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2010
Area Events
January -
February -
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April
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May-
June - July
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August
September -
October
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January 2010 |
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January
1-March 28 |
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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 |
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January
30-31 |
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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 |
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February 2010 |
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February 1-March
28 |
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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 |
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February 13 |
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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 |
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February
19-20 |
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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 |
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February 27 |
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Stew Cook-off,
4-7 p.m. at McGregor's Landing Event Center . Bring
your best stew recipe in categories 800-896-0910 |
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February 27 |
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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 |
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March 2010 |
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March 1-March
28 |
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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 |
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March 5-6-7 |
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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 |
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April 2010 |
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April 10-11 |
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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 |
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April 30-May
2nd |
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City Wide Garage Sales-
Marquette & McGregor,
Watch for signs & balloons indicating great deals throughout both of
the towns! 563-873-2186 |
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May 2010 |
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May 1- 2 |
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City Wide Garage Sales-
Marquette & McGregor,
Watch for signs & balloons indicating great deals throughout both of
the towns! 563-873-2186 |
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May 29-30 |
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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 |
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May 29-31 |
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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 |
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May 31 |
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Memorial Day Parade & Services, 9:30 a.m. Veterans Memorial
Service at St. Mary's Cemetary, McGregor. 10 a.m. Parade, Main
Street, McGregor. 10:30 Memorial Service at McGregor Riverfront, 11
a.m. Memorial Service at Pleasant Grove Cemetary.
563-873-2186 |
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June 2010 |
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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 |
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June 26 |
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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 |
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June 26 |
1st 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 & live
entertainment. ONLY 500 TICKETS AVAILABLE! Advanced tickets
$15.00 - $20.00 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 |
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July 2010 |
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July 3-4 |
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Independence Day Celebration
in Marquette- Parade Saturday, downtown Marquette at 11 a.m. Fireworks Saturday at dusk
on the Marquette riverfront, in McGregor- Saturday 10
a.m. cannon shoot at the McGregor riverfront, 12-3 kids carnival on
the riverfront with jump house, games & more- all proceeds benefit
the Dr. Smith Childcare center, 12-3 live music, food & beer tent,
McGregor riverfront 800-896-0910 |
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July 3-4-5 |
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Flea Market
Under
the
Bridge,
8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in
Marquette. Shop for antiques and other unique and hard-to-find
collectables at bargain prices at our popular Flea Market.
563-873-3521 |
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July 6 |
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Youth fishing and hands-on
educational opportunity on the Mississippi River.
Take advantage of this 9 hour river event sponsored by Clayton
County Conservation, Allamakee County Conservation, and Crawford
Country Land & Water Conservation and hosted by Maiden Voyage Tours.
Call 563-586-2123/563-880-8970 for more information and to reserve
your spot. Space is limited!
www.maidenvoyagetours.com |
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July 9 |
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Music at the
Gazebo, Gazebo Park, McGregor
Featuring Michelle Lynn, vocals & guitar, 7-8 p.m. Popcorn and
lemonade available for purchase, benefiting the library and park
board. Please bring your own lawn chair & blanket. In case of rain,
the event will be moved to the Turner Park Shelter. |
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July 10 |
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McGregor-Marquette Center for the Arts- Gala Opening
Introducing "Portals", a traveling art experience from Viroqua, WI.
, 5:30 - 7 p.m. Light refreshments & music by Richard Palucci. MMCA
is located at 330 Main Street
http://www.mcgreg-marq.org/ArtsCenter.htm |
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July 10 |
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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. |
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July 10-11 |
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Mississippi
Explorer Wildlife Cruises, Magnificent scenery, abundant
wildlife, waterfowl and bald eagles welcome you around every bend.
Two-hour river cruise every Saturday departing at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Sunday departing at 11 a.m., open boarding, Mississippi Explorer
Cruises, St. Feriole Island river front, Prairie du Chien,
1-877-647-7397. Ticket booth at Blackhawk & Main.
www.MississippiExplorer.com |
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July 13 |
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Youth fishing and hands-on
educational opportunity on the Mississippi River.
