Summer is festival season in the La Crosse area! From hometown celebrations and county fairs to cultural festivals, live music, food, and family-friendly fun, there’s something happening all season long. Start filling your calendar and get ready to make the most of summer!
We’ve organized this guide by month to make planning easy. Simply click on the month below to jump ahead and discover the events that fit your summer schedule. Have a festival or celebration to add to the Guide? Submit it here! For more events in the area, view our La Crosse Area Events Calendar.
For more summer fun, check out our La Crosse Guide to Summer!
JUNE FESTIVALS
June Dairy Days | West Salem
June 5 @ 12:00 pm - 11:59 pm
June 5th, 6th, and 7th, 2026West Salem, Wisconsin We are beyond excited to celebrate with everyone i...
June Dairy Days | West Salem
June 6 @ 7:00 am - 11:59 pm
June 5th, 6th, and 7th, 2026West Salem, Wisconsin We are beyond excited to celebrate with everyone i...
Winona Pridefest 2026 | Unity Park
June 6 @ 11:00 am
Join us for Pridefest 2026 in Winona, a vibrant of the Queer Community! Experience an unforgettable ...
Pridefest | Chances R
June 6 @ 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Join us while we bring the community together with live music by multiple local artists, a drag show...
35th Annual Reggae Fest | Trempealeau Hotel
June 6 @ 2:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Welcome to the 35th annual Reggae Fest! Grab your big hat, shades and sunscreen and get ready for a ...
June Dairy Days | West Salem
June 7 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
June 5th, 6th, and 7th, 2026West Salem, Wisconsin We are beyond excited to celebrate with everyone i...
Butterfest | Sparta
June 11 @ 5:00 pm
Join Us This June 11-14! Sparta Butterfest is an annual community event in Sparta, Wisconsin, filled...
Butterfest | Sparta
June 12 @ 2:00 pm
Join Us This June 11-14! Sparta Butterfest is an annual community event in Sparta, Wisconsin, filled...
Galesville Summerfest | Trempealeau County Fairgrounds
June 12 @ 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
The Galesville Lions Club is thrilled to announce a NEW annual festival for our community—celebrat...
Butterfest | Sparta
June 13 @ 7:00 am - 11:30 pm
Join Us This June 11-14! Sparta Butterfest is an annual community event in Sparta, Wisconsin, filled...
Artspire | Riverside Park
June 13 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Artspire is an all-inclusive, free community art event that attracts, engages and connects our diver...
Galesville Summerfest | Trempealeau County Fairgrounds
June 13 @ 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
The Galesville Lions Club is thrilled to announce a NEW annual festival for our community—celebrat...
Butterfest | Sparta
June 14 @ 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join Us This June 11-14! Sparta Butterfest is an annual community event in Sparta, Wisconsin, filled...
Cheese Fest | Holmen Area Community Center
June 20 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Get your cheese on at the Holmen Cheese Fest this year! We have a gooey mac & cheese contest, cr...
Juneteenth Celebration | Riverside Park
June 20 @ 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Save the Date! Join us for this year’s Juneteenth celebration on Saturday, June 20 at Riverside Pa...
5th Annual Viroqua Shakespeare Festival | PrairieWind Park, Viroqua
June 25 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Hear ye, hear ye! Mark your calendars! Viroqua Shakespeare Festival presents Romeo and Juliet from J...
Rise & Shine Balloon Rally | Vernon County Fairgrounds
June 26 @ 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Food Trucks, Vendors and Inflatables Friday, June 26 from 3pm – 10pm and Saturday, June 27 fro...
PRIDE on the Patio | Grounded Patio Cafe
June 26 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us for a day filled with PRIDE 🏳️🌈 Enjoy one-day only drink specials, explore the wo...
5th Annual Viroqua Shakespeare Festival | PrairieWind Park, Viroqua
June 26 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Hear ye, hear ye! Mark your calendars! Viroqua Shakespeare Festival presents Romeo and Juliet from J...
Celebrate Onalaska | Van Riper Park
June 27 @ 7:00 am - 10:00 pm
Free admission event! Celebrate with live music, family fun zone, food, fireworks, and more! Full li...
Stevenstown Block Party | Hilltop Bar & Grill
June 27 @ 11:00 am - 11:59 pm
Join us Saturday, June 27 for a full day of summer fun at Hilltop Bar & Grill! Bring the family ...
Berry Jamboree | The Berry Market
June 27 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Come for a day of family fun to celebrate our 3rd Annual Berry Jamboree! Live music, LIVE magic show...
Rise & Shine Balloon Rally | Vernon County Fairgrounds
June 27 @ 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Food Trucks, Vendors and Inflatables Friday, June 26 from 3pm – 10pm and Saturday, June 27 fro...
5th Annual Viroqua Shakespeare Festival | PrairieWind Park, Viroqua
June 27 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Hear ye, hear ye! Mark your calendars! Viroqua Shakespeare Festival presents Romeo and Juliet from J...
