Jan 1, 2010 - Dec 31, 2010
LA CROSSE & SURROUNDING AREA
Mar. 6, Polar Plunge For Special Olympics, Pettibone Beach, La Crosse. 608-789-7596.
Mar.-June, La Crosse Spartans, Indoor Football League, La Crosse Center, www.lacrossespartans.com.
Apr.-Oct., NASCAR Racing, West Salem, WI, 608-786-1525, www.lacrossespeedway.com.
May 1-2, La Crosse Fitness Festival, www.lacrossefitnessfestival.com.
May 14-16, Westby Syttende Mai, Norwegian Festival. www.westbywi.com.
May–Oct., Cameron Park Community Market , 608-452-3894, www.cameronparkmarket.com
June, WIAA State High School Track Meet, www.wiaawi.org.
June, June Dairy Days, Village Park, West Salem. www.westsalemwi.com.
June 18-20, Airfest (19)/Freedom Fest, La Crosse, www.airfest.com, www.vetsride.com
June 26, Slice of Life 5K/Run Walk, Annual Run, La Crescent, MN, 507-895-2800.
June–Aug., La Crosse Loggers Baseball, Copeland Park. 608-796-9553, www.lacrosseloggers.com.
June 30-July 4, Riverfest, Riverside Park, La Crosse. 608-782-6000, www.riverfestlacrosse.com.
July, La Crosse Chileda Classic, 608-782-6480 ext 229.
July, Catfish Days , Trempealeau, WI. www.trempealeau.net.
July, Viroqua Bluegrass & Gospel Festival, Vernon Co. Fairgrounds, 608-637-3820.
July 13-18, La Crosse Interstate Fair, West Salem, WI., www.lacrosseinterstatefair.com
July 17, Railroad Fair, Copeland Park, La Crosse. 608-582-4761.
July, Flea Market & Craft Show, Old Towne North, 608-781-8211.
July, Children’s Summer Festival, Myrick Park, La Crosse, 608-784-8125.
July 24-25, Art Fair On The Green, UW-La Crosse Campus 608-788-7439.
Aug.13-15, Irishfest, Music, food & all that’s Irish, La Crosse, WI, www.irishfestlax.org.
Aug., Bangor Lions Fun Daze, Bangor, WI 608-486-4049.
Aug. 13-15, Great River Jazz Fest, Annual Festival, Downtown La Crosse. www.lacrossejazz.com.
Aug. 20-21, CenturyTel’s Sand on the Riverfront, La Crosse, 608-784-9450, www.riverfrontinc.org.
Aug., Holmen Kornfest, Holmen, WI. 608-526-4444, www.holmenlions.org.
Aug., Legion Community Days, Onalaska American Legion, 608-783-3071.
Aug., Great River Folk Fest, UW-La Crosse, WI 608-784-3033, grff@juno.com.
Aug., French Island Lions Club Run/Walk, French Island, La Crosse, WI, 608-782-3092.
Oct., La Crosse Storytelling Festival, Myrick Park, La Crosse www.lacrossestoryfest.com.
Sept., Mindoro Lions Spanferkel, Annual festival, Mindoro, WI, 608-857-3433.
Sept., Steppin’ Out in Pink, Breast cancer walk, 608-775-6600, www.gundluth.org/steppinout.
Sept., Applefest, La Crescent, MN. 507-895-2800, www.applefestusa.com.
Sept. 10-12, Elvis Explosion, La Crosse Center, 608-789-7400, www.elvisexplosioncontest.com.
Sept. 25-27, Cranberry Festival, Warrens, WI. www.cranfest.com.
Sept. 24 - Oct. 3, Oktoberfest, 50th Annual, La Crosse, 608-784-FEST, www.oktoberfestusa.com.
Oct., Galesville Apple Affair, 608-582-2868, www.galesvillewi.com.
Oct., Historic Downtown La Crosse Day, 608-784-0440, www.historicdowntownlacrosse.com.
Nov. 13-14, Tiny Tim Gala Benefit, 608-392-9766, www.tinytimgala.com
Nov., Holiday Fair, Craft Fair, 608-789-7400, www.lacrossecenter.com.
Nov., Turkey Trot, 5K & Jr. Gobbler Races. 608-785-5225, www.uwlax.edu/turkeytrot.
Nov. 26-Dec. 31, Rotary Lights Display, Riverside Park. www.rotarylights.org.
Dec. 31, Skyrocker’s New Year’s Eve, La Crosse, WI, Fireworks, www.skyrockers.org.

Feb 1, 2010 - Dec 31, 2010
SPARTA AREA
Check out our Availability Calendar tab on our website.

Feb 24: SBA5 @ Sparta Boys & Girls Club
Feb 27: Cabin Fever @ Club 16
March 6: Customer Appreciation, Whitetail Ridge Ski Area
March 6: Monroe County Historical Society Spring Arts & Crafts Show at the Sparta High School
March 13: Sports Expo, Will Bill Texas Hunt Drawing & Chili Cookoff @ Sparta High School
March 14: Leon Community Center Chili Feed, 11am-?, Prize Drawings at 4pm
March 18: Sparta Chamber Candidates’ Forum @ Meadowview
March 20: Market Sparta Red Hot Chili Stroll, Water St. 10:00 -2:00
March 26: Farmers’ Appreciation Luncheon @ Club 16
March 30: Friends of Sparta Candidates’ Forum @ American Legion
April 3: Market Sparta Hunt for the Golden Egg
April 21: SBA5 Education Appreciation @ Sparta American Legion
May 1: Official Opening and Celebration of all State Bike Trails
May 15: Downtown Sparta Spring Fling & Wine Walk
May 29: Ambassador Brat Sale @ Piggly Wiggly
May 31: Memorial Day Parade, Water Street, Sparta
June 2: SHE3 & Sparta High School Jazz Band Concert in the Park at Evans Bosshard Park, Hwy 16 East, Sparta
June 9: Studebaker 7 Concert in the Park at Evans Bosshard Park, Hwy 16 East, Sparta
June 10-13: Sparta Butterfest at Memorial Park, Sparta
June 16: Maggie May Concert in the Park at 7pm, Evans Bosshard Park, Hwy 16 East, Sparta
July 23: SBA5 @ Franciscan Skemp Health Care
June 23: Greg Belfany Concert in the Park at 7pm, Evans Bosshard Park, Hwy 16 East, Sparta
June 30: Army Band Concert in the Park at 7pm, Evans Bosshard Park, Hwy 16 East, Sparta
July 7: Gary 7 the Ridgeland Dutchmen Concert in the Park at 7pm, Evans Bosshard Park, Hwy 16 East, Sparta
July 14: Pat Watters Concert in the Park at 7pm, Evans Bosshard Park, Hwy 16 East, Sparta
July 17: Black River Falls Community Band Ambassador brat sale @ Piggly Wiggly
July 23- 25: Market Sparta Crazy Daze –Shop Sparta
July 28: 3 Beers to Debuque Concert in the Park at 7pm, Evans Bosshard Park, Hwy 16 East, Sparta
July 28-August 1: Monroe County Fair, Tomah, WI
August 4: Grumpy Old Men Concert in the Park at 7pm, Evans Bosshard Park, Hwy 16 East, Sparta
August 11: Hans Meyer Concert in the Park at 7pm, Evans Bosshard Park, Hwy 16 East, Sparta
August 18: DeCapo Band Concert in the Park at 7pm, Evans Bosshard Park, Hwy 16 East, Sparta
August 28 & 29: Leon Gatorfest, Leon
September 18: Home Wine Vitner’s & Hops Brewers Challenge @ Evans Bosshard Park
October: Runs all month, House of Shadows; Every Friday & Saturday Evening; Not-so scary 6-7pm; Very scary 7-10pm. For more information go to www.house-of-shadows.com or call 269-2582.
October 2: Fall Fest & Pet Parade
October 14: Market Sparta Twilight on Water St.
Nov 18: Ladies Night Out @ Jake’s Northwoods
Tentative: Check with Methodist Harvest Supper, possible date change
November 21-28: Razzle Dazzle Art Show
December 2 -4: Market Sparta Holiday Open House
December 3: Holiday Parade, Downtown Water Street, Sparta
December: Holiday in the Park at Evans Bosshard Park, Hwy 16 East, Sparta; Entire month of December.

May 1, 2010 - May 3, 2010
La Crosse Fitness Festival May 1-2, 2010
This two day event offers something for everyone!
May 1-2, 2010 www.lacrossefitnessfestival.com

May 19, 2010 - May 19, 2010
Sparta, Wisconsin Annual Golf Outing
Sparta, Wisconsin Annual Golf Outing
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
11 a.m. Shot Gun Start
River Run Golf Course is just a few blocks from the Franklin Victorian Bed and Breakfast.

Jun 2, 2010 - Aug 18, 2010
Concerts in the Park
Start time: 7 PM
Sparta WI- Our 2010 outdoors concert in the Park Series dates have been booked and we are very excited. Concerts are held every Wednesday in the summer months, and walking distance from the B&B; and we will have chairs for you to use. Concerts draw hundreds of people each week and Non-Profit groups are lined up to provide delicious concessions.
Calendar is below, so pick out a date and come stay with us at the B&B; and enjoy a wonderful concert too!

June 2: SHE and Sparta High School Jazz
June 9: Studebaker 7
June 16: Maggie May
June 23: Greg Belfany
June 30: 484th Army Band
July 7: Gary & the Ridgeland Dutchmen
July 14: Pat Watters
July 21: Rusty Star
July 28: 3 Beers Til Dubuque
August 4: Grumpy Old Men
August 11: Hans Meyer
August 18: DeCapo Band
(subject to change)
Thank you for your support!

**In the event of inclement weather, concerts will be held at Sparta Meadowview Middle School.

Jun 11, 2010 - Jun 13, 2010
Sparta Butterfest
2nd Weekend in June
Sparta Butterfest is fun for the whole family! Arts & Crafts/Flea Market, Carnival, Parade, Car Show, Live Music, Food booths, Live Entertainment, Bingo tent & much more! Visit the Sparta Butterfest website for more information!

Jun 12, 2010 - Jun 12, 2010
Sparta Run & Walk Stampede
10th Annual Sparta Run & Walk Stampede
Saturday, June 12, 2010
5 mile run and 2 run & walk
Sparta Memorial Park is just a few blocks from the Franklin Victorian Bed and Breakfast8 a.m.
Print Registration Forms at www.bgcofsparta.org & www.spartabutterfest.com

Nov 6, 2010 - Nov 8, 2010
Rails to Trails Marathon in Norwalk, WI in the Fall
~Marathon, 1/2 Marathon, 5k, Fun Run~
November 7, 2010
~Walker Friendly~
www.railstotrailsrace.com