Take advantage of this 9 hour river event sponsored by Clayton
County Conservation, Allamakee County Conservation, and Crawford
Country Land & Water Conservation and hosted by Maiden Voyage Tours.
Call 563-586-2123/563-880-8970 for more information and to reserve
your spot. Space is limited!
www.maidenvoyagetours.com |
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July 15 |
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"Snail
Girl Brings Water"- a Navajo Story, McGregor Public Library Kids
Programs, 2:30 p.m., 334 Main Street 563-873-3318 |
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July 16-18 |
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First Annual Yellow River Yak Fest,
hosted by The Natural Gait and Big Foot Canoe Rentals. Call 563-535-7314
for information and tickets. Space is limited!
http://www.naturalgaitresort.com/events.htm |
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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. |
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July 17 |
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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. |
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July 17 |
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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.
www.MississippiExplorer.com |
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July 17 |
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Family Fun
Run/Walk 9 a.m.- approximately 3 miles- starting and ending at
the McGregor Public Library- 334 Main Street. Registration beings at
8 a.m. at the Library- suggested donation of $5.00 per person or
$10.00 per family. For more info 563-873-3318 or
mplib@mchsi.com Proceeds
benefit McGregor Public Library. |
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July 17-18 |
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Mississippi
Explorer Wildlife Cruises, Magnificent scenery, abundant
wildlife, waterfowl and bald eagles welcome you around every bend.
Two-hour river cruise every Saturday departing at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Sunday departing at 11 a.m., open boarding, Mississippi Explorer
Cruises, St. Feriole Island river front, Prairie du Chien,
1-877-647-7397. Ticket booth at Blackhawk & Main.
www.MississippiExplorer.com |
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July 17-18 |
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Wine-A-Rita Weekend,
Sample the new wine craze, food & music, Eagles Landing Winery,
Marquette 563-873-2509 |
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July 20 |
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Youth fishing and hands-on
educational opportunity on the Mississippi River.
Take advantage of this 9 hour river event sponsored by Clayton
County Conservation, Allamakee County Conservation, and Crawford
Country Land & Water Conservation and hosted by Maiden Voyage Tours.
Call 563-586-2123/563-880-8970 for more information and to reserve
your spot. Space is limited!
www.maidenvoyagetours.com |
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July 22 |
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Movie Party,
McGregor Public Library Kids Programs, 2:30 p.m., 334 Main Street
563-873-3318 |
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July 23 |
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The Natural Gait Cave Concert Series:
Sawtooth Bluegrass Band. Call 563-535-7314 for information and tickets. Space is limited!
http://www.naturalgaitresort.com/events.htm |
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July 24-25 |
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Mississippi
Explorer Wildlife Cruises, Magnificent scenery, abundant
wildlife, waterfowl and bald eagles welcome you around every bend.
Two-hour river cruise every Saturday departing at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Sunday departing at 11 a.m., open boarding, Mississippi Explorer
Cruises, St. Feriole Island river front, Prairie du Chien,
1-877-647-7397. Ticket booth at Blackhawk & Main.
www.MississippiExplorer.com |
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July 31 |
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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 |
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July 31 |
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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. |
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July 30-31 |
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13th Annual Prairie Dog Blues
Fest www.prairiedogblues.com
St. Feriole Island, Prairie du Chien, WI
Blues and Roots music from Chicago
Blues to West Coast Jump, hard-driving Mississippi Hill Country
Blues, New Orleans horns and Texas Boogie, Zydeco, Gospel, Blues
Rock – 2 days, 2 stages, 12 bands! Plenty of great food, beer &
more! |
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July 31 |
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Lily, Lotus and
Wildlife Cruise,
View Bald Eagles and thousands of beautiful, fragrant water lily and
lotus flower blossoms 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.
www.MississippiExplorer.com |
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August 2010 |
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August 1 |
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Lily, Lotus and
Wildlife Cruise, View Bald Eagles and thousands of beautiful,
fragrant water lily and lotus flower blossoms 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.
www.MississippiExplorer.com |
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August 3 |
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Youth fishing and hands-on
educational opportunity on the Mississippi River.
