2010 Area Events

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

September - October - November -December

January 2010

January 1-March 28

Effigy Mounds National Monument Winter Film Festival, Special display and movies (variety of local and national topics) shown Saturdays and Sundays on the hour, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. and Mondays at 1 p.m., free admission, open to the public daily, Effigy Mounds National Monument, N of Marquette, IA. 563-873-3491

January 30-31

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

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

February 2010

February 1-March 28
Effigy Mounds National Monument Winter Film Festival, Special display and movies (variety of local and national topics) shown Saturdays and Sundays on the hour, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. and Mondays at 1 p.m., free admission, open to the public daily, Effigy Mounds National Monument, N of Marquette, IA. 563-873-3491
February 13
Progressive Dinner, A five-course Valentine’s Day dinner tour of the B&Bs & Inns in Marquette & McGregor. Weekend packages available for information and tickets call   800-896-0910
February 19-20
6th Annual Winter Triathlon, Downtown McGregor                                          Friday: City-wide euchre tournament Friday 6 p.m.  (sign up at River Queen), Texas Hold 'Em poker tournament 7 p.m. at McGregor's Landing Event Center, Comedy Act 9 p.m. at Silver Dollar Saloon Saturday 10 a.m. Bed Parade, Bake Sale, Hog Roast 12-4 Crazy Carl's Silver Dollar, City Wide Tournament  1 p.m. - foosball, shuffleboard, darts, pool and bowling, Raffle Drawing Begins at 5 p.m. at Silver Dollar For more info call 563-873-3816
February 27
Stew Cook-off,  4-7 p.m. at McGregor's Landing Event Center . Bring your best stew recipe in categories 800-896-0910
February 27
Bald Eagle Appreciation Day, Live Bald Eagle programs 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., exhibits, birding experts on hand, outdoor viewing of Bald Eagles through spotting scopes, life-size Bald Eagle nest, activities for children, held on the grounds of the Prairie du Chien Regional Tourism Center/Prairie du Chien Chamber, 211 S Main, Prairie du Chien, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., co-sponsored by Effigy Mounds National Monument and the Prairie du Chien Chamber of Commerce/ Tourism Council, 800 732-1673

March 2010

March 1-March 28
Effigy Mounds National Monument Winter Film Festival, Special display and movies (variety of local and national topics) shown Saturdays and Sundays on the hour, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. and Mondays at 1 p.m., free admission, open to the public daily, Effigy Mounds National Monument, N of Marquette, IA. 563-873-3491
March 5-6-7
McGregor Iowa Gun Show, Collectors and dealers of hunting, antique, classic and investment grade firearms from Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin. Buy, sell and trade. Admission $6, Friday 5-9 p.m., Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-3 866-259-9172

April 2010

April 10-11
Trader’s Jubilee, McGregor’s Landing Event Center, A Premier Cowboy Event-trade show, & sale of Old West collectibles & reproductions & Jubilee Saturday Night     866-259-9172
April 30-May 2nd
City Wide Garage Sales- Marquette & McGregor Watch for signs & balloons indicating great deals throughout both of the towns!  563-873-2186

May 2010

May 1- 2
City Wide Garage Sales- Marquette & McGregor Watch for signs & balloons indicating great deals throughout both of the towns!  563-873-2186
May 29-30

Spring Arts & Crafts Festival, Triangle Park, McGregor.  Purchase handmade arts & crafts  including drawings,  paintings, wood, fiber arts, jewelry, ceramics, pottery, and more.  Live music, wonderful food all in historic downtown McGregor!   800-896-0910                              Download rules here                                                        Registration

May 29-31
Flea Market Under the Bridge, Marquette.  Shop for antiques and other unique and hard-to-find collectables at bargain prices at our popular Flea Market.  563-873-3521
May 31
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

