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2009 Events
January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August
September - October - November - December
| May 30 |
| Unveiling of "The Voyageur," Mississippi River Sculpture Park, St. Feriole Island, Prairie du Chien. 3:00 p.m. Call 608-326-7333 for details. |
| June 5 |
| Friday Farmer's Market, Triangle Park, McGregor. 3 - 6 p.m. Local & regional food items. 800-896-0910 |
| June 6 |
| Tour to Sny Magill Mounds- Effigy Mounds National Monument 8 a.m. departure St. Feriole Island, Prairie du Chien- 5 hour cruise Board the Mississippi Explorer Cruises for a backwaters tour to an area of the Effigy Mounds seldom visited guided by an Effigy Park Ranger 877-647-7397 |
| June 12 |
| Friday Farmers Market, Marquette near Schoolhouse Mall 3 - 6 p.m. Local & regional food items. 800-896-0910 |
| June 12-13 |
| Michael Martin Murphy Concert & Trailride, The Natural Gait Please call 877-776-2208 for details. |
| June 13 |
| Murder Mystery Dinner, The Lamp Post Inn & Gallery Please call 563-873-1849 for details and reservations. |
| June 13 |
| McGregor Beer & Wine Tasting, sponsored by Old Man River Restaurant & Brewery, Eagles Landing Winery, and McGregor'sTop Shelf. 1:30-4:30 at Old Man River. Enjoy samples from sponsors as well as live entertainment. Entrance fee will apply. Please call Old Man River at 563-873-1999 for details. |
| June 16-18 |
| Quilting Getaway, The Lamp Post Inn & Gallery Please call 563-873-1849 for details and reservations. |
| June 19 |
| Friday Farmer's Market, Triangle Park, McGregor. 3 - 6 p.m. Local & regional food items. 800-896-0910 |
| June 20-21 |
| Villa Rendezvous, St. Feriole Island, Prairie du Chien Fur Trading reenactment event and Flea Market, free admission 800-732-1673 CLICK FOR LODGING LIST! |
| June |
| Guided Bird Walk- Effigy Mounds National Monument 563-873-3491 |
| June 20-21 |
| Annual Release Weekend- Eagles Landing Winery, Marquette Introducing our newest wines 563-873-2509 |
| June 24 |
| Arts in the Park- Historical, Musical & Artistic Expressions- Mississippi River Sculpture Park, Prairie du Chien Cowboy Night: Hole in the Sock Gang Shootout and Favorite Cowboy Songys by Cindy Hertrampf & Mike Mccoy. Free admission- 6:30-8 p.m. www.mississippiriversculpturepark.com |
| June 26 |
| McGregor-Marquette Arts Center- A free
exhibition of over 20 photographs from the book “Finding My Way,” by
May McGregor Bourret (a Labradoodle-reject dog) will open June 26,
6:30 p.m. Live performance readings from the book by several
McGregor residents, plus refreshments and music will enliven the
evening. Also featured in the gallery is the work of two noted area potters, Stella Vogner and Greg Cheeseboro. Stella lives in the Ferryville, Wis., area and works in raku as well as other other ceramic styles. Greg Cheeseboro is a Viroqua, Wis., potter. The McGregor-Marquette Center for the Arts is located at 330 Main St., McGregor. |
| June 26 |
| McGregor-Marquette Farmer's Market, near Schoolhouse Mall, Marquette. Purchase fresh, healthful foods & flowers grown by local & regional producers. 3 - 6 p.m. |
| June 26-28 |
| Doc Hammil's Driving Clinic, The Natural Gait, Harpers Ferry, IA Learn how to drive and train a horse or team and advance your present horsemanship skills. Pot luck dinner Saturday night. 877-776-2208 Click here for more info |
| June 27 |
| Hole in the Sock Gang 1880 Street Theatre- Triangle Park, McGregor Old tyme street theatre reenactment with action-packed bank robberies, cowboy shootouts and saloon girls, free show at 1 p.m. 800-896-0910 |
| June 27 |
| Guided Bird Walk- Effigy Mounds National Monument 563-873-3491 |
| July-August |