Take advantage of this 9 hour river event sponsored by Clayton
County Conservation, Allamakee County Conservation, and Crawford
Country Land & Water Conservation and hosted by Maiden Voyage Tours.
Call 563-586-2123/563-880-8970 for more information and to reserve
your spot. Space is limited!
www.maidenvoyagetours.com |
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August 4-9 |
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Clayton County Fair- National, Iowa
www.claytoncountyfair.com
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August 6-7 |
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Country on the River, Prairie du
Chien, WI
www.countryontheriver.com
Find
Lodging Now! |
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August 6 |
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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.
www.MississippiExplorer.com |
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August 7 |
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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. |
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August 7 |
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Effigy Mounds
National Monument River Cruise 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.
www.MississippiExplorer.com |
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August 7 |
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American Competitive Trail Horse
Association Competition Ride, hosted by The Natural Gait. Call 563-535-7314
for information and tickets. Space is limited!
http://www.naturalgaitresort.com/events.htm |
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August 10 |
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Youth fishing and hands-on
educational opportunity on the Mississippi River.
Take advantage of this 9 hour river event sponsored by Clayton
County Conservation, Allamakee County Conservation, and Crawford
Country Land & Water Conservation and hosted by Maiden Voyage Tours.
Call 563-586-2123/563-880-8970 for more information and to reserve
your spot. Space is limited!
www.maidenvoyagetours.com |
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August 14 |
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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
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August 14-15 |
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Lily, Lotus and
Wildlife Cruise, View Bald Eagles and thousands of beautiful,
fragrant water lily and lotus flower blossoms 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.
www.MississippiExplorer.com |
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August 19 |
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The Natural Gait Cave Concert Series:
Switchback. Call 563-535-7314 for information and tickets. Space is limited!
http://www.naturalgaitresort.com/events.htm |
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August 20-22 |
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9th Annual Haybarn Rendezvous, hosted
by The Natural Gait. Call 563-535-7314 for information and tickets. Space is limited!
http://www.naturalgaitresort.com/events.htm |
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August 21-22 |
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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 |
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August 21 |
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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
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August 28 |
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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 |
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August 28 |
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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
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September 2010 |
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September 3 |
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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.
www.MississippiExplorer.com
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September 4 |
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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
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September 4 |
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Effigy Mounds
National Monument River Cruise 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.
www.MississippiExplorer.com |
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September 4-5 |
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Mississippi Explorer
Wildlife Cruises,
Magnificent scenery, abundant wildlife, waterfowl and bald eagles
welcome you around every bend. Two-hour river cruise every Saturday
departing at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sunday departing at 11 a.m., open
boarding,
Mississippi Explorer Cruises,
St. Feriole Island river front, Prairie du Chien, 1-877-647-7397.
Ticket booth at Blackhawk & Main.
www.MississippiExplorer.com |
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September
4-6 |
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Good
Olde Summertime Labor Day,
Flea Market in Marquette all weekend, Labor Day parade Main St.,
McGregor 11 a.m. Saturday, riverfront festivities following the
parade 800-896-0910 |
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September
4-6 |
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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 |
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September
5 |
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Black Hawk War…
Mississippi River Cruise,
Learn about a river rich in history as a local historian tells the
story of the Black Hawk War. 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.
www.MississippiExplorer.com |
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September 10-11 |
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The Natural Gait Cave Concert Series:
Switchback. Call 563-535-7314 for information and tickets. Space is limited!
http://www.naturalgaitresort.com/events.htm |
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September 11 |
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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
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September 11-12 |
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Mississippi Explorer
Wildlife Cruises,
Magnificent scenery, abundant wildlife, waterfowl and bald eagles
welcome you around every bend. Two-hour river cruise every Saturday
departing at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sunday departing at 11 a.m., open
boarding,
Mississippi Explorer Cruises,
St. Feriole Island river front, Prairie du Chien, 1-877-647-7397.
