Explore La Crescent

Chamber Member Applefest Mixer
2022-09-15 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Applefest Fest Grounds, 520 S 14th St, La Crescent, MN, 55947
Join us Thursday, Sept 15th 4-6pm at the Applefest Fest King Apple Tent for food and refreshments, hosted by the Applefest committee. A wonderful way to kick off the Applefest celebration!

Arts & Crafts Fair
2022-09-17 09:00 - 16:00 | La Crescent-Hokah High School, 1301 Lancer Blvd., La Crescent, Minnesota, 55947, United States
Join us for this Applefest tradition!
This year we are hosting the Arts & Crafts Fair and Outdoor Flea Market just one block from the festival and next to Chalk Fest. This event is located at the La Crescent-Hokah High School and fun for the whole family! The La Crescent Apple Festival, one of the top festivals in Southeast Minnesota, attracts thousands of people each year, and we expect another fun year at Applefest!
Free event. Free parking. No button required.

Flea Market
2022-09-17 09:00 - 18:00, 2022-09-18 10:00 - 16:00 | La Crescent-Hokah High School, 1301 Lancer Blvd., La Crescent, Minnesota, 55947, United States

The Apple Jacks: A Base Ball Club of La Crescent
2022-09-17 12:00 - 16:30 | Old Hickory Park, 1135 Johnathan Lane, La Crescent, MN
A vintage style game of base ball. Played with the 1860’s rule book, uniforms, an underhanded pitch, and no gloves. The Apple Jacks Base Ball Club is a community outreach program of the La Crescent (MN) Area Historical Society.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Wagon Wheel Trail Bridge
2022-09-19 16:30 - 18:00 | Wagon Wheel Bridge Trail Head, 33 South Walnut, La Crescent, MN, 55947
Join us Monday, Sept 19th 4:30-6pm for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of the new Wagon Wheel Trail Bridge.
Food, Refreshments, Cash Bar at 4:30pm
Ribbon Cutting and short program at 5:00pm

Bluff to Bluff Experience
2022-10-15 14:00 - 18:00, 2022-10-29 14:00 - 18:00 | Explore La Crosse, 123 7th Street So., La Crosse, WI, 54601
Explore Between the Bluffs of La Crescent and La Crosse
From local wine and legendary history to breathtaking views atop ancient bluffs, experience the wonder of the La Crosse Region on this captivating trolley tour. Four dates to choose from.
Each ticket includes an orchard tour in La Crescent, surprise treats along the way, and hors d-oeuvres at Le Chateau. Some notable and iconic stops for this tour are at Grandad Bluff, the La Crescent History Center, Apple Blossom Overlook, Van Lin Orchards, and Le Chateau.
This experience includes walking, steps, and uneven terrain with multiple step off locations.
All participants must be over 21 years old.
This is perfect experience for you to enjoy with your out of town guests.
Buy your tickets here!

District 300 Foundation Lancer Wall of Excellence Event
2022-10-16 17:00 - 20:00 | La Crescent Area Event Center, 595 Veterans Parkway, La Crescent, MN, 55947
We believe it is important to recognize those who have contributed significantly to our community. Therefore, each year we hold our “Wall of Excellence” event to honor members of our community who have positively impacted our district and community.
This year, we honor Rick Boyer!
Please joins us at the La Crescent Event Center on Sunday, October 16th.
Social: 5pm
Welcome and Dinner: 6pm
Program and plaque presentation to follow.

General Member Meeting at Corky's
2022-10-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Corky’s Pizza, 25 S Walnut St, La Crescent, MN, 55947, United States
Guest Speaker, La Crescent Outdoor Performance Venue
Please join us at Corky’s for lunch and member meeting. Learn more about what is happening at the Chamber, share what is new with your business, and learn more about plans for the La Crescent Outdoor Performance Venue
Corky’s pizza lunch buffet.
New members welcome!

