find unique campground/cabin lodging, horse trails/activities, and a multitude of outdoor recreational opportunities. For more information call 563-535-7314 or visit http://www.naturalgaitresort.com/.

Daily throughout October

July 30

Lady Luck Casino Lone Wolf Lounge, $2000 Karaoke Contest - Finals - 10 singers, 7-11pm. Must be 21 or older. Entertainment subject to change/ cancellation without notice. Seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted outside the showroom.

August 2011

Aug 1-Sept 5

August 2-8

Clayton County Fair- National, Iowa www.claytoncountyfair.com

August 5

Friday Farmers Market, Triangle Park, McGregor 3-6 p.m. 800-896-0910

August 5

BIG BLUE SKY "Original River Groove Music" with singer - song writer Jon Stravers on the Mississippi Explorer River Cruise. Held Saturday, August 20th at 6:30pm. $25 per person, Bring your own Beverage. Visit www.mississippiexplorer.cor or www.bigblueskyproject.com or call 563.586.2621 for more information.

August 6

The Paper Moon has a book signing on Saturday, August 6 from 1-3pm. You are invited to meet and greet Wisconsin author, Kathleen Ernst. Kathleen will be autographing her latest book, "Murder at Old World Wisconsin". Kathleen has published many books and several were young adult mysteries for American Girl publishers. She has been featured on Wisconsin Public Radio. "Murder at Old World Wisconsin" is a cozy crime set at the State of Wisconsin Historic Site Old World. Please feel free to call the Paper Moon at 563-873-3357 to reserve your copy.

August 6

Lady Luck Casino Lone Wolf Lounge, The Matthew Haeffel Band 7-11pm. Must be 21 or older. Entertainment subject to change/ cancellation without notice. Seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted outside the showroom.

August 6

Effigy Mounds National Monument Junior Ranger Programs: Saturdays in August. Call for more information. Effigy Mounds National Monument, 3 miles North of Marquette, Iowa off HWY 76 563..873..3491

Daily throughout October

August 12

Friday Farmers Market, Triangle Park, McGregor 3-6 p.m. 800-896-0910

August 12

Daily throughout October

August 13

Effigy Mounds National Monument Kids' Archeology Day, There will be many activities taking place on the lawn and in the visitors center including pottery making, basket weaving, beading, Native American games to make and play, prehistoric tools and weapons on display and a sandbox archeological dig for the children. Call for more information. Effigy Mounds National Monument, 3 miles North of Marquette, Iowa off HWY 76 563.873.3491

August 13

Lady Luck Casino Lone Wolf Lounge, Muleskinner, Country Band, 7-11pm. Must be 21 or older. Entertainment subject to change/ cancellation without notice. Seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted outside the showroom.

August 19

Friday Farmers Market, Triangle Park, McGregor 3-6 p.m. 800-896-0910

August 19

The Natural Gait, LLC., Cave Concert featuring Switchback, Nestled between the bluffs of the Mississippi River and Yellow River State Forest, you will find unique campground/cabin lodging, horse trails/activities, and a multitude of outdoor recreational opportunities. For more information call 563-535-7314 or visit http://www.naturalgaitresort.com/.

August 20

Effigy Mounds National Monument Junior Ranger hike. This event will be held at 1:00pm. There will be a hike and an opportunity to earn a Junior Ranger Day patch! Call for more information. Effigy Mounds National Monument, 3 miles North of Marquette, Iowa off HWY 76 563.873.3491

August 20

August 20-21

The Natural Gait, LLC., 9th Annual Haybarn Rondy. VENDORS WANTED. 10x10 booth, Electric - $10.00 Non-electric - FREE. Nestled between the bluffs of the Mississippi River and Yellow River State Forest, you will find unique campground/cabin lodging, horse trails/activities, and a multitude of outdoor recreational opportunities. For more information call Linda @ 563-535-7314 or visit http://www.naturalgaitresort.com/.