Ticket booth at Blackhawk & Main.
www.MississippiExplorer.com |
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September 12 |
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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.
www.MississippiExplorer.com |
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September 18 |
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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 |
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September
18-19 |
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Grape Harvest,
Turning grapes into wine, Eagles Landing Winery, Marquette
563-873-2509 |
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September 18-19 |
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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
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September 25 |
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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 |
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September 25 |
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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
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September 25-26 |
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Fall Foliage Cruises,
Heated boat! Enjoy magnificent autumn colors. 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.
www.MississippiExplorer.com
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October 2010 |
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October
1 |
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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.
www.MississippiExplorer.com |
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October
2 |
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Effigy Mounds
National Monument River Cruise
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.
www.MississippiExplorer.com |
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October 2 |
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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
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October 2-3 |
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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
Registration |
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October 2-3 |
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Flea Market
Under
the
Bridge,
Marquette. Shop for antiques and other unique and hard-to-find
collectables. 563-873-3521 |
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October 2-3 |
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Hawk Watch Weekend,
Effigy Mounds National Monument, Marquette. Live raptor
demonstrations, children & adult educational programs, guided hikes
and more. 563-873-3491 |
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October 2-3 |
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Fall Foliage Cruises,
Heated boat! Enjoy magnificent autumn colors. 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.
www.MississippiExplorer.com |
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October 3 |
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St. Mary's Fall Festival,
Annual Chicken Dinner &
more. Main Street, McGregor |
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October 9 |
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The Natural Gait Cave Concert Series:
Michelle Lynn. Call 563-535-7314 for information and tickets. Space is limited!
http://www.naturalgaitresort.com/events.htm |
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October 9 |
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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
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October 9-10 |
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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
Registration
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October 9-10 |
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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 |
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October 9-10 |
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Fall Foliage Cruises,
Heated boat! Enjoy magnificent autumn colors. 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.
www.MississippiExplorer.com |
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October 16 |
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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
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October
16 |
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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.
www.MississippiExplorer.com |
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October
16-17 |
| Fall Foliage
Cruises, Heated boat! Enjoy magnificent autumn colors. 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.
www.MississippiExplorer.com |
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October
16-17 |
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Oktoberfest,
Marquette, Sixth Annual Oktoberfest at Eagles Landing Winery Wine
sampling, live music, food 563-873-2509 |
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October
23-24 |
| Fall Foliage
Cruises, Heated boat! Enjoy magnificent autumn colors. 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.
www.MississippiExplorer.com |
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October 30 |
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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 |
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November 2010 |
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November 5-6-7 |
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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 |
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November 6-7 |
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Iowa Wine Trail,
food, fun & wine tasting, Eagles Landing Winery, Marquette
563-873-2509 |
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November
13-14 |
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Great River Road Wine Trail,
food fun & wine tasting, Eagles Landing Winery, Marquette
563-873-2509 |
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November
26-28 |
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Home for the Holidays,
sampling warm mulled wine, holiday music & food, Eagles Landing
Winery, Marquette 563-873-2509 |
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November
27 |
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1st Annual St. Mary's Craft Fair, St. Mary's Church,
McGregor- More than 20 crafters selling their handmade items.
VENDORS NEEDED- Sue Pennington- 563-873-1066 or Peggy
Abel- 563-880-4673 |
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December 2010 |
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December 4-5 |
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Holiday Open House Weekend,
Holiday kick-off weekend, extravagant lights displays, horse-drawn
carriage rides, retail open houses & more! Marquette & McGregor,
800-896-0910 |
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December 4-5 |
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Home for the Holidays,
sampling warm mulled wine, holiday music & food, Eagles Landing
Winery, Marquette 563-873-2509 |
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December
11-12 |
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Home for the Holidays,
sampling warm mulled wine, holiday music & food, Eagles Landing
Winery, Marquette 563-873-2509 |
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December 18-19 |
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Home for the Holidays,
sampling warm mulled wine, holiday music & food, Eagles Landing
Winery, Marquette 563-873-2509 |
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