Don’t miss these events along the Great River Road
The Great River Road is a National Scenic Byway and All-American Road that follows the Mississippi River for nearly 3,000 miles through 10 states and was recently voted as the country’s Best Scenic Drive for the second year in a row.
The charming cities and historic towns on the Great River Road offer fun events all year long, including community celebrations, live music, food festivals, farmers’ markets, art shows and much more. Browse our listings by date and location below.
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MN Marine Art Museum – “The Coast and the Sea: Marine and Maritime Art in America”
Mar 14, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Guided Cathedral Tours, Saint Joseph the Workman Cathedral – La Crosse, WI
Apr 10 - Dec 18, 2026
4:00 - 5:00 pm
Kids get in FREE at Stonefield Historic Site First Saturday of Every Month
Jun 6 - Oct 3, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Ragged Old Flag: Johnny Cash and the American Experience
Aug 3, 2026 - Mar 3, 2027
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Winonans Just Wanna Have Fun – 2026 Voices From the Past Cemetery Walk
Oct 3 - Oct 4, 2026
12:00 - 4:00 pm
“Tshuaj Ntsuab (Plant Medicine): A Compendium of Hmong Medicinal Plants” Book Sales & Signing at Mill City Farmers Market
Oct 10, 2026
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
The Dr. Harold C. Deutsch World War II History Round Table: The Road to Cisterna
Oct 13, 2026
7:00 - 9:00 pm
The Dr. Harold C. Deutsch World War II History Round Table: Ike and Winston (The Dr. Harold C. Deutsch Lecture)
Nov 10, 2026
7:00 - 9:00 pm
HWY 61 Concert Series: IV Play Party band performing top Rock, Country & Pop hits
Jan 16, 2027
7:00 - 7:00 pm
HWY 61 Concert Series: Church of Cash Award-Winning Tribute to Johnny Cash
Feb 6, 2027
7:00 - 7:00 pm
HWY 61 Concert Series: Fabulous Armadillos What’s Going On: Songs from the Vietnam War Era
May 14, 2027
7:00 - 7:00 pm
HWY 61 Concert Series: Fabulous Armadillos What’s Going On: Songs from the Vietnam War Era
May 15, 2027
7:00 - 7:00 pm