August 20-21

End of Summer Passport to Wine Country, Wine-A-Rita Weekend Come sample Wine-A-Rita's and enjoy the fun! While here purchase a bottle of our Award Winning Wine while sitting in our “Wine Garden”. Live Music ~ Hannah Haupt - Saturday, August 20th 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Winery Hours 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. Follow the Iowa Wine Trail, Great River Road Trail and Wisconsin Winery Co-op trail from Eagles Landing Winery, Marquette 563-873-2509

Daily throughout October

August 20

Effigy Mounds National Monument Birdwalk, 8 a.m. -10 a.m. Effigy Mounds National Monument, 3 miles North of Marquette, Iowa off HWY 76 563..873..3491

August 20

Lady Luck Casino Lone Wolf Lounge, Boss Grant & The Johnny Cash Revue, 7-11pm. Must be 21 or older. Entertainment subject to change/ cancellation without notice. Seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted outside the showroom.

Aug 20-21

The Natural Gait, LLC., 9th Annual Haybarn Rondy, Nestled between the bluffs of the Mississippi River and Yellow River State Forest, you will find unique campground/cabin lodging, horse trails/activities, and a multitude of outdoor recreational opportunities. For more information call 563-535-7314 or visit http://www.naturalgaitresort.com/.

August 25

Effigy Mounds National Monument National Park Service Birthday (Founder's Day), Celebrate the birthday of the National Park Service, August 25, 1916. Effigy Mounds National Monument, 3 miles north of Marquette, Iowa off of HWY 76, 563..873..3491.

August 26

Friday Farmers Market, Triangle Park, McGregor 3-6 p.m. 800-896-0910

August 27

Daily throughout October

August 27

Lady Luck Casino Lone Wolf Lounge, Shake Rattle & Roll 50s & 60s Band 7-11pm. Must be 21 or older. Entertainment subject to change/ cancellation without notice. Seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted outside the showroom.

September 2011

September 2

Friday Farmers Market, Triangle Park, McGregor 3-6 p.m. 800-896-0910

September 3, 4 & 5

Labor Day Flea Market, Under the Bridge. Marquette. Browse through arts, crafts, & collectibles. Boy Scout Food Stand on event grounds. Sponsored by the Marquette Action Club, 563-873-3521.

September 3

LABOR DAY WEEKEND! Good Ole Summertime Labor Day Celebration: Labor Day parade Main St., McGregor Saturday, 11:00am. Kids games in Triangle park starting at 9:00am on Saturday & Hole in the Sock Gang performance at 1:00pm. Interested in being in the parade? Please contact the Chamber at 800-896-0910.

Daily throughout October

September 3

Hole in the Sock Gang Street Theater, Triangle Park (in front of Uncle Sam's Saloon), McGregor. Free public show starting at 1:00pm and lasting for approximately an hour and a half. Held rain or shine! Bring your lawn chairs and come check out this 1880s Street Theater Group as they put on an exciting reenactment complete with action-packed bank robberies, cowboy shootouts and saloon girls. For further information or to book the Gang for your next event visit their website at www.holeinthesockgang.com or call the Chamber at 800-896-0910.

September 4

Sunday, September 4th 1-3pm, Sidewalk Art & Massage featuring Artist Natalie Heiring & Licensed Massage Therapist Monica Tiffany. Located in front of Bickel Insurance and Green Room Spa, Main Street McGregor. For more information please contact: Natalie Heiring, Lamp Post Inn & Gallery, 563.873.1849 or Monica Tiffany, Green Room Spa, 563.873.2639.

September 9

Friday Farmers Market, Triangle Park, McGregor 3-6 p.m. 800-896-0910

Daily throughout October

September 10

Lady Luck Casino Lone Wolf Lounge, 98 In the Shade Classic Rock, 7-11pm. Must be 21 or older. Entertainment subject to change/ cancellation without notice. Seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted outside the showroom.