June 2010

June 17-20
Annual Prairie Villa Rendezvous & Flea Market, Fur Trading era environment recreating life as it was in 1840's when Prairie du Chien was the hub of the fur trading, largest re-enactment in the Midwest, open to the public, free admission, St. Feriole Island along the Mississippi River. Jaycee Buffalo Burger Stands serving real buffalo! For participant registration information call 608-822-6916 or email: brlrendv@mhtc.net. Mailing address: Big River Long Rifles, 4840 Greenwood Rd, Fennimore, WI 53809, www.mhtc.net/~brlrendv/page3.html
June 26
Hole in the Sock Gang Street Theatre, Triangle Park, McGregor.  Free show at 1 p.m. old-time street theatre reenactment complete with action-packed bank robberies, cowboy  shootouts and saloon girls.    800-896-0910
June 26
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

July 2010

July 3-4
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
July 3-4-5
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
July 6

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

July 9

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.

July 10

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

July 10

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.

July 10-11

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

July 13

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

July 15

"Snail Girl Brings Water"- a Navajo Story, McGregor Public Library Kids Programs, 2:30 p.m., 334 Main Street 563-873-3318

July 16-18

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

July 17
Great River Car Show & Cruise- Triangle Park, McGregor Triangle Park, McGregor.  More than 40 beautifully kept and restored vintage cars competing for trophies in eight classes  music from the 50’s and 60’s, food & beverages.
July 17

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.

July 17

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

July 17

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.

July 17-18

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

July 17-18

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

July 20

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

July 22

Movie Party, McGregor Public Library Kids Programs, 2:30 p.m., 334 Main Street 563-873-3318

July 23

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

July 24-25

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

July 31
Hole in the Sock Gang Street Theatre, Triangle Park, McGregor.  Free show at 1 p.m. old-tyme street theatre reenactment complete with action-packed bank robberies, cowboy  shootouts and saloon girls.   800-896-0910
July 31
Mississippi River Tours by Maiden Voyage, "The Day of the Hunter-Gatherer" Open Boarding leaving McGregor's riverfront at 10 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.  Find booking information at  www.maidenvoyagetours.com or 563-586-2123.
July 30-31

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!

July 31

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

August 2010

August 1

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

August 3

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

August 4-9

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

August 6-7

Country on the River, Prairie du Chien, WI  www.countryontheriver.com    Find Lodging Now!

August 6

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

August 7
Mississippi River Tours by Maiden Voyage, "The Day of the Hunter-Gatherer" Open Boarding leaving McGregor's riverfront at 10 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.  Find booking information at  www.maidenvoyagetours.com or 563-586-2123.
August 7

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

August 7

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

August 10

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

August 14
Mississippi River Tours by Maiden Voyage, "The Day of the Hunter-Gatherer" Open Boarding leaving McGregor's riverfront at 10 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.  For booking  www.maidenvoyagetours.com 563-586-2123 
August 14-15

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

August 19

The Natural Gait Cave Concert Series:  Switchback.   Call 563-535-7314 for information and tickets.  Space is limited!  http://www.naturalgaitresort.com/events.htm

August 20-22

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

August 21-22
End of Summer Passport to Wine Country, follow the Iowa Wine Trail, Great River Road Trail and Wisconsin Winery Co-op trail from Eagles Landing Winery, Marquette 563-873-2509
August 21
Mississippi River Tours by Maiden Voyage, "The Day of the Hunter-Gatherer" Open Boarding leaving McGregor's riverfront at 10 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.  For booking www.maidenvoyagetours.com 563-586-2123 
August 28
Hole in the Sock Gang Street Theatre, Triangle Park, McGregor.  Free show at 1 p.m. old-tyme street theatre reenactment complete with action-packed bank robberies, cowboy  shootouts and saloon girls.   800-896-0910
August 28
Mississippi River Tours by Maiden Voyage, "The Day of the Hunter-Gatherer" Open Boarding leaving McGregor's riverfront at 10 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.  For booking  www.maidenvoyagetours.com 563-586-2123 

September 2010

September 3

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 

September 4
Mississippi River Tours by Maiden Voyage, "The Day of the Hunter-Gatherer" Open Boarding leaving McGregor's riverfront at 10 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.  For booking  www.maidenvoyagetours.com 563-586-2123 
September 4

