Monthly Archives: August 2011

Concerts

Pump House Regional Arts Center, La Crosse, Wisconsin

August 31, 2011 – 12:00 pm

Pump House Regional Arts Center, Wisconsin Music Concerts series is starting! On  Friday, October 21, 2011 Willy Porter will preform. Porter will opens the concert season this year with a bang, a song, and mesmerizing dexterity on the guitar.  An audience favorite at the Pump House, Porter is a high sought after guitarist and singer-songwriter. 

Tickets for this special even are $22 for Pump House member and $25, general public. Call 608-785-1434 for tickets or order online: http://www.thepumphouse.org/

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Review of the Week: Franklin Victorian Bed & Breakfast in Sparta, WI

August 24, 2011 – 12:00 pm

Franklin Victorian Bed & Breakfast in Sparta, Wisconsin is a wonderful place for a romantic, relaxing, exciting getaway. It’s only 25 minutes from historic La Crosse, Wisconsin. We are in the driftless area of South Western Wisconsin where the first state bike trail was created. The Elroy-Sparta State bike trail has over 101 connecting miles of bike trails. Canoeing, walking, horseback riding, and so many more wonderful silent sports to do. As a guest, you can enjoy many restaurants, and a wonderful four course breakfast. We have four guest rooms available.

The B&B currently has 217 reviews and on overall perfect rating on BedandBreakfast.com and we are very excited and delighted to inform you that we have been named “Best of the Midwest & Great Lakes” for the third time based upon the excellent reviews posted by our guests during the past three years. The following review was left for a stay, August 2011.

“Awesome B&B”
Franklin Victorian B&B in Sparta, WI is an awesome place to stay while visiting Sparta. Jennifer and Steve are very gracious and welcoming. From the history to all the little touches, Jennifer goes out of her way to make sure your stay at FVBB is everything you want it to be. She is fantastic cook. We will definitely stay there again when we are in Sparta. Thanks Jennifer and Steve for being such great hosts!

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Auto Museum

Dahl Auto Museum, Dahl Auto in La Crosse, Wisconsin

August 19, 2011 – 2:37 pm

Dahl Auto in La Crosse, Wisconsin celebrating its 100th year of business has Grand Opening  of the new Auto Museum. click on share link to read more…
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Kornfest 2011 in Holmen, Wisconsin

August 17, 2011 – 2:15 pm

Kornfest in Holmen on August 19th – 21st. Begining on Friday night with fireworks and on Saturday a parade on at 11am.

What would a festival be without food, well, KornFest has it, fresh corn on the cob, chicken BBQ and other food will be available. There will be live music, a carnival, water fights. Other entertainment at the festival will be tractor pulls, horseshoe tournament, volleyball, softball and concessions.

Car show on Sunday at Holmen Middle School.

Entry fees required for participating in the Parade and attending Car Show.

The KornFest event is sponsored by the Holmen Lions Club and takes place at Halfway Creek Park & American Legion, 419 W. 1st Ave. Holmen. 608-526-4444

Come stay at our Sparta Wisconsin Bed & Breakfast while your attending this family fun event.

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Driftless Area Art Festival at Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin

August 10, 2011 – 2:00 pm

Driftless Area Art Festival 2011 at Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin for Two days.
Celebrating the Visual, Performing, and Culinary Arts of the Driftless Area.
80 Visual Artists, Live Music, Local Foods
FREE Admission and Parking
Located at Beauford T. Anderson Park, Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin

Saturday, September 17, 2011
10:00- 5:00
Sunday, September 18, 2011
10:00-4:00

Spend a few hours strolling through the exhibits and meet with the artists. Talk with them to learn the source of inspiration and way in which it was created for the piece you plan to take home.

Come and celebrate the beauty and artistry of the Driftless Area while staying at our Sparta bed and breakfast and join us for the sixth annual Driftless Area Art Festival  in Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin. No matter which direction you are coming from, you’ll enjoy a scenic, meandering journey through wooded hills and deep valleys to this heavenly place known as the Driftless Area.

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Bicycle festival

La Crosse Wisconsin Area Bicycle Festival

August 3, 2011 – 2:00 pm





Celebration of Bicycling in the Driftless Region of Wisconsin. 
Sept. 1-5, 2011, Labor Day Weekend
  • Featured Daily road rides, 30-100 miles
  • Mountain biking on Human Powered Trails (HPT)
  • Urban rides: Architectural, Coffee, Ice Cream, Muffin Rides
  • Night Rides

Visit http://www.bicyclelacrosse.com/ for more information.
For your lodging needs stay with us at the Franklin Victorian Bed and Breakfast http://www.franklinvictorianbb.com/

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