September 16

Friday Farmers Market, Triangle Park, McGregor 3-6 p.m. 800-896-0910

September 16-17

GRAND OPENING! Open House: Yours Mine & Hours Events. Garage & Sidewalk Sale. Antiques, Furniture, Baby Furniture, Clothing-Adult, Children & Baby, Knickknacks, Household Items. Pumpkins, Gourds, Indian Corn, Mums, Peppers and more! Michele & Sarah: Planning, Designing, Decorating, Coordinating. 201 Ann Street, McGregor. 855.248.5267 or events@TJCummuta.com

September 17

Effigy Mounds National Monument Birdwalk, 8 a.m. -10 a.m. Effigy Mounds National Monument, 3 miles North of Marquette, Iowa off HWY 76 563..873..3491

September 17

Effigy Mounds National Monument Moonlight Hike, Reservations taken by phone starting September 12th, Effigy Mounds National Monument, 3 miles north of Marquette on HWY 76, 563..873..3491

Daily throughout October

September 17

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 17

Oktoberfest, Old Man River Brewery, McGregor. Live music from the Guttenberg German Band, Steak Fry for $12. 563-873-1999

September 17-18

Grape Harvest, Enjoy sampling our International Award Winning Wines. While here purchase a bottle of our Award Winning Wine while sitting under our pergola and take pleasure in the breathtaking beauty of the autumn colors. Live Music ~ Saturday, September 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Eagles Landing Winery, Marquette, IA. Winery Hours 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. 563-873-2509.

September 23

McGregor Historical Society Event, from 6-8pm. Stop in at the McGregor Museum for wine and cheese tasting while celebrating the donation of the Andrew Clemens Sand Bottle.

September 23

September 23, from 5:30-7pm Art Show Opening at McGregor Marquette Center for the Arts Featuring Artists: Natalie Heiring-Watercolor and Pastel Tamara Kopecky-Ceramics Jeffery Flug-Ceramics Kelsey Schroeder-Ceramics.

September 24

Effigy Mounds National Monument Public Lands Day, Please call for more information. Effigy Mounds National Monument, 3 miles North of Marquette, Iowa off HWY 76 563..873..3491.

September 24-25

Fall-der-All, Froelich, IA. Gates open at 8:00am. Saturday: Kids Tractor Pull, Clip Clop Wagon Rides, Rope Making, Paint Ball & Giant Sling Shot target shooting, Cannon demonstrations, Barn Dance Saturday, 5:30-9:30pm Sunday: Antique & Mini tractor Pull, NEI Classic tractor ride coming through, 3:00pm Raffle drawing. Both Days: Lunch Stand in Barn, Blacksmith demonstrations, Live music, Barrel Rides, Thrashing of Oats, Displaying of old engines...AND MORE! Admission: $5.00, 12& under FREE! Froelich Foundation for Preservation of Farm Tractor History, Located on Highway 18&52 about 4 miles East of Monona, 563.536.2841 or froelichfoundation@yahoo.com

September 24

4:30-dark. 1st Annual Marquette Car Show. Under the Bridge, Marquette. FREE Admission! FREE Registration! Anybody welcome to enter! From 7-11pm join Denny & the DC Drifters at the Lone Wolf at Lady Luck Casino. Must be 21 to enter.

Daily throughout October

September 24

September 30

McGregor Marquette Center for the Arts Free photographic lecture 5-7pm. Friday September 30, 2011 by Joan Liffring-Zug Bourret of Iowa City and McGregor Social Hour from 5-6:30 P.M., Lecture at 6:30 P.M. A photographer for over sixty years, Joan will show and tell about the images in her recent autobiography. Places and People: A Search for Visual Truth and Social Justice She will close with her nature images of Pikes Peak Park and the Mississippi. Joan's photographs appeared for many years in the Des Moines Register, The Iowan Magazine, and national publications. She was elected to the Iowa Women's Hall of Fame in 1996.

October 2011

October 1

Gourd Etching Workshop to be Held at McGregor Marquette Center for the Arts. Hard-shelled gourds, like apple gourds or birdhouse gourds are often painted once they’ve dried. But you can also “etch” the green skin from the gourd and “paint” it using permanent markers. Quick, easy and inexpensive! To learn this technique, attend ISU Extension workshop at the McGregor-Marquette Center for the Arts at 158 Main Street, McGregor on Saturday, October 1st from 10:00 AM until noon. Participants will learn the basics of growing gourds, learn how to etch and color a gourd and get a “practice” gourd to take home. You can even try it out on site in case you have any questions! To register, call ISU Extension, Clayton County at 245-1451 by Friday, September 30.

