La Crosse Skyline, taken by Mike Senn, my daughter's daddy.
Favourites: (scroll down for more local events and festivals)
Our local chapter of the Shamrock Club of Wisconsin. A great social club.
2008 will be our fourth year for this new cultural festival! Always a grand time.
www.lacrossecommunitytheatre.org
Great local theatre at great prices.
http://cityoflacrosse.org/index.asp?nid=571
La Crosse Bantry Friendship Association; La Crosse and Bantry, Ireland are Sister Cities.
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, Dee's alma mater
A thorough resource for local events, dining, shopping, etc.
Girls Scouts of Riverland Council
Where Girls Grow Strong
My sister, JoAnn's, frame shop and gallery in Spooner, Wisconsin. JoAnn has framed most of the art at the Inn, and she is an award-winning professional framer! (yes, I get to brag, cuz she's my sis, so there). :-)
The following links provide year round information about all the various events, festivals, and activities available in La Crosse, and we will be adding more over time. If you don't immediately see what you're hoping for, ask and I'll try to point you in the right direction−we truly have something for everyone of all ages and interests. Please ask!
Festivals
Deke Slayton AirFest:
www.airfest.com
Varies, May or June each year
La Crosse RiverFest:
www.riverfestlacrosse.com
Fourth of July week
Great River Jazz Fest: www.lacrossejazz.com 1st or 2nd weekend in August
Irishfest-La Crosse: www.irishfestlax.org 2nd weekend in August.
Great River Folk Festival:
www.greatriverfolkfest.org 3rd weekend in August
OktoberFest:
www.oktoberfestusa.com
End of Sept/early October
Many more festivals occur in the Greater La Crosse Area...
River Cruises (sightseeing, dinner
cruises, etc)
Julia Belle Swain Paddlewheeler:
www.juliabelle.com
Island Girl Yacht:
www.skipperliner.com
La Crosse Queen Paddlewheeler:
www.skipperliner.com
Visitor Information
La Crosse Area Convention and
Visitor Bureau:
www.explorelacrosse.com
La Crosse Area Chamber of Commerce:
www.lacrossechamber.com
Visitor Guide to La Crosse:
www.lacrossevisitor.com
Your online directory for a great place:
www.lacrossewisconsin.com