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Mississippi River Parkway Commission Annual Meeting

MRPC Annual Meeting | September 18-20, 2024 | Winona, MN
Photo: Visit Winona

Hotel Reservations are open

Riverport Inn & Suites
riverportinn.com – Use code “MRPC24”
(507) 452-0606 – Refer to MRPC Annual Meeting block
King Rooms are $139
Double Queen Rooms are $149
*Room block ends on August 18.

Travel Suggestions to Winona:

  • Fly into Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport and rent a car (approximately 2 hour drive along the Great River Road) or use GROOME Transportation
  • Fly into LaCrosse, WI Regional Airport serviced by American Airlines through Chicago O’hare and rent a car (approximately 30 minute drive along the Great River Road) or use GROOME Transportation
  • Fly into Rochester, MN Airport and rent a car (approximately one hour drive) or use GROOME Transportation
  • Amtrack services Winona from Chicago’s Union Station (approximately 5.5 hours)
  • Drive the Great River Road

Schedule:

Wednesday, September 18
  • Minnesota Marine Art Museum GalleryWelcome Reception – 6-8pm
    Join us for the opening night welcome reception at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum, located in Winona. The Minnesota Marine Art Museum is part of the Great River Road Network of Interpretive Centers. We’ll enjoy drinks, heavy hors d’oeuvres and an opportunity to tour the museum, learn about the pollinator garden and view the Mississippi River and the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge.
Thursday, September 19 – 8am-9pm
  • General Sessions and Committee Meetings
  • Dinner Banquet and Awards
Friday, September 20
  • General Session – 8am-Noon
Check back often, as we’ll update information as we finalize plans.

About the Great River Road

Created in 1938 and stretching for 3,000 miles through and beside 10 states, the Great River Road National Scenic Byway is the longest such designated roadway and one of the oldest. The Mississippi River Parkway Commission is a nonprofit organization founded to preserve and improve the natural resources, cultural heritage, economic viability, scenic quality, recreational amenities and other features significant to the Mississippi River Valley. For more information visit experiencemississippiriver.com.