October 1-2

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 Download Applications Here

October 1-2

Flea Market Under the Bridge, Marquette. Shop for antiques and other unique and hard-to-find collectables. 563-873-3521

October 1-2

Hawk Watch Weekend, Effigy Mounds National Monument, Marquette. Live raptor demonstrations, children & adult educational programs, guided hikes and more. 563-873-3491

October 1-2

McGregor Public Library Book Sale. 9:30am-3:30pm. Accepting donations of books, DVDs, VHS and CDs for the sale. The money raised will be used toward library programs and materials, including audio books, children's programs and popular fiction. For more information: 563.873.3318 or mplib@mchsi.com

October 2

St. Mary's Fall Festival, Annual Chicken Dinner & more. Main Street, McGregor 563-873-2665

October 2

Mississippi River Sculpture Park will host its Fall Colors River Cruise and "Fun"-raiser. The non-profit park hopes to generate park donations, and provide a place to meet other Friends of the Park. Now is your time to share in the river's surprises and be close-up to nature, eagles, and back sloughs. See the colorful fall leaves from the river's perspective and, at the same time, help your local park thrive. Your $25 donation includes your ticket cost and snacks onboard ~ bring your favorite beverage and binoculars. Cruise runs rain or shine ~ the Mississippi Explorer excursion boat is covered, warm, dry & hopping with music. Arrive around 4 pm at the Mississippi Explorer dock on St. Feriole island in PdC ~ the boat leaves at 4:30 pm. Tickets are $25 ea. ~ To reserve your seat, call Marilyn Leys at 608-326-0862 ~ thank you for your donation!! www.MississippiRiverSculpturePark.com

October 6

Yellow River State Forest Field Day, October 6th, 9am-4pm. After lunch, ISU Extension and District Foresters will lead a demonstration on log quality. Work with District Foresters to sharpen tree identification skills. The program will be held at the Yellow River State Forest Headquarters complex, 729 State Forest Road (County HWY B25). Please make your reservations by Oct.1st with Jesse Randall at (515) 294-1168 or email: randallj@iastate.edu. Participants should dress for outdoor conditions. More information and full agenda can be found at www.forestry.iastate.edu.

October 7

Friday, October 7th, 6-8pm. The Lamp Post Inn & Gallery presents Stepping Out, celebrating Area Artists. The 2nd Annual Stepping Out includes watercolors, sketches, pastels, pen & Ink, Folk Art, Engraving, Jewelry and more. Select pieces will be available for purchase. For your entertainment Live Music by Mandy LaBarge will be provided. 424 Main St, McGregor. Call 563.873.1849 for more information.

October 7

Friday, October 7th, 6-7:30pm McGregor Marquette Center for the Arts. Live Life Laughingly! Come join us for a fun evening of laughter with Laura Gentry, one of the nation's foremost laughter yoga teachers. She'll have you in stitches! It's FUN! It's FREE! 158 Main Street, McGregor. www.LaughingLaura.com

October 7

Friday, October 7th, 5-8pm. Junipers's Home Decor & Gifts is hosting Witches' Night Out! Fortune Teller, Costume Contest-best costume in show wins a GRAND PRIZE, 10% OFF all merchandise for anyone dressed in a witch costume, Door Prizes every half hour, Food & Drink! Come in costume or come as you are...it will be a Witchy Night Out with food, fun and entertainment! 205 W. Blackhawk Ave., Prairie du Chien, WI. 608.326.1002

October 8

Saturday, October 8th 9am-12pm, Sidewalk Art & Massage featuring Artist Natalie Heiring & Licensed Massage Therapist Monica Tiffany. Located in front of Bickel Insurance and Green Room Spa, Main Street McGregor. For more information please contact: Natalie Heiring, Lamp Post Inn & Gallery, 563.873.1849 or Monica Tiffany, Green Room Spa, 563.873.2639.

October 8

Lady Luck Casino Lone Wolf Lounge, Crazy Keys Dueling Pianos, 7-11pm. Must be 21 or older. Entertainment subject to change/ cancellation without notice. Seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted outside the showroom.

