Events

Quilters Expo

May 19, 2012  – May 20, 2012
255 Riders Club Road
Onalaska, WI 54650
Phone: (608) 788-3059

Sat 9am-4pm; Sun 10am-3pm. Admission $5/person. Held at Onalaska OmniCenter.

Breakfast in a Victorian Kitchen

May 19, 2012
Prairie du Chien, WI

Hands-on cooking workshop for adults. Participants take a culinary tour of the late 19th century through the preparation and consumption of a Victorian breakfast – using the foods, utensils and technology of the time, family style breakfast served followed by tour of the estate. Reservations required, Villa Louis Historic Site, St. Feriole Island, Prairie du Chien.

Bald Eagle Watching on the River

May 25, 2012  – May 26, 2011
Prairie du Chien, WI
Phone: 1-877-647-7397

This two-hour cruise will visit active Bald Eagle nests, departs from Mississippi Explorer Cruises, St. Feriole Island river front, Prairie du Chien. Ticket booth at Blackhawk & Main.

Cassville City Wide Garage Sale

June 1, 2012  – June 2, 2012
Cassville, WI 53806
Phone: (608) 725-5855

Friday 8:00 am to 7:00 pm., Saturday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Visitor’s Appreciation Day at Stonefield State Historic Site & Nelson Dewey State Park

June 3, 2012
2195 Hwy VV (Stonefield State Historic Site)
12190 County VV (Nelson Dewey State Park) , WI
Phone: Peg Rewey (608) 725-5210 and NDSP (608) 725-5374

Reduced Admission at Stonefield Historic Site and Free admission at Nelson Dewey State Park all day.

Cajun Fest

June 8, 2012  – June 9, 2012
Prairie du Chien, WI
Phone: 608-326-2060

Enjoy a “Taste of Louisiana” with authentic Cajun food, Louisiana Beers and music. Various ball games all weekend, St. Feriole Island Ball Park, Prairie du Chien.

Annual Prairie Villa Rendezvous

June 14, 2012  – June 17, 2012
Prairie du Chien, WI

Recreating life as it was in 1840′s when Prairie du Chien was the hub of 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!

Flea Market

June 15, 2012  – June 17, 2012
Prairie du Chien, WI
Phone: 608-326-2280

Over 200 vendors, St. Feriole Island along the Mississippi River, Prairie du Chien.

Breakfast in a Victorian Kitchen

June 16, 2012 , WI
Phone: 608-326-2721

Hands-on cooking workshop for adults. Participants take a culinary tour of the late 19th century through
the preparation and consumption of a Victorian breakfast – using the foods,utensils and technology of the time, family style breakfast served followed by tour of the estate, reservations required. Villa Louis Historic Site, St. Feriole Island, Prairie du Chien.

Minds in Motion Bike Tour

June 16, 2012
Onalaska, WI
Phone: 608-781-9570

Fly-Inn Breakfast

June 16, 2012
Cassville WI Airport; breakfast served at River Valley Community Fellowship Hall
1035 Jack Oak Rd
Cassville, WI 53806
Phone: (608) 725-5578

Experimental Aircraft, Pancake & Sausage Breakfast served from 7:30 am-11:30 am.

Cassville Firemen’s Picnic in the Park

June 16, 2012
Riverside Park
Cassville, WI 53806
Phone: (608) 725-5407

Barbecue Chicken Dinner, serving starts at 4:00 pm; Food, Fun & Games

Lions & Lioness Day in the Park

June 21, 2012
Riverside Park
Cassville, WI 53806
Phone: (608) 794-2155

Bean Bag Tournament at 12:00 p.m. Chicken BBQ starting at 4:00 p.m. music & concessions

Cassville Rescue Squad Dance

June 22, 2012
Cassville Riverside Park
Cassville, WI 53806
Phone: (608) 725-5736

Serving food 6:00pm, Dance 8:00pm to midnight

Bits & Pieces

June 23, 2012
717 S. Beaumont Rd.
Prairie du Chien, WI
Phone: 608-326-6960

History and music blend to tell the story of the Civil War and the U S Swift Army Hospital (1864-1865) in Prairie du Chien, marking the opening of a new exhibit on the Swift Hospital. Program at 1:30 p.m., Fort Crawford Museum, 717 S. Beaumont Rd, Prairie du Chien, 608- 326-6960.

Festival Foods Salute to the Fourth

June 30, 2012
Onalaska, WI
Phone: 608-781-9570

War of 1812 Re-enactment

January 1, 1970  – July 15, 2012
Prairie du Chien, WI
Phone: 608-326-2721

A historic encampment and battle re-enactment on Wisconsin’s only War of 1812 battlefield, now the lawn of the Villa Louis estate. Learn about the British assault on U.S. Fort Shelby in a battle scenario each afternoon. Tour the camps and learn about military life in 1814. Villa Louis Historic Site, St. Feriole Island, Prairie du Chien, admission charged.

Mississippi River Refuge Cruises

July 4, 2012  – October 29, 2012
Prairie du Chien, WI
Phone: 1-877-647-7397

July – Wednesdays through Sundays: Mississippi River Refuge Cruises, Magnificent scenery, abundant wildlife, waterfowl and bald eagles welcome you around every bend. This two-hour cruise departs at 11 a.m. Wednesdays through Sundays with an additional cruise at 2 p.m. on Saturdays, Mississippi Explorer Cruises, St. Feriole Island river front, Prairie du Chien, 1-877-647-7397. Ticket booth at Blackhawk & Main.