United Methodist Church Candy Land Lane
2022-10-23 13:00 - 14:30 | La Crescent United Methodist Church, 520 North Elm St., La Crescent, MN, 55947, United States
Join your neighbors at La Crescent United Methodist Church for a fun fall fest! Kids of all ages are invited to take a walk on Candy Land Lane, visiting with the Candy Land characters and collecting treats along the way. Warm up with a cup of hot cocoa or hot cider and enjoy a cookie while listening to the music of our very own Emma Blank.

4th Annual THRILLER Parade
2022-10-23 18:00 - 18:30
Dance as a zombie or spectate as we reenact the iconic Michael Jackson song. Rehearsals are Sundays Starting Sept 25 from 2-4 pm at la crescent community center. Dress rehearsals Wednesday Oct 19 from 6-8 pm (dinner provided) and Sunday the 23rd from 4-6. All ages welcome. No dance experience required. Join in the FUN! Let’s make this the biggest and best yet~ thank you! Visit our Facebook page for more information.

2022 Candidate Forum
2022-10-26 18:00 - 19:30 | La Crescent-Hoka High School Fine Arts Center, 1301 Lancer Blvd, La Crescent, Minnesota, 55947
Co-Hosted by the La Crescent Area Chamber of Commerce and Community Education
Interested in learning more about this year’s candidates for our local races? Get ready for your chance to meet the candidates and have your questions answered! Candidates for La Crescent-Hokah School Board (3 seats), La Crescent City Council (2 seats), and District 4 Houston County Commissioner (1 seat) have been invited to attend.
Submit your question here.
Doors open at 5:45pm, Forum begins at 6:00pm
This is a free event. A live stream link will also be made available when we get closer to the event date.

La Crescent Lions Luminary Walk
2022-10-29 18:00 - 21:00 | La Crescent Wagon Wheel Bicycle/Pedestrian Bridge, 32 S Walnut St, La Crescent, Minnesota, 55947
The La Crescent Lions Club is hosting a family-friendly Luminary Walk along the paved Wagon Wheel Trail. The out and back walk begins at the new Wagon Wheel Bike/Pedestrian Bridge in downtown La Crescent.
This is a NOT a haunted or scary trail. Halloween costumes and child strollers are welcome. Stroll the 2.5 miles roundtrip or turn around at the distance you choose.
The event is free – Donations Appreciated to fund future events.
Light snacks and water for sale.

La Crescent Businesses Trick-or-Treating
2022-10-31 15:00 - 17:00
Visit these La Crescent businesses for some fang-tastic treats this Halloween!
Monday, October 31, 3-5pm
View/Print the list of participating businesses here La Crescent Trick or Treating

The Security Studio: Planning for the End
2022-11-10 18:30 - 19:30 | La Crescent Public Library, 321 Main St., La Crescent, MN, 55947, United States
Have your spouse/significant other and you talked about your passing? Have you talked to your children, parents, grandparents or other significant people about your passing? Have they talked to you?
What have you considered in your Wills? Trusts? Beneficiary designations? Is your home safe to live in now? How about 10- 20 years from now? Do you have/need insurance? Annuities? Do you have a Power of Attorney (POA)? An advanced directive? What do you know about assisted living needs and facilities?
Come and participate in a preview of the process of Planning for the End. Couples are strongly encouraged to attend together. If appropriate, you might include other family.
Steve Mau, presents an overview and preview of his Planning for the End program with La Crescent-Hokah Community Education this fall. At this preview presentation on Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 6:30pm, attendees will be able to see what information the full 10-part program runs through, so they can “try before they buy” into the course, which costs only $5 and starts this January. In this preview, Mau will offer many points to think about when planning for your own end of life plans or those of a loved one. Using personal experience, a professional background in financial services, and a good sense of humor, attendees will gain a guide in Mau to help them through this transition process.

Guest Author Visit: Maggie Ginsberg for a Reading and Writing Workshop
2022-11-19 10:30 - 11:30 | La Crescent Community Center, 336 S 1st. St., La Crescent, MN, 55947, United States
Join us for a writing workshop with guest author, Maggie Ginsberg. Using your characters’ emotional arcs to drive plot. This special workshop will take place at the La Crescent Community Community Center.