Daily throughout October

October 8-9

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 Download Application Here

October 8-9

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

Daily throughout October

October 15-16

Oktoberfest, We welcome you to Food, Fun & Festivities at our 7^th Annual Oktoberfest Celebration Enjoy sampling our International Award Winning Wines. While sampling, a must to sample is our Oktoberfest Wine! While here purchase a bottle of our Award Winning Wine while sitting under our pergola and capture the spectacular beauty of our quant little river town. Live Music both days 11:00 am – 4 pm. Eagles Landing Winery, Marquette, IA. Winery Hours 10:00 am - 5:00 pm563-873-2509

October 17 (POSTPONED)

Monday, October 17th 10am-5pm. Clinical Thermography. (DUE TO EQUIPMENT FAILURE THIS EVENT WILL BE POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFORMATION! )Experience this safe, private, accurate health screening. Brought to you by Radiant Health Imaging, available at The Green Room Spa, McGregor. Call 563.873.2639 to schedule your appointment! www.RadiantHealthImaging.com

October 19-23

McGregor Historical Society will be sponsoring The Fiery Trail. Iowa and The Civil War History on the move it is a traveling exhibit 32 ft trailer and is part of the State Historical Museum's educational outreach program. We will have it parked in front of the McGregor Museum Oct. 19th - 23rd. This is free to the public. 563.873.2220

October 21-23

River Junction Trade Co., Traders Jubilee - at McGregor’s Landing Event Center in McGregor, RA Premier Cowboy Event-trade show, & sale of Old West collectibles & reproductions & Jubilee Saturday Night 866-259-9172 or http://www.riverjunction.com/

October 21-22

October 21-22, Traders Jubilee, Party on the Front Porch. In past years the BIG TRADERS JUBILEE show, sale and social is so well attended that the revelry would often spill out into the streets. So this year we are making Food and Refreshments readily available for y'all. Public Welcome, Period Dress not required, Open to everyone 21 and over. Free to attend. 866-259-9172 or http://www.riverjunction.com/

October 22

October 26

ALL CHILDREN INVITED! Halloween Party at the McGregor Public Library. Wednesday, October 26th from 7-8pm. Dress up and join us for a night of Fun and Treats!

October 28-29

Haunted Cave Tour, Spook Cave & Campground. 6:30-9pm. Looking to be spooked? The Spook Cave staff will take you in by boat for the ride of your life! Proceeds go to our employee's college funds! Recommended Ages 10 & up! Admission $10. Held rain or shine. Spook Cave & Campground, 13299 Spook Cave Road, McGregor. For more information call, 563.873.2144

October 29

Rockin' Halloween Party. The Lone Wolf Bar, Lady Luck Casino. Saturday, October 29 at 7pm. Tickets are on sale now for $10! Dance the night away to the tunes of Free Fallin' Tom Petty Tribute Band. Enjoy a costume contest, spooky appetizers, prizes and more! 1-800-4-YOU-BET.

October 29

November 2011

November 4-6

Gun Show, McGregor's Landing Event Center, 111 First St, McGregor. Friday 4-8pm, Saturday 9am-5pm and Sunday 9am-3pm. BUY, SELL, TRADE- Arms, Guns, Knives, Indian Artifacts, Old West & Hunting Collectables. No Loaded or Illegal guns will be allowed. Open to the Public, $6 kids 12 and under free. Also looking for Dealers Sale/Trade $35 for 3 days. For more information visit www.iowaantiquearmscollectors.com, ring Jim Boeke at 563.873.2387, write to P.O. Box 275, McGregor, IA 52157 or e-mail to theboss@alpinecom.net.

