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How Oktoberfest Became a September Tradition
A group of beer maids dressed in costume at the 1928 Munich Oktoberfest. Oktoberfest events are now held around the world, but the original—and most famous—festival is in Munich. Each year, over 6 million people gather in the German city to attend, consuming around 6.5 million liters of beer combined as they celebrate Bavarian culture.
FOX2548 & WIProud
Living Local, Episode 53 – Maple Ridge Orchard
CASHTON, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – What started as a “side gig” for Domingo Rodriguez has turned into a 25-year career built on hard work, inventive intelligence, and acres upon acres of apple trees. Maple Ridge Orchard in Cashton is now open for the season. Visit with Lisa and Domingo and taste what hard work and faith […]
explorelacrosse.com
Cheers to 65 years – La Crosse Guide to Oktoberfest!
It’s finally here! Whether it’s your first or your 65th Oktoberfest USA, the celebration brings autumn energy to the La Crosse Region with festive parades, German traditions, and crisp fall fun. From the Downtown Festgrounds to the family-friendly Maple Leaf Parade and carnival at Veteran’s Freedom Park, there’s something for everyone. With the bluffs glowing in color and the season in full swing, Oktoberfest is the perfect way to celebrate fall along the Mississippi.
familyvacationsus.com
We Found 12 Wisconsin Children’s Museums That Are Far More Fun Than A Typical Museum Visit
Rainy weekends, long winters, and restless kids can make family outings feel like a tricky puzzle in Wisconsin. That is why children’s museums matter so much. They turn learning into play, give kids room to move, touch, build, and pretend, and make grown-ups feel like kids again too. Across...
WEAU-TV 13
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the 7 Rivers Region to host charity golf outing
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WEAU) - Big Brothers Big Sisters of the 7 Rivers Region is set to host its 2026 ‘Golf Fore Kids’ Sake’ charity golf outing. The golf outing is scheduled to take place Sept. 23, 2026, at Forest Hills Golf Course in La Crosse. The...
wizmnews.com
Parade marshals from local businesses are chosen for La Crosse Oktoberfest this year
Two members of the La Crosse area business community will lead the Oktoberfest parades for 2026. Local realtor Douglas Billings and jewelry store owner Karla Doolittle were introduced Tuesday as the parade marshals for the fest which officially opens on September 24th. The north-side Torchlight Parade on that night will...
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La Crosse Fire Station #4 now on National Register of Historic Places
One of La Crosse’s former fire stations is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Fire Station #4, located at the intersection of Gillette and Liberty streets, was added to the register last month. It was built in 1941, and represented at the time, the first modern...
The Caledonia Argus
Caledonia resident, columnist looking to publish book
Local Caledonia celebrity and columnist Dianne Gauger came to the Sept. 10 Chamber of Commerce meeting to see if any member knew how to publish a book. Gauger, who has been a columnist for the Caledonia Argus for three-and-a-half years, said that people in the community have asked her to compile her columns into a collection. For the last year, Gauger has been researching how to start the publishing process. “The marketing plan is kind of where I am completely stuck right now,” she said. “I want to keep moving forward, but right now I don’t quite know how.” Chamber members threw around ideas of who the demographic would be for the book: Houston County residents and people who can relate to small town life. Members also discussed including old photos from around the city; many of Gauger’s columns focus on her life growing up in Houston County. One suggested talking to other local authors who have connections in the publishing world and could help Gauger get started. Arlin Falck Grant The deadline of Oct. 1 for the Arlin Falck Grant is fast approaching, and Chamber Secretary Shelley Ellingson is working on applying for funds for next year’s Music in
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A peek inside La Crosse Oktoberfest with Festmasters Smith, Bakalars
Current Festmaster Brent Smith and last year’s leader Mike Bakalars stopped in the WIZM studio for The Rick Solem Show to preview the final countdown to La Crosse’s Oktoberfest — and show how the sausage is made, literally. Listen live weekdays at 5:05 p.m. Find the pod...
vernonreporter.com
Community puppet build this weekend in preparation for the 14th Annual Harvest Parade
VIROQUA, Wis.—People are encouraged to participate in the Community Puppet Building Workshop this weekend at the WDRT building, 311 S. Main, in Viroqua, from 12:00-4:00 p.m. on Sept. 12 and 13, in preparation for the 14th Annual Viroqua Harvest Parade. All ages are welcome. The purpose of the parade...