☀️🎉 Good Friday Morning, Coulee

🌼 A brand-new day. Welcome to Good Morning, Coulee—the newsletter that’s more reliable than your morning alarm.

Today on Good Morning, Coulee:

📆 we’ll send you into the weekend fully armed with all the local happenings knowledge you can handle. want more? check out the full calendar »

🍩 remember those donuts I was talking about yesterday? well I made it on down to Moon Tunes last night and whoa.

🔥 looking for a day of family fun with something for everyone? Try Schwertel Family Farms in Trempealeau—they’ve got plenty going on this weekend »

🤠 Boots—a new country bar—has opened in the old Thrunie’s location downtown. yee-haw and best of luck!

🏓 the City of La Crosse is hosting an adult pickleball league. get in on the fun »

😋 we’ll do #ThatLooksGood—the weekly segment where we all learn about some of the dishes that make our local food scene great

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Okay, folks. Let’s do this thing. 👇

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we had a great week together, didn’t we? let’s end it strong.

🎲 Outdoor Patio Bingo @ Elmaro Vineyard // Fri, Aug 29, 5:00 PM // LINK ➡️
Enjoy a relaxed evening of free bingo on the patio at Elmaro—no registration required, just first-come, first-served fun starting at 5 PM.

🌸 Zinnia U-Pick @ Firefly Farm & Mercantile, Cashton // Fri, Aug 29, 10:00 AM // LINK ➡️
Stroll the fields and fill a bucket of fresh zinnias (40–50 stems) for $20 or snag a bouquet for $10—lisianthus and lilies also available!

🍷 MN Wine Day @ Bluff Top Vineyard, Winona // Sat, Aug 30, 12:00 PM // LINK ➡️
Sip and celebrate Minnesota wine with 30+ wineries, live music from Bruce Greenwood, tasty bites from Taco Town, and vendors in the vines!

🧘 Sunday Yoga @ Eckers Apple Farm // Sun, Aug 31, 11:00 AM // LINK ➡️
Stretch, refresh, and breathe deep with an outdoor yoga class for all ages and levels. Bring water and a mat—or borrow one if needed! $5 entry.

🎸 Dylan Harris & River Swiggum @ Footjoy Farm & Brewing // Fri, Aug 29, 5:00–8:00 PM // LINK ➡️
Catch local talent River Swiggum alongside Dylan Harris for a night of live music in the Kickapoo Valley. Energetic, classic-inspired tunes with a community vibe—free show!

🎶 Brianna Rae Band @ Moxie’s // Sat, Aug 30, 7:00–10:30 PM // LINK ➡️
Ring in Labor Day weekend with the Brianna Rae Band bringing a high-energy mix of classic rock, pop, blues, and originals. Expect big singalongs, dance jams, and a night full of Coulee Region vibes.

🌽 Sunday Funday @ Schwertel Family Farms // Sun, Aug 31, 1:00–4:00 PM // LINK ➡️
A full day of family fun with wagon rides, barnyard animals, a beer garden, roasted sweet corn, walking tacos, and live music from Remix LIVE. Free admission, good eats, and community vibes!

here—have a high five. ✋

📍: Winghaven Pizza Farm, Galesville

3:00pm // Two Fathoms Brewing, Winona // Andy Hughes // FREE
5:00pm // Boot Hill Pub // Singalong Sideshow // FREE
5:00pm // Footjoy Farm & Brewing // Dylan Harris and River Swiggum // FREE
6:30pm // La Crosse Bierhaus // Polka at the Bierhaus // FREE
7:00pm // Moxie’s // The Dweebs // FREE
7:00pm // Brick Sip Haus, Tomah // Derek Brown // FREE
8:00pm // Cat Daddy’s Bar & Grill // Max Harter // FREE
8:00pm // Alpine Inn // Tabasco Cat // FREE
10:00pm // Popcorn Tavern // Errc Grrk // FREE

3:00pm // Lawrence Lake Marina, Brownsville // Hillbilly Rocketship // FREE
4:00pm // Angry’s Way Out // Dirt River // FREE
4:00pm // Angry’s Way Out // Dirt River (Customer Appreciation) // FREE
6:00pm // Peter’s Biergarten (Winona) // Gregg Cheech Hall // FREE
6:30pm // Features Holmen // Jon Johnson // FREE
7:00pm // Starlite Lounge // 3rd Charles // FREE
7:00pm // Fat Pats Brewery Spring Grove MN // The Space Heaters and Abby Towne // FREE
7:00pm // Moxie’s // Brianna Rae Band // FREE
8:00pm // Smokey’s Bar and Grill, Holmen // Solo Acoustic Nathan Hansen // FREE
10:00pm // Popcorn Tavern // Open Mic // FREE

1:00pm // The Berry Market // Allison Sky // FREE
1:00pm // Angry’s Way Out // Kevin Clark // FREE
1:00pm // Schwertel Family Farms // Remix LIVE // FREE
1:00pm // Angry’s Way Out // Kevin Clark // FREE
2:00pm // Vernon Vineyards, Viroqua // Ann Christoffer // FREE
2:00pm // Elmaro Vineyard // Doug Mahlum // FREE
2:00pm // Vernon Vineyards, Viroqua // Ann Christoffer (second set) // FREE
3:00pm // Lawrence Lake Marina, Brownsville // CODYFEST // FREE
3:00pm // Adams St Pub // Peter Kish // FREE
5:00pm // Halfway Creek Park Band Shell, Holmen // Holmen Concerts in the Park // FREE
5:00pm // Big Al’s Pizza // Spies of Good Report // FREE
7:00pm // Stoddard Village Park // Spare Parts Project at Stoddard Labor Day // FREE
7:00pm // La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway (Mindoro) // Static Echo // FREE
7:00pm // Vernon County Fairgrounds // Easton Corbin & Chris Kroeze // $30
7:30pm // Alpine Inn // TUGG Labor Day Luau // FREE
8:00pm // Trempealeau Hotel // David Nash // $5

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It was a pleasure starting my Friday with you. Let’s all meet back here bright and early Monday, shall we?

Have a great weekend! ☀️

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