| Mississippi Blackhawks Water Ski Show Every Friday night at 7 p.m. on St. Feriole Island. Local water ski enthusiasts display their talents, free admission 563-864-7588 |
| July 1 |
| Arts in the Park- Historical, Musical & Artistic Expressions- Mississippi River Sculpture Park, Prairie du Chien. Voyageur Night - the Julian Coryer Story with presenter Michael Rangel. Free admission- 6:30-8 p.m. www.mississippiriversculpturepark.com |
| July 3-4-5 |
| Independence Day Celebration-Marquette & McGregor Fireworks- Marquette Riverfront on Friday, July 3rd at Dusk Cannon Shoot- Saturday at 10 a.m. McGregor riverfront Parade- Saturday at 11 a.m. in downtown Marquette Live Music, Beer Tent, Brats, Bean Bag Tournament- 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., McGregor riverfront Call 563-539-8117 for Tournament info Flea Market, Poker Run, Sidewalk Specials- Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Under the Bridge in Marquette. 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Legion Pancake Breakfast- 7-10 a.m. Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Marquette City Park 800-896-0910 |
| July 3 |
| Friday Farmer's Market, Triangle Park, McGregor. 3 - 6 p.m. Local & regional food items. 800-896-0910 |
| July 8 |
| Music in the Park- Historical, Musical & Artistic Expressions- Mississippi River Sculpture Park, Prairie du Chien. Presenters Suzanne Shaw, Shane Hazen, & Jade Halvorson. Free admission- 6:30-8 p.m. www.mississippiriversculpturepark.com |
| July 10 |
| McGregor-Marquette Farmer's Market, near Schoolhouse Mall, Marquette. Purchase fresh, healthful foods & flowers grown by local & regional producers. 3 - 6 p.m. |
| July 10-11 |
| American Indian Heritage Celebration - Effigy Mounds National Monument Activities include live Indian dance and music performances, cultural exhibits, crafts, art demonstrations, food, and storytelling. Call 563-873-3491 for more details. |
| July 10-11 |
| Annual Kids Encampment McGregor Youth Historic Civil War Camp, Pikes Peak State Park. Step back into the 1860's and see what you are made of. Space is limited, Call 563-880-5133 for details or go to www.6thwi.com |
| July 11 |
| Summer Art Saturday, Art for Kids ages 5-12 at 9:30 a.m. until 10:20 a.m. Art for Teens ages 13-17 at 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Art and Coffee at 8:30 a.m. until 9:20 a.m. The fee is $5 per session and this includes all materials. You must register by calling 608-412-1502 by the Thursday evening prior to the class. |
| July 11 |
| Pig in the Park, Mississippi River Sculpture Park, St. Feriole Island, Prairie du Chien. Enjoy a pig roast and show your support for the Sculpture Park from 5-7 p.m. Call 608-326-7333 for details. |
| July 15 |
| Arts in the Park- Historical, Musical & Artistic Expressions- Mississippi River Sculpture Park, Prairie du Chien. Ye ol' 4th Ward Stories with the Ding-a-lings. Free admission- 6:30-8 p.m. www.mississippiriversculpturepark.com |
| July 17 |
| Friday Farmer's Market, Triangle Park, McGregor. 3 - 6 p.m. Local & regional food items. 800-896-0910 |
| July 18 |
| Great River Car Show & Cruise- Triangle Park, McGregor 50s & 60s music, food and lots of great cars competing for trophies in 8 classes, show and registration begin at 10 a.m., cruise at 2 p.m., awards at 3 p.m. |
| July 18 |
| Murder Mystery Dinner, The Lamp Post Inn & Gallery Please call 563-873-1849 for details and reservations. |
| July 18 |
| Summer Art Saturday, Art for Kids ages 5-12 at 9:30 a.m. until 10:20 a.m. Art for Teens ages 13-17 at 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Art and Coffee at 8:30 a.m. until 9:20 a.m. The fee is $5 per session and this includes all materials. You must register by calling 608-412-1502 by the Thursday evening prior to the class. |
| July 21-23 |
| Quilting Getaway, The Lamp Post Inn & Gallery Please call 563-873-1849 for details and reservations. |