November 5

November 5-6

Iowa Wine Trail, Follow the Iowa Wine Trail for the greatest time with food and wine! The event is November 5^th and 6^th from 10 am to 5 pm each day. Contact www.iowawinetrail.com or Eagles Landing Winery for more event information. Winery Hours 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. 563-873-2509

November 12-13

Great River Road Wine Trail, Follow the breath taking Great River Road Wine Trail November 12^th and 13th from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm each day for a wonderful selection of food and wine! Contact http://greatriverroadwinetrail.org or Eagles Landing Winery for more event information. Winery Hours 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. 563-873-2509

November 19

November 19th. 10am-3pm. 5th Annual Craft Fair & Basket Auction at the McGregor Public Library. Local crafters with quilts, soaps, jewelry, candles and more. Complimentary cookies, coffee and hot apple cider. Gift Baskets Silent Auction too! Shop locally for great Christmas Gifts

November 19-20

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

November 26

St. Mary's Church, McGregor, IA. November 26, 9am-3:30pm. Holiday Fair & Open House. Food & Refreshments, Many local Crafters, Handmade Items & Things for home. Vendors Needed! Contact Sue Pennington, (563) 873-1066 or Peggy Abel, (563) 880-4673

November 26

Lady Luck Casino Lone Wolf Lounge, Hunks Las Vegas Male Revue - 2 shows 6 pm and 8:30pm. Prices to TBD.. Must be 21 or older. Entertainment subject to change/ cancellation without notice. Seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted outside the showroom.

December 2011

December 3

Effigy Mounds National Monument Holiday Open House, 9am-4pm, Effigy Mounds National Monument, 3 miles north of Marquette, IA, off HWY 76. 563..873..3491

December 9

Canadian Pacific- Marquette Riverfront on December 9th at 5:20 pm. “The Holiday Train is truly “Making a difference, one stop at a time” and we are honored to be one of only two stops being made in Iowa this year! I encourage everyone in the area to come out and enjoy the festivities. There will be carolers and chestnuts roasting on an open fire! A great way to get in the Holiday spirit!” says Bethany Reed, Executive Director of the McGregor Marquette Chamber of Commerce. The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will be making a stop in Marquette, Iowa on December 9. The Canadian Pacific train is adorned with hundreds of thousands of lights and serves as a stage for live musical performances. It is an extravagant sight and an event full of holiday cheer. The brightly decorated train will stop at Marquette’s Riverfront Marina at 5:20pm on Friday, December 9^th. This stop will help the community and surrounding area collect food and money for the Clayton County Food Shelf. The following businesses will have drop boxes for food donations: Crazy Carl’s Silver Dollar, Creative Enz, Eagles Landing Winery, Marquette Café, McGregor Pharmacy and The Paper Moon. All are asked to bring a donation of nonperishable food items or a monetary donation to the area business or to the Holiday Train that evening. See you there! For more information call 563.873.2186.

December 10-11

Holiday Open House Weekend, Holiday kick-off weekend, extravagant lights displays, horse-drawn carriage rides, retail open houses & more! Marquette & McGregor800-896-0910

December 22-23

Home for the Holidays, Come sample our Award Winning Warmed Mulled Wines. A perfect Holiday Treat! Eagles Landing Winery, Marquette, IA. Winery Hours 10:00 am - 5:00 pm 563-873-2509

January 2012

Saturdays & Sundays, January 7-March 26

Winter Film Festival. Special display and movies (variety of local and national topics) are shown Saturdays and Sundays on
the hour, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. and Mondays at 1 p.m. Admission is free, and the monument is open to the public daily. Call for a list of the films or visit our web site at www.nps.gov/efmo to obtain a listing. Effigy Mounds National Monument, 3 miles North of Marquette, Iowa off HWY 76 563..873..3491 ext 112

January 21-22

Snowball Fest. Let the snowballs fly. Come in and pick a snowball for discounts up to 50% off. Make sure you sample some warmed Mulled Award Winning Wine. Free Wine Tasting Daily. Open 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. Eagles Landing Winery, 563.873.2509

January 28-29

Sa McGregor Fiber & Fabric Arts Fest, 9am – 5pm; Sun. 9am – 3pm,

Demonstrations, vendors, and seminars about quilting and sewing, spinning and weaving, knitting and crocheting, and much more. Saturday style show of hand-made garments, and antique sewing machine displays. Tea Room open, McGregor's Landing Event Center, 111 1st Street, McGregor, IA 52157.

Contact Information: Linda Boeke 563-880-0093; Beth Regan 563-880-8677; mcgregorslandingeventcenter.com

McGregor - Marquette Chamber of Commerce
146 Main St, Box 105
McGregor, IA 52157
mac-marq@alpinecom.net