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

September 4-5

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

September 4-6

 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

September 4-6
Flea Market Under the Bridge, Marquette.  Shop for antiques and other unique and hard-to-find collectables at bargain prices at our popular Flea Market.  563-873-3521
September 5

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

September 10-11

The Natural Gait Cave Concert Series:  Switchback.   Call 563-535-7314 for information and tickets.  Space is limited!  http://www.naturalgaitresort.com/events.htm

September 11
Mississippi River Tours by Maiden Voyage, "The Day of the Hunter-Gatherer" Open Boarding leaving McGregor's riverfront at 10 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.  For booking info- www.maidenvoyagetours.com 563-586-2123 
September 11-12

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

September 12

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

September 18
Railroad Days, Railroad Museum and Info Center, Marquette. Hole in the Sock Gang Shootout at 11 a.m., telegraphy demonstrations, Pokey Pete kids train rides, raffle, storytelling, food stand and more!   800-896-0910
September 18-19

Grape Harvest, Turning grapes into wine, Eagles Landing Winery, Marquette 563-873-2509

September 18-19
Mississippi River Tours by Maiden Voyage, "The Day of the Hunter-Gatherer" Open Boarding leaving McGregor's riverfront at 10 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.  For booking www.maidenvoyagetours.com 563-586-2123 
September 25
Hole in the Sock Gang Street Theatre, Triangle Park, McGregor.  Free show at 1 p.m. old-tyme street theatre reenactment complete with action-packed bank robberies, cowboy  shootouts and saloon girls.    800-896-0910
September 25
Mississippi River Tours Fall Leaf Tour by Maiden Voyage, Open Boarding leaving McGregor's riverfront at 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.  & 3 p.m. For booking www.maidenvoyagetours.com 563-586-2123 
September 25-26

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 

October 2010

October 1

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

October 2

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

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

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

October 3

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

October 9

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

October 9
Mississippi River Tours by Maiden Voyage, Fall Leaf Tour, Open Boarding leaving McGregor's riverfront at 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.  & 3 p.m. For booking info- www.maidenvoyagetours.com 563-586-2123 
October 9-10
Leaf Arts & Crafts Festival Triangle Park, McGregor.  Purchase handmade arts & crafts including ironworks, drawing & painting, wood productions, quilting, jewelry, pottery, and more.  Live entertainment  & food all weekend 800-896-0910 Download rules here Registration
October 9-10

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

October 9-10

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

October 16
Mississippi River Tours by Maiden Voyage, Fall Leaf Tour, Open Boarding leaving McGregor's riverfront at 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.  & 3 p.m. For booking www.maidenvoyagetours.com 563-586-2123 
October 16

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

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
October 16-17

Oktoberfest, Marquette, Sixth Annual Oktoberfest at Eagles Landing Winery Wine sampling, live music, food 563-873-2509

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
October 30
Hole in the Sock Gang Street Theatre, Triangle Park, McGregor. Free show at 1 p.m. old-tyme street theatre reenactment complete with action-packed bank robberies, cowboy  shootouts and saloon girls.   800-896-0910

November 2010

November 5-6-7
McGregor Iowa Gun Show, Collectors and dealers of hunting, antique, classic and investment grade firearms from Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin. Buy, sell and trade. Admission $6, Friday 5-9 p.m., Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-3   866-259-9172
November 6-7
Iowa Wine Trail, food, fun & wine tasting, Eagles Landing Winery, Marquette 563-873-2509
November 13-14
Great River Road Wine Trail, food fun & wine tasting, Eagles Landing Winery, Marquette 563-873-2509
November 26-28
Home for the Holidays, sampling warm mulled wine, holiday music & food, Eagles Landing Winery, Marquette 563-873-2509
November 27
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

December 2010

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

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

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

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

Toll Free - 800-896-0910
Local - 563-873-2186
Fax - 563-873-2847
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