| July 22 |
| Arts in the Park- Historical, Musical & Artistic Expressions- Mississippi River Sculpture Park, Prairie du Chien. Birding with Tim Yeager. Free admission- 6:30-8 p.m. www.mississippiriversculpturepark.com |
| July 24 |
| Marquette's Rivertown Family Fun Night, Marquette City Park A FREE night of culture, art and fun for the whole family. Live Children's Music, Art and Games 6-8 p.m. Outdoor Movie Showing-The Final Season 8-10 p.m. Food and drink will be available- Bring a lawn chair! 800-896-0910 or 563-873-2186 |
| July 24 |
| McGregor-Marquette Farmer's Market, near Schoolhouse Mall, Marquette. Purchase fresh, healthful foods & flowers grown by local & regional producers. 3 - 6 p.m. |
| July 25 |
| Hole in the Sock Gang Street Theatre- Triangle Park, McGregor Old tyme street theatre reenactment with action-packed bank robberies, cowboy shootouts and saloon girls, free show at 1 p.m. 800-896-0910 |
| July 25 |
| Guided Bird Walk- Effigy Mounds National Monument 563-873-3491 |
| July 25 |
| Summer Art Saturday, Art for Kids ages 5-12 at 9:30 a.m. until 10:20 a.m. Art for Teens ages 13-17 at 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Art and Coffee at 8:30 a.m. until 9:20 a.m. The fee is $5 per session and this includes all materials. You must register by calling 608-412-1502 by the Thursday evening prior to the class. |
| July 31 |
| Friday Farmer's Market, Triangle Park, McGregor. 3 - 6 p.m. Local & regional food items. 800-896-0910 |
| August 5 |
| Arts for All Ages - Mississippi River Sculpture Park, Prairie du Chien. Free admission. www.mississippiriversculpturepark.com |
| August 7 |
| Friday Farmer's Market, Triangle Park, McGregor. 3 - 6 p.m. Local & regional food items. 800-896-0910 |
| August 8 |
| Summer Fare Tour Enjoy a summer-inspired appetizer feast while touring five B&Bs and Inns around Marquette and McGregor. 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Tickets $30.00 and packages are available 800-896-0910 or 563-873-2186 Click here for flyer with more details! |
| August 8 |
| Moonlight Hike, Effigy Mounds National Monument Highlighting historical characters and events from Abraham Lincoln's Frontier era, 1825-1832. Reservations required by August 3. 563-873-3491 |
| August 8 |
| Summer Art Saturday, Art for Kids ages 5-12 at 9:30 a.m. until 10:20 a.m. Art for Teens ages 13-17 at 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Art and Coffee at 8:30 a.m. until 9:20 a.m. The fee is $5 per session and this includes all materials. You must register by calling 608-412-1502 by the Thursday evening prior to the class. |
| August 8 |
| Author Christopher Ransom Book Signing- Paper Moon Books, McGregor- Paper Moon Books will host a book signing for Christopher Ransom, Author of The Birthing House. www.ransomesque.com www.papermoonbooks.com |
| August 12 |
| Arts for All Ages - Mississippi River Sculpture Park, Prairie du Chien. Free admission. www.mississippiriversculpturepark.com |
| August 14 |
| McGregor-Marquette Farmer's Market, near Schoolhouse Mall, Marquette. Purchase fresh, healthful foods & flowers grown by local & regional producers. 3-6 pm. |
| August 15 |
| Summer Art Saturday, Art for Kids ages 5-12 at 9:30 a.m. until 10:20 a.m. Art for Teens ages 13-17 at 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Art and Coffee at 8:30 a.m. until 9:20 a.m. The fee is $5 per session and this includes all materials. You must register by calling 608-412-1502 by the Thursday evening prior to the class. |
| August 15 |
| Murder Mystery Dinner, The Lamp Post Inn & Gallery Please call 563-873-1849 for details and reservations. |
| August 18-20 |
| Quilting Getaway, The Lamp Post Inn & Gallery, McGregor Please call 563-873-1849 for details and reservations. |