Rise & Shine Balloon Rally | Vernon County Fairgrounds
June 28 @ 6:00 am
Food Trucks, Vendors and Inflatables Friday, June 26 from 3pm – 10pm and Saturday, June 27 fro...
5th Annual Viroqua Shakespeare Festival | PrairieWind Park, Viroqua
June 28 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Hear ye, hear ye! Mark your calendars! Viroqua Shakespeare Festival presents Romeo and Juliet from J...
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JULY FESTIVALS
Riverfest | Riverside Park
July 1 @ 4:30 pm - 11:15 pm
Riverfest – established in 1983 to create and hold a family festival with “something for everyon...
Riverfest | Riverside Park
July 2 @ 8:00 am - 11:59 pm
Riverfest – established in 1983 to create and hold a family festival with “something for everyon...
Riverfest | Riverside Park
July 3 @ 8:00 am - 11:59 pm
Riverfest – established in 1983 to create and hold a family festival with “something for everyon...
Melrose 4th of July Celebration | Melrose
July 3 @ 8:00 pm - 11:59 pm
Melrose 4th of July See image for weekend details!
Riverfest | Riverside Park
July 4 @ 6:30 am - 10:00 pm
Riverfest – established in 1983 to create and hold a family festival with “something for everyon...
Melrose 4th of July Celebration | Melrose
July 4 @ 9:30 am - 9:00 pm
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Country Boom | West Salem
July 9 @ 4:00 pm - 11:59 pm
Country Boom was built on a simple idea: country music should feel big—but never complicated. No c...
Country Boom | West Salem
July 10 @ 4:00 pm - 11:59 pm
Country Boom was built on a simple idea: country music should feel big—but never complicated. No c...
54th Annual Trempealeau Lions Catfish Days | Trempealeau
July 10 @ 8:30 pm - 11:59 pm
54th Annual Trempealeau Lions Catfish Days Returns July 10-12, 2026 TREMPEALEAU, WI — The Trempeal...
54th Annual Trempealeau Lions Catfish Days | Trempealeau
July 11 @ 8:00 am - 11:59 pm
54th Annual Trempealeau Lions Catfish Days Returns July 10-12, 2026 TREMPEALEAU, WI — The Trempeal...
Youth Outdoor Fest 2026 | Pettibone Park
July 11 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Ready for a day of outdoor adventure — completely FREE? Bring the whole family to the 16th Annual ...
The Driftless Music Festival | Eckhart Park, Viroqua
July 11 @ 12:00 pm - 9:30 pm
A Festival for All For one beautiful summer day, Eckhart Park in Viroqua fills with live music, frie...
Country Boom | West Salem
July 11 @ 4:00 pm - 11:59 pm
Country Boom was built on a simple idea: country music should feel big—but never complicated. No c...
St. Joseph Ridge Lions Fireworks Celebration | St. Joseph Ridge
July 11 @ 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Food and Refreshments for Purchase by the Lions Club Raffles and Yard Games for All until the Firewo...
54th Annual Trempealeau Lions Catfish Days | Trempealeau
July 12 @ 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm
54th Annual Trempealeau Lions Catfish Days Returns July 10-12, 2026 TREMPEALEAU, WI — The Trempeal...
Trempealeau County Fair | Galesville Fairgrounds
July 15 @ 8:00 am
Rice Rodeo, Fairest of the Fare, Tractor Pull, Demolition Derby, Carnival, Live music, and More! Kid...
La Crosse Interstate Fair | West Salem
July 15 @ 8:30 am - 9:00 pm
The 135th Annual La Crosse Interstate Fair – 2026 The La Crosse Interstate Fair is sponsored b...
La Crosse Interstate Fair | West Salem
July 16 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
The 135th Annual La Crosse Interstate Fair – 2026 The La Crosse Interstate Fair is sponsored b...
Trempealeau County Fair | Galesville Fairgrounds
July 16 @ 8:30 am
Rice Rodeo, Fairest of the Fare, Tractor Pull, Demolition Derby, Carnival, Live music, and More! Kid...
Trempealeau County Fair | Galesville Fairgrounds
July 17 @ 8:30 am
Rice Rodeo, Fairest of the Fare, Tractor Pull, Demolition Derby, Carnival, Live music, and More! Kid...
La Crosse Interstate Fair | West Salem
July 17 @ 9:00 am - 11:59 pm
The 135th Annual La Crosse Interstate Fair – 2026 The La Crosse Interstate Fair is sponsored b...
La Crosse Interstate Fair | West Salem
July 18 @ 8:30 am - 11:59 pm
The 135th Annual La Crosse Interstate Fair – 2026 The La Crosse Interstate Fair is sponsored b...
Trempealeau County Fair | Galesville Fairgrounds
July 18 @ 8:30 am
Rice Rodeo, Fairest of the Fare, Tractor Pull, Demolition Derby, Carnival, Live music, and More! Kid...
La Crosse Interstate Fair | West Salem
July 19 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The 135th Annual La Crosse Interstate Fair – 2026 The La Crosse Interstate Fair is sponsored b...
Trempealeau County Fair | Galesville Fairgrounds
July 19 @ 9:00 am
Rice Rodeo, Fairest of the Fare, Tractor Pull, Demolition Derby, Carnival, Live music, and More! Kid...
Cheech’s Deecefest | Bluebird Campground, La Crosse
July 23 @ 5:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Cheech’s Deecefest Family Music Festival! JULY 23-25, 2026 | BLUEBIRD CAMPGROUND | LA CROSSE, WI C...
Prairie Dog Blues Fest | Prairie Du Chein
July 23 @ 6:30 pm
The Prairie Dog Blues Festival is held every year on historic St. Feriole Island, right on the Missi...
Cheech’s Deecefest | Bluebird Campground, La Crosse
July 24 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 pm
Cheech’s Deecefest Family Music Festival! JULY 23-25, 2026 | BLUEBIRD CAMPGROUND | LA CROSSE, WI C...
Prairie Dog Blues Fest | Prairie Du Chein
July 24 @ 5:30 pm - 11:30 pm
The Prairie Dog Blues Festival is held every year on historic St. Feriole Island, right on the Missi...
Cheech’s Deecefest | Bluebird Campground, La Crosse
July 25 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 pm
Cheech’s Deecefest Family Music Festival! JULY 23-25, 2026 | BLUEBIRD CAMPGROUND | LA CROSSE, WI C...
Prairie Dog Blues Fest | Prairie Du Chein
July 25 @ 1:00 pm - 11:30 pm
The Prairie Dog Blues Festival is held every year on historic St. Feriole Island, right on the Missi...
Mediterranean Festival | St. Elias Orthodox Church
July 26 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Join us for the 52nd annual MEDITERRANEAN FESTIVAL! All are welcome. Free admission! The fest takes ...
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AUGUST FESTIVALS
Holmen National Night Out 2026 | Halfway Creek Park
August 4 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Come out to Halfway Creek Park for some family fun and enjoy games, inflatables, and prizes! Hope to...
Onalaska National Night Out 2026 | Quincy Street Community Park
August 4 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Please join us for National Night Out 2026 from 5-8pm on August 4th 2026. We will have inflatables, ...
Ashley for the Arts | Arcadia
August 6 @ 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Ashley for the Arts provides the entire family with 3 days of world class entertainment and art. Art...
People Fest | Driftless Music Gardens, Yuba
August 6 @ 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Join us for three nights under the stars to celebrate eighteen years of People Fest. August 6th-8th....
Ashley for the Arts | Arcadia
August 7 @ 10:00 am - 11:59 pm
Ashley for the Arts provides the entire family with 3 days of world class entertainment and art. Art...
People Fest | Driftless Music Gardens, Yuba
August 7 @ 12:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Join us for three nights under the stars to celebrate eighteen years of People Fest. August 6th-8th....
Irishfest La Crosse | Southside Oktoberfest Grounds
August 7 @ 4:00 pm - 11:59 pm
Join the celebration as Irishfest La Crosse marks its 21st year in 2026! From August 7–9, downtown...
Ashley for the Arts | Arcadia
August 8 @ 10:00 am - 11:59 pm
Ashley for the Arts provides the entire family with 3 days of world class entertainment and art. Art...
People Fest | Driftless Music Gardens, Yuba
August 8 @ 11:30 am - 11:30 pm
Join us for three nights under the stars to celebrate eighteen years of People Fest. August 6th-8th....
Irishfest La Crosse | Southside Oktoberfest Grounds
August 8 @ 12:00 pm - 11:59 pm
Join the celebration as Irishfest La Crosse marks its 21st year in 2026! From August 7–9, downtown...
Irishfest La Crosse | Southside Oktoberfest Grounds
August 9 @ 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Join the celebration as Irishfest La Crosse marks its 21st year in 2026! From August 7–9, downtown...
Larryfest Music Festival | La Farge
August 13 @ 3:00 pm - 10:45 pm
Our 29th year – featuring area musicians, national Bluegrass bands, RV and rustic camping all ...
Larryfest Music Festival | La Farge
August 14 @ 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Our 29th year – featuring area musicians, national Bluegrass bands, RV and rustic camping all ...
Larryfest Music Festival | La Farge
August 15 @ 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Our 29th year – featuring area musicians, national Bluegrass bands, RV and rustic camping all ...
The Children’s Festival | Myrick Park
August 22 @ 9:00 am
It’s back! Once again, this FREE event will feature 20 different play areas to ignite creativi...
Great River Folk Festival | Riverside Park
August 28 @ 5:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Fifty Folkin’ Years of Great River Folk Festival! Great River Folk Festival is a celebration o...
Great River Folk Festival | Riverside Park
August 29 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 pm
Fifty Folkin’ Years of Great River Folk Festival! Great River Folk Festival is a celebration o...
Great River Folk Festival | Riverside Park
August 30 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fifty Folkin’ Years of Great River Folk Festival! Great River Folk Festival is a celebration o...
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