Music on the River Cruise

July 6, 2012  – July 6, 2012
Prairie du Chien, WI
Phone: 1-877-647-7397

Blend of folk, blues, and bluegrass by local musicians aboard the Mississippi Explorer Cruises, two-hour cruise departing Fridays from St. Feriole Island river front, Prairie du Chien. Ticket booth at Blackhawk & Main.

Chamber of Commerce Annual Fireworks

July 14, 2012
Prairie du Chien, WI
Phone: 608-326-8555

Fireworks at dusk, St. Feriole Island,Prairie du Chien.

City Wide Garage Sale

July 21, 2012
Onalaska, WI
Phone: 608-781-9570

Prairie Dog Blues Festival

July 27, 2012  – July 28, 2012
Prairie du Chien, WI
Phone: 608-326-0085, 888-567-1567

Two stages in a park-like setting, international, national and regional blues bands performing. Camping on site. Event shuttle runs to motels in town. Food and beverage stands, various vendors with hand-made products. Ticket hotline opens May 1, St. Feriole Island along the Mississippi River, Prairie du Chien.

American Legion Tonnage Tournament

August 4, 2012
Riverside Park
Cassville, WI 53806
Phone: (608) 725-5394

Registration from 7:00 to 9:00 am at Riverside Park Boat Landing; Weigh-Inn at 3:00 pm at the Lion’s Shelter, Riverside Park, Cassville, WI

Stonefield’s Railroad Days

August 18, 2012  – August 19, 2012
Stonefield State Historic Site
2195 County VV
Cassville, WI 53806
Phone: (608) 725-5210

“All Aboard” and take a trip back in time when trains were the main source of transportation for both people and goods.  The day will feature activities and displays related to railroading, music, story telling, and a bank robbery.  Visit the Stonefield Depot, hop up into the caboose, view model-railroading trains and stop at the “End of the Line” Hobo Camp and more.

Legion Community Days

August 24, 2012  – August 26, 2012
Onalaska, WI
Phone: 608-781-9570

Cassville Car Cruise

September 1, 2012
Riverside Park
Cassville, WI 53806
Phone: (608) 725-5647

Cars will meet at Menards Parking Lot, Platteville at 1:00 pm leaving at 2:00 pm., cruising from Platteville to Cassville.  Hog Roast, food & refreshments at Riverside Park beginning at 5:30; Live Music from 8:00 to Midnight

Cassville Park Preservation Party

September 8, 2012
Riverside Park
Cassville, WI 53806
Phone: (608) 725-5175

Food, Music & Refreshments starting at 4:00 pm.  Donations go to the Park Preservation Fund

St Charles Fall Festival

September 16, 2012
521 E Dewey St.
Cassville, WI 53806
Phone: (608) 725-5595

Family Style BBQ Chicken Dinner from 11:00 to 2:00 pm.  Carry outs available, cake walk, craft & produce rooms, raffles, silent auction, games, food, refreshments, afternoon & evening bingo. Family fun for all.

Stonefield’s Horse-drawn Days

September 29, 2012
Stonefield Historic Site
2195 County VV
Cassville, WI 53806
Phone: (608) 725-5210

Step back into time, before tractors when horses did all the work. Farmers used horses to plow the fields, harvest the crops, haul goods into town, and transport people. Horse-drawn days will help you relieve the way of life through a variety of activites. Popular and prolific Wisconsin Historical Society Press author, Jerry Apps will discuss these good old days. There will also be the old time harvesting of sugar cane including cutting, pressing and cooking it into sorghum.

Oktoberfest Car Races

October 4, 2012  – October 7, 2012
La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway
Onalaska, WI 54669
Phone: (608) 786-1525

Four days of racing to finish off the season.

Directions: Hwy 35 North to I-90. Take I-90 east to Exit 12, West Salem. Corner of Hwy 16 and County Road M.

Onalaska Jaycees Haunted House

October 5, 2012  – October 27, 2012
Onalaska, WI
Phone: 608-781-9570

Friday’s & Saturday’s in October beginning October 5th!

Fall Gift & Craft Show

October 13, 2012  – October 14, 2012
Onalaska, WI
Phone: 608-781-9570

Stonefield’s Safe & Spooky Halloween

October 20, 2012
Stonefield Village
2195 County VV
Cassville, WI 53806
Phone: Peg Rewey (608) 725-5210 or Cindy Ploessl(608) 725-5855

Little ghosts & goblins enjoy an evening at Stonefield Village, which turns into a spooky & scary setting for young and old alike from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm.  The village is decorated by local organizations and treats are provided for the youngsters by Cassville businesses

4th Annual Cassville Alumni Basketball Tournament

November 23, 2012  – November 24, 2012
Cassville High School
Cassville, WI 53806
Phone: (608) 725-5768

Annual get together of former CHS Comet alumni coming back home to showcase their basketball skills.

Holiday Parade

December 7, 2012
Prairie du Chien, WI
Phone: 608-326-8555

Downtown Prairie du Chien along Blackhawk Ave.

Carp Fest

December 26, 2012  – January 1, 2013
Prairie du Chien, WI
Phone: 608-326-7207

Week long family orientated activities including lighted sledding hill, torchlight ski/hike, skating party, bowling, snow bowl football, ice fishing and more. Event culminates with the annual Droppin’ of the Carp. For a list of activities contact the City Parks & Recreation Dept.

“Droppin’ of the Carp”

December 31, 2012  – December 31, 2012
Prairie du Chien, WI
Phone: 608-326-8602

New Year’s Eve festivities, bonfire, entertainment, countdown at 11:40 p.m., St. Feriole Island,
Blackhawk Ave, Prairie du Chien.

Brice Prairie Conservation Association Fishing Derby

February 2, 2013
Onalaska, WI
Phone: 608-781-9570