| August 21 |
| Friday Farmer's Market, Triangle Park, McGregor. 3 - 6 p.m. Local & regional food items. 800-896-0910 |
| August 22 |
| Summer Art Saturday, Art for Kids ages 5-12 at 9:30 a.m. until 10:20 a.m. Art for Teens ages 13-17 at 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Art and Coffee at 8:30 a.m. until 9:20 a.m. The fee is $5 per session and this includes all materials. You must register by calling 608-412-1502 by the Thursday evening prior to the class. |
| August 21-23 |
| 7th Annual Hay Barn Rendezvous, The Natural Gait, Harpers Ferry, IA 877-776-2208 |
| August 28 |
| McGregor-Marquette Farmer's Market, near Schoolhouse Mall, Marquette. Purchase fresh, healthful foods & flowers grown by local & regional producers. 3-6 pm. |
| August 29 |
| Guided Bird Walk- Effigy Mounds National Monument 563-873-3491 |
| August 29 |
| Hole in the Sock Gang Street Theatre- Triangle Park, McGregor Old tyme street theatre reenactment with action-packed bank robberies, cowboy shootouts and saloon girls, free show at 1 p.m. 800-896-0910 |
| September 4 |
| Friday Farmer's Market, Triangle Park, McGregor. 3 - 6 p.m. Local & regional food items. 800-896-0910 |
| September 5-6 |
| Good Olde Summertime- Labor Day Parade & Festivities- Main Street, McGregor 11 a.m. Labor Day Parade, Fish Fry & Corn Boil and a Hole in the Sock Gang Reenactment Download Parade Registration Form Here! |
| September 5-7 |
| Flea Market Under the Bridge, Marquette A wide array of Antiques, Crafts, Collectibles and food vendors 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. each day 563-873-3521 CLICK FOR LODGING LIST! |
| September 11 |
| McGregor-Marquette Farmer's Market, near Schoolhouse Mall, Marquette. 3-6 p.m. Fresh food products by local & regional producers |
| September 18 |
| Friday Farmer's Market, Triangle Park, McGregor. 3 - 6 p.m. Local & regional food items. 800-896-0910 |
| September 19 |
| Railroad Days- Depot Museum, Marquette Enjoy storytelling, telegraphy demonstrations, raffle prizes, museum tours, food and much more! |
| September 19 |
| Murder Mystery Dinner, The Lamp Post Inn & Gallery Please call 563-873-1849 for details and reservations. |
| September 19 |
| 5K Fun Run/Walk, 9:00 am, Clayton County Osborne Nature Center, Elkader. 5K trail race includes a trip through the Volga River. 563-245-1516 |
| September 22-24 |
| Quilting Getaway, The Lamp Post Inn & Gallery Please call 563-873-1849 for details and reservations. |
| September 25 |
| McGregor-Marquette Farmer's Market, near Schoolhouse Mall, Marquette. Purchase fresh, healthful foods & flowers grown by local & regional producers. 3-6 pm. |
| September 25-27 |
| TNG Trail Ride, The Natural Gait, Harpers Ferry, IA 877-776-2208 Click here for more info |
| September 26 |
| Hole in the Sock Gang Street Theatre- Triangle Park, McGregor Old tyme street theatre reenactment with action-packed bank robberies, cowboy shootouts and saloon girls, free show at 1 p.m. 800-896-0910 |
| October 2 |
| Friday Farmer's Market, Triangle Park, McGregor. 3 - 6 p.m. Local & regional food items. 800-896-0910 |
| October 3 |
| Guided Bird Walk- Effigy Mounds National Monument 563-873-3491 |
| October 3-4 |
| Flea Market Under the Bridge, Marquette A wide array of Antiques, Crafts, Collectibles and food vendors 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. each day 563-873-3521 CLICK FOR LODGING LIST! |
| October 3-4 |
| 34th Annual Fall Arts & Crafts Festival, Triangle Park, McGregor Numerous vendors sell arts & crafts items which are at least 50% handcrafted by the vendors. Food, live music and lots of fun! 9-5 each day 800-896-0910 RULES REGISTRATION |
| October 3-4 |
| Hawk Watch Weekend- Effigy Mounds National Monument Live raptor demonstrations, adult educational programs, children's activities and hawk catch and release, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. each day CLICK FOR LODGING LIST! |
| October 4 |
| St. Mary's Fall Festival St. Mary's Catholic Church, McGregor |
| October 9 |
| McGregor-Marquette Farmer's Market, near Schoolhouse Mall, Marquette. Purchase fresh, healthful foods & flowers grown by local & regional producers. 3-6 pm. |
| October 10 |
| Moonlight Hike-Effigy Mounds National Monument Hike along Yellow River board walk and Fire Point Trail. Views of the Mississippi and Yellow River valleys 563-873-3491 |
| October 10-11 |
| Flea Market Under the Bridge, Marquette A wide array of Antiques, Crafts, Collectibles and food vendors 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. each day 563-873-3521 CLICK FOR LODGING LIST! |
| October 10-11 |
| 18th Annual Leaf Arts & Crafts Festival, Triangle Park, McGregor Numerous vendors sell arts & crafts items which are at least 50% handcrafted by the vendors themselves. Food, live music and lots of fun! 9-5 each day 800-896-0910 Download Registration Form Here! RULES REGISTRATION |
| October 16 |
| Friday Farmer's Market, Triangle Park, McGregor. 3 - 6 p.m. Local & regional food items. 800-896-0910 |
| October 17-18 |
| Oktoberfest in Marquette- Eagles Landing Winery, Marquette German food, strolling musician & free wine tasting, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. each day 563-873-2509 |
| October 17 |
| Murder Mystery Dinner, The Lamp Post Inn & Gallery Please call 563-873-1849 for details and reservations. |
| October 20-22 |
| Quilting Getaway, The Lamp Post Inn & Gallery Please call 563-873-1849 for details and reservations. |
| October 23 |
| McGregor-Marquette Farmer's Market, near Schoolhouse Mall, Marquette. 3 - 6 p.m. Local & regional food items. 800-896-0910 |
| October 24 |
| Moonlight Hike, Effigy Mounds National Monument Highlighting Effigy Mounds' 60th Anniversary. Reservations required by October 19 563-873-3491 |
| October 25 |
| Sunday in the Park, Effigy Mounds National Monument Celebrate Effigy Mounds 60th anniversary! Birthday cake, museum exhibits, ranger-led hike and special discussion. 563-873-3491 |
| October 31 |
| Hole in the Sock Gang Street Theatre- Triangle Park, McGregor Old time street theatre reenactment with action-packed bank robberies, cowboy shootouts and saloon girls, free show at 1 p.m. 800-896-0910 |
| November 7-8 |
| The Iowa Wine Trails Fall Holiday Wine & Food Event- Eagles Landing Winery, Marquette 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. each day 563-873-2509 |
| November 14 |
| Murder Mystery Dinner, The Lamp Post Inn & Gallery Please call 563-873-1849 for details and reservations. |
| November 17-19 |
| Quilting Getaway, The Lamp Post Inn & Gallery Please call 563-873-1849 for details and reservations. |
| November 20, 21 & 22 |
| The McGregor Iowa Gun Show Fri. 5-9 pm, Sat. 9-5, Sun 9-3. McGregor's Landing Event Center, 111 First St, Near Triangle Park, McGregor. 563-873-2387 or 563-873-3069 www.iowaantiquearmscollectors.com |
| December 4-6 |
| Quilting Getaway, The Lamp Post Inn & Gallery Please call 563-873-1849 for details and reservations. |
| December 5 |
| Beggar's Ball- 7 pm- 12 am at McGregor's Landing Event Center, 111 First St., McGregor A Charles Dickens Holiday Event an evening of fun and friendship. Historical food & Drink, live music and dancing. Formal or casual historic dress is encouraged- Click here for information on how to costume out of your closet. Admission $15 at the door, advance reservations $12 563-873-2387 |
| December 12 |
| Murder Mystery Dinner, The Lamp Post Inn & Gallery Please call 563-873-1849 for details and reservations. |
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