☀️🎉 Good Friday Morning, Coulee

Hey Hey—look who it is. Welcome to Good Morning, Coulee—the newsletter that’s got your plans, your pep, and your people.

Today on Good Morning, Coulee:

🥨 #ThatLooksGood—but, y’know, Oktoberfest style

🔥 Looking for weekend plans? I’ve got your back. Our events calendar is full of events ranging from Fest happenings to family-friendly outings. Check out the calendar »

🧠 A thought of the day that’ll put things in perspective

🎶 Looking for something a little different? The Hatchery has plenty going on »

Alright—busy weekend ahead. Let’s do this. 👇

Here’s what I was listening to when I wrote this email! 👍

You vibin’? You can listen to the entire playlist here ➡️

🖌: growthbyvisuals

🧠 Ready to win a prize? Let’s lock in. Today, we are playing for a $10 gift card to Free Range Exchange!

🌳 Trivia Time: Riverside Park is a local favorite along the Mississippi. Do you know what year it was officially constructed?

Read our Monday edition to find out if you won!

Oktoberfest safety resources available in La Crosse // News 8000 »
Kids enjoy Oktoberfest's Special Fester Carnival // WXOW »
Tools for Schools kicks off for the 2025 school year // WXOW »

🥕 Farmers Market // Fri, Sep 26 // La Crosse City Hall // 3:30–6:30 PM // Event Link ➡️

Jam out with Dan Modaff Music while you browse seasonal goodies, enjoy a Bloody Mary, and stock up on local treats. It’s the perfect way to ease into the weekend with fresh finds and community vibes at City Hall.

🎉 FREE ADMISSION at the 64th Oktoberfest USA // Sun, Sep 28 // 1 Oktoberfest Strasse, La Crosse // 11:00 AM–6:00 PM // Event Link ➡️

Enjoy a full day of Oktoberfest fun with kids’ activities, live music, great food, and local vendors—all with free admission! Bring the whole family down to the Fest Grounds for one of La Crosse’s favorite traditions.

🎶 Don Harvey Duo // Fri, Sep 26 // Big Al's Pizza // 5:00–7:00 PM // Event Link ➡️

Catch the Don Harvey Duo for their final summer show at Big Al’s Pizza! Enjoy upbeat acoustic rock, old country, and award-winning originals with plenty of humor and positive vibes.

🍻 Steins, Songs, & Pizza: Post Oktoberfest Party with Sam Ness & Ryan Howe // Sat, Sep 27 // The Hatchery Patio // 1:00–10:30 PM // Event Link ➡️

Keep the Oktoberfest fun rolling with live music, woodfired pizza, and fall cocktails at The Hatchery Patio. Ryan Howe kicks things off in the afternoon, followed by Sam Ness at golden hour—plus plenty of beer, bourbon, and good vibes all day long.

📍: Bavarian Pretzels from Linda’s in West Salem

Friday, September 26

11:00am // La Crosse Bierhaus // The Bierhaus Boys // FREE
3:00pm // Boot Hill Pub // Brian Beard // FREE
3:30pm // La Crosse City Hall // Dan Modaff // FREE
5:00pm // La Crosse Bierhaus // The Bierhaus Boys // FREE
7:00pm // Onalaska American Legion // Cruze Control Band // FREE
7:00pm // Alpine Inn // Dirt River Live // FREE
7:00pm // Wisco 8, Sparta // Dave Kenworthy // FREE
7:00pm // Blue Collar Bar and Grill, Sparta // Afroman // $42
8:00pm // Robins Nest // The Nobz // FREE
8:00pm // Muddy Waters Bar, Trempealeau // Abbey Lane // FREE

Saturday, September 27

12:00pm // Popcorn Tavern // Double D // FREE
12:00pm // La Crosse Bierhaus // The Pinski Brothers // FREE
1:00pm // Alpine Inn // Sadie Jo // FREE
2:00pm // Elmaro Vineyard // Allison Sky // FREE
2:00pm // Trempealeau Hotel // David Rogers // $5
3:00pm // River Rats Bar and Grill // Jamal Mayfield // FREE
4:00pm // Jac’s Steakhouse, Tomah // Abbey Lane // FREE
4:00pm // La Crosse Bierhaus // The Pinski Brothers // FREE
4:00pm // The Red Pines // Saner & Gibbons // FREE
6:00pm // Angry’s Way Out // Kenny Hotopp // FREE
6:00pm // Peter’s Biergarten, Winona // Jack Norton // FREE
6:00pm // Trempealeau Hotel // Marques Morel // $6
6:30pm // Pearl Street Books // David Wastart & His Steel Tongue Drum // FREE
8:00pm // Robins Nest // Radio Active // FREE