Holiday Train in La Crescent
2022-12-07 20:00 - 21:00 | 215 So Chestnut St. La Crescent, in the parking lot, 215 So Chestnut St., La Crescent, MN, 55947
The Holiday Train is back!

Wednesday, December 7th, 8:oo- 9:00pm (approx. time)
Join CP and your community to celebrate the holidays by listening to great music and donating to help your local food bank. The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train is happy to be back for its 24th year supporting food banks and food shelves across our network by raising money, food and awareness for food insecurity issues.
The designated stop for La Crescent will be the 200 block of So Chestnut St., gather in the parking lot
Music by Alan Doyle and Kelly Prescott

Christmas in La Crescent
2022-12-09 17:00 - 19:00
Celebrate Christmas in La Crescent!

Monday, November 28th to Thursday, December 15th Letters to Santa
Letters templates will be available at the La Crescent Library. Parents can fill out the template letters (and drop off letters) at the Library. Download the Santa letter template here.

Christmas in La Crescent Friday, December 9th – 5-7pm
Community Center 5:00 – 6:45pm – Activities and a visit with Santa
Start the evening at the Community Center with live music from Ryan Howe, activities and games for the kids, a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, food truck, and hot beverages. Friends of the Library will also host their annual cookie sale from 4-6pm at the La Crescent Community Center. Then we will head over to Merchants Bank (on Main St.) to light the tree.
Merchants Bank 6:45 pm (approx.) Lighting the Tree
Join Santa and Mrs. Claus for the lighting the Christmas tree downtown at 6:30pm.
Santa rides through La Crescent Neighborhoods
After lighting the tree, Santa and Mrs. Claus will ride in the Firetruck, driving through the neighborhoods. Follow along, the route and live updates will be posted on our La Crescent Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.

Shop La Crescent businesses Saturday, November 26th through Saturday, December 10th Shop local and get your card stamped at participating merchants for a chance to win prizes/gift cards. ‘Shop Local’ cards will be available at the Chamber and at participating businesses. Winners announced Monday, December 12th.

Shop Local in La Crescent
2022-12-09 17:00 - 19:00
Shop local November 26th – December 10th in La Crescent!

Shop local and get your card stamped for a chance to win prizes/gift cards. ‘Shop Local’ cards will be available at the Chamber and at participating merchants.
The more merchants you visit, the more entries you will have in our drawings. For every merchant that you visit and get your card stamped, you will receive one entry for the drawing. Drawing will be random, and winners announced Monday, December 12th.

Be sure and follow this event on our Facebook page for updates on sales from merchants. La Crescent Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.

Participating Merchants

Ace Hardware
Affogato Lane Coffee
Apple Valley Gifts
Anytime Fitness
Bauer’s Market
Corky’s Pizza
Impact Nutrition
Kaddy’s Kafe
Quillin’s Foods
Sport’s Hub
State Farm – Honor DiDonato
Sterling Pharmacy
Swing Bridge Pub
Thorson Graphics

Chamber Member Holiday Mixer
2022-12-12 16:00 - 18:00 | La Crescent Area Event Center, 595 Veterans Parkway, La Crescent, MN, 55947
Please join us at the La Crescent Event Center for a Chamber Member Holiday Mixer! Our host for this event is the La Crescent Area Event Center and Swing Bridge Pub.

Beer
Wine
Appetizers
Prizes
Please bring a non-perishable food item for the local Food Pantry

Open to all La Crescent Area Chamber Members. New members welcome!
Monday, 12/12 from 4-6pm.

La Crescent Lions Frozen Apple Candlelight Hike
2023-02-04 17:30 - 20:00 | La Crescent Veterans Park, 595 Veterans Parkway, La Crescent, MN, 55947
Join us in the 2nd Frozen Apple Candlelight Hike.
Our candlelight hike to be an out and back hike along the wooded Eagle Bluff Access Trail starting at Veterans Park.
This will be a FREE event, but donations are appreciated for future events.
Updates will be posted on the La Crescent Lions Facebook Event Page

Driftless Wedding Experience
2023-02-05 11:30 - 15:00 | La Crescent Area Event Center, 595 Veterans Parkway, La Crescent, MN, 55947
The 2nd Annual Driftless Wedding Experience, hosted by La Crescent Area Event Center. Experience all that our local vendors have to offer for the perfect wedding experience!

Houston County Town Hall
2023-02-07 18:00 - 20:30 | La Crescent Area Event Center, 595 Veterans Parkway, La Crescent, MN, 55947
Houston County Childcare Town Hall Event
This Town Hall is in partnership with First Children’s Finance, a team of individuals have been assembled to champion an initiative to address child care challenges and assist in implementing solutions. Join us to learn more about the data collected and the challenges of child care locally. Help identify innovative solutions to support the local child care workforce, and the child care shortage in Houston County.This event is free and open to the public, but you must register for this event so we have an accurate count for dinner. It will include a meal and a short program, please register online by January 31st here: https://houstoncountytownhall.eventbrite.com/

Friends of the Library Valentine Chocolate and Book Sale
2023-02-11 10:00 - 13:00 | La Crescent Community Building, 336 S. 1st St, La Crescent, MN, 55947, United States
Pick up chocolates for your sweetheart (or yourself) just in time for Valentine’s Day! Then, browse some books while you’re at it! Chocolates are $10/ box, books are $0.50, and puzzles are $1!

"Fall in Love with Fiction" with author Melody Taylor
2023-02-11 13:00 - 14:00 | La Crescent Public Library, 321 Main St., La Crescent, MN, 55947, United States
Join local Urban Fantasy author Melody Taylor as she talks about how she fell in love with stories & story-telling, and discusses how to get started writing a fiction story that will keep readers turning pages. Signed copies of her books will be for sale at the event. Treats will be provided.

Bluff County Collaborative Career Fair
2023-03-08 09:00 - 16:00 | La Crescent Area Event Center, 595 Veterans Parkway, La Crescent, MN, 55947
Are you interested in raising awareness of career opportunities at your business or organization? Are you currently looking for full, part time, or seasonal workers? Represent your company at the Bluff Country Collaborative Career Fair on Wednesday, March 8th, 2023 at the La Crescent Area Event Center.
It is free to businesses to participate, you must RSVP by contacting Allison Wagner, Houston County EDA Director. Email Allison or call 507-725-5836. Deadline to register is February 17th. Businesses can set up a booth/table between 8:00-9:00 am. A table and chairs will be provided for each participating business to use. The job fair will be advertised all over the region including in La Crosse and Winona for job seekers to come to the career fair. Students will also be attending.

Homegrown Entrepreneurship Workshop
2023-05-09 09:00 - 16:00 | Fours Seasons Community Center, 900 N Kingston St, Caledonia, Minnesota, 55921
The Homegrown Entrepreneurship workshop is for leaders interested in building a more supportive community and network for entrepreneurs.

Farmers Market
2023-05-16 16:00 - 19:00 | La Crescent Area Event Center, 595 Veterans Parkway, La Crescent, MN, 55947
Outdoor Market Tuesdays throughout the Summer 4 – 7 p.m. Located in parking lot adjacent to Veteran’s Park and La Crescent Event Center. Our Motto is- Buy Local – Buy Fresh, we have a nice variety of Vendors who strive to bring you a wonderful selection of Market goods, whether grown, or produced by hand. Stop and see what we offer!

Summer Concert Series Featuring TUGG
2023-05-30 17:00 - 19:00 | La Crescent Area Event Center, 595 Veterans Parkway, La Crescent, MN, 55947
May 30th at 5pm at Veterans Park. This FREE concert is the first of four summer concerts hosted by the La Crescent Lions as the sponsoring organization for La Crescent Live (the group working on a La Crescent outdoor performance venue). Contact friendsoflcopv@gmail.com for more information
