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🍷 Our good friends at Mt. La Crosse invite you to join them for Wine & Bites: An Evening with Dutcher Crossing. You’ll find thoughtfully paired bites, live jazz, and stunning sunset views overlooking the Driftless Region »

⚽️ A World-Cup Themed That Looks Good from a favorite local spot.

🍕 Friday, baby. Big Al’s has music on the patio and all the vibes you could ever want. Oh—and you can bring your dog, too »

🥬 The farmers market is happening this afternoon. Go support »

A little rain never hurt anybody. Let’s get going. 👇

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FRIDAY // 🌦️ AM Showers
High 82°, Low 68° · Showers in the morning with storms possible tonight — get outside in the afternoon window

SATURDAY // ⛈️ Thunderstorms
High 77°, Low 65° · Fourth of July arrives with a 59% storm chance — watch the radar and have a backup plan for fireworks

SUNDAY // 🌦️ AM Showers
High 80°, Low 62° · Light showers to start, then it clears — a decent afternoon to wrap up the holiday weekend

MONDAY // ⛅ Partly Cloudy
High 84°, Low 64° · Fresh start to the week — comfortable and mostly sunny

TUESDAY // ⛅ Partly Cloudy
High 87°, Low 67° · Warm and pleasant — a classic July day

WEDNESDAY // ⛅ Partly Cloudy
High 84°, Low 69° · Another nice one — mid-July is looking good

THURSDAY // ⛈️ Scattered Thunderstorms
High 80°, Low 66° · Storm chances return to close out the week

⚠️ Heads Up: Saturday's Fourth of July forecast carries a 59% storm chance — keep tabs on the radar if you have fireworks plans. Tonight also brings scattered storms with gusty winds possible.

Riverfest La Crosse — Day 3 (Friday) | Riverside Park Fri, Jul 3 · 8:00AM–12:00PM · Day 3 of Riverfest with River Vault pole vaulting, Riverfest Idol Semifinal, Military Social, water skiers, and headliner Boogie and the Yo-Yoz. Learn More →

🍑 Georgia Peaches & Dark Cherries Truckload Sale | Onalaska American Legion Post 336 Fri, Jul 3 · 11:00–11:30AM · Capture the essence of summer with our Georgia Peach & Dark Bing Cherries Truckload Sale! Sweet Georgia peaches grown right outside of Fort Valley Georgia and Delivered Direct to You. Learn More →

🛍️ Westby Friday night's Farmers Market | The Red Shed Fri, Jul 3 · 5:00–9:00PM · The Westby Friday night's Farmers Market offers local vendors, handmade goods, vintage treasures, and fresh market vibes. It's a perfect opportunity to find unique items and enjoy a fun evening. Learn More →

🎸 REMIX | LUSH Wine Bistro Fri, Jul 3 · 6:00–9:00PM · Come enjoy great food, wine, unique drinks and acoustic music with Remix! Learn More →

🍺 Beer Garden Opener: Spies of Good Report and Tacomiendo | Ecker's Apple Farm Fri, Jul 3 · 2:00PM · Ecker's beer garden is opening for the 2026 season with live music by Spies of Good Report and food from Tacomiendo. Learn More →

🛍️ Hmoob Cultural Center Farmers Market | Hmoob Cultural and Community Center Fri, Jul 3 · 3:30–7:00PM · The Hmoob Cultural Center Farmers Market is happening on July 3, 2026, from 3:30 pm to 7:00 pm at the Hmoob Cultural and Community Center, 1815 Ward Ave, La Crosse WI Learn More →

🎷 John Paulson & Eric Heukeshoven Duo - Instrumental | Sweet Beats Jazz & Dessert Lounge Fri, Jul 3 · 5:30–8:30PM · Enjoy a jazz performance by John Paulson and Eric Heukeshoven, featuring classics, bossa novas, ballads, blues, and originals. Learn More →

🎆 La Crosse Center Independence Day Open House | La Crosse Center Riverside Terrace Sat, Jul 4 · 5:00PM · Celebrate America's 250th birthday at the La Crosse Center's Independence Day Open House with classic summertime and Independence Day themes, food, drinks, and a view of the fireworks. Learn More →

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ℹ️ World Cup Special: Argentina’s Milanesa!

This popular Argentine cuisine uses panko-breaded chicken breast topped with arugula tossed in a lemon-parmesan vinaigrette, and we’re going to serve it with a gremolata sauce and salt & pepper fries!

📍 Fork & Fable

3:00 PM // Elmaro Vineyard // Music by The Sistars // FREE

4:00 PM // Ecker's Apple Farm // Spies of Good Report // FREE

5:00 PM // Footjoy Farm and Brewing // Dave Kenworthy // FREE

5:00 PM // Big Al's // FREE Live Music on Big Al's Patio w/ Sal & Dean // FREE

5:30 PM // Sweet Beats Jazz & Dessert Lounge // John Paulson & Eric Heukeshoven Duo - Instrumental // FREE

6:00 PM // Adams St Pub // QUENTEN BROWN! // FREE

6:00 PM // LUSH Wine Bistro // REMIX // FREE

7:00 PM // Trempealeau Hotel, Restaurant and Saloon // People Brothers Band with special guest The Getaway // $15.45

7:00 PM // Cat Daddy's Bar & Grill // Madlee // FREE

7:00 PM // Onalaska American Legion Post 336 // Cruise Control // FREE

9:00 PM // Popcorn Tavern // POLYACHI & Droids Attack // $5

2:00 PM // Elmaro Vineyard // Music by Sampson & Son // FREE

3:00 PM // River Rats Bar and Grill // Old-Time Blues and Good-Time Folk with Jack Norton // FREE

4:00 PM // The Red Pines // Quenten Brown LIVE // FREE

5:00 PM // Big Al's // TOM CARPENTER on Big Al's Patio // FREE

9:00 PM // Popcorn Tavern // Rave, White, & Blue // $15

1:00 PM // Elmaro Vineyard // Ron Reimer // FREE

1:00 PM // Trempealeau Hotel, Restaurant and Saloon // TSP at Trempealeau Hotel // FREE

1:00 PM // Rumors Bar and Grill // Brianna Rae Unplugged Duo // FREE

2:00 PM // Footjoy Farm and Brewing // Open Jam with Dylan Harris // FREE

2:00 PM // River Rats Bar and Grill // Tom Carpenter // FREE

5:00 PM // Big Al's // SCOTT WILCOX on Big Al's Patio // FREE

5:00 PM // Halfway Creek Park Band Shell // Concerts in the Park - Holmen // FREE

7:00 PM // Roger Harring Stadium, Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex (UW-La Crosse) // River City Rhapsody – La Crosse Drum Corps Show // $32

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