Event Calendar
Spