Looking for a farmers market in the Driftless Region? Or a great place to start sourcing local vegetables, meat, cheese, eggs, honey…pretty much you name it? This this local food directory was made for you! Check it out, download it, pin it, print it…whatever you need to do to get familiar with local food in the Driftless Region. Enjoy!
It’s a Fair Time #wheekend! We love the Winneshiek County Fair (and have, in fact, been there every day so far!), but there are lots of other great things to do in addition to the fair (can you believe it?!?). So check it out and get ready for some fun!
Friday, July 10:
Friday Night Live Farmers Market, Driftless Area Wetlands Centre, Marquette, IA, 4-7 pm
Importance of Algific Talus Slopes, Driftless Area Wetlands Centre, Marquette, 5:30 pm
Annual Homebrew Contest, ArtHaus Courtyard, Decorah, 7-10 pm
Space Monster, the Root Note, La Crosse, 8:45 pm
The Blackberry Bushes, Ed’s (no name) Bar, Winona, 9 pm
Saturday, July 11:
Winneshiek Farmers Market, Decorah, 8-11am
Christie Gove-Berg with Esther the Eaglet, Decorah Public Library, 10 am
Mike McAbee, Dolce Vita Nights, McCaffrey’s, Decorah, 7 pm
Lauren Kientz-Anderson Art Opening, Java John’s, Decorah, 7 pm
Stringtown Ambassadors & Cancerelli, the Root Note, La Crosse, 8:45 pm
Miracle, Movies on the Plaza, Rochester, 9 pm
The Beavers, Ed’s (no name) Bar, Winona, 9 pm
Sunday, July 12:
FWD Movement Sunday Ride! Ride with RAD Women! All riders from beginner to experienced are invited to check out Decorah mountain bike trails. 5 pm. Registration online!
All wheekend:
Enjoy!
XO,
Inspire(d)
Happy Fourth of July weekend! We hope you have a safe and fun time with friends and family this #wheekend, July 3-5, 2015. We love this country and region of ours, and are so thankful we get to call it home! Here are some ideas for celebrating – from live music to tips on where to watch the fireworks, we’ve got you covered!
Friday, July 3:
Friday Night Live Farmers Market, Driftless Area Wetlands Centre, Marquette, IA, 4-7 pm
Jake Doty, Java John’s, Decorah, 9 pm
Play Giant Jenga! Courtyard & Cellar, Decorah. Open all weekend for 4th fun!
Saturday, July 4:
Happy Fourth of July!
Winneshiek Farmers Market, Decorah, 8-11am
Rotary Fourth of July Fun at Phelp’s Park, Decorah, 6:30 pm
Don Scott and Curtis Blake, Dolce Vita Nights, McCaffrey’s, Decorah, 7 pm
(See “All Wheekend” below for Fireworks and more 4th of July events)
Sunday, July 5:
FWD Movement Sunday Ride! First Sunday of the Month = Co-ed Led Ride! All riders (women AND men) from beginner to experienced are invited to check out Decorah mountain bike trails. 5 pm. Registration online!
All Wheekend:
Where should we watch fireworks (both July 3 & 4)?
Here are some options, plus even more holiday #wheekend fun!
For celebrations below, fireworks are on Friday, July 3:
Guttenberg, Iowa – Fireworks at approximately 9:30 p.m.
More fun: The weekend-long “Stars & Stripes Celebration” also includes food vendors, a beverage garden, kids’ games and inflatables, face painting, music, and a parade. Prizes to be awarded. This year’s theme is “Rockin’ on the River.”
Marquette, Iowa riverfront – Fireworks at Dusk
More fun: Classic, small-town celebration full of pride and joy. A Barber Shop Quartet serenades the public before the fireworks Friday night. Events on Saturday, July 4, 2015, include a 2 pm parade, followed by music and a flea market. There will also by bouncy houses for the kids.
For celebrations below, fireworks are on Saturday, July 4:
West Union Recreation Center – Fireworks at Dusk
More fun: Bruce Bearinger Band, bouncy house, “Extreme Jungle Gym” inflatable, Miss West Union crowning at 7 pm, games, food vendors, and more.
Rochester, Minnesota, Silver Lake Park – Fireworks at 8:30 pm
More fun: Chuck Blattner directing the Rochester Concert Band at the Silver Lake Park soccer field. The concert is FREE to the public and will precede the fireworks.
Spillville, Iowa, Inwood Ballroom – Fireworks at 9:30 pm
Bluffton, Iowa – Fireworks at Dusk
Harmony, Minnesota Fourth of July Celebration – Fireworks at dusk
More fun: Events all weekend! Karaoke, 5K, kiddie pedal pull, water balloon war, Jim Busta and Molly B, ice cream social, bingo, fireworks, and more!
Harpers Ferry, Iowa – Fireworks at dusk
More fun: The day begins with a Firecracker 5K Run/Walk and ends with the American Legion fireworks display.
Garnavillo, Iowa, City Park – Fireworks at dusk
Details: Events all weekend. Ice cream social, teddy bear parade, 5K walk/run, live music, parade, pageant, food, games, & contests before the fireworks.
Riverfest, La Crosse, Wisconsin – Fireworks at 10 pm
More fun: Riverfest runs from July 1-4, with music, entertainment, crafts, and family fun each day.
Enjoy!
XO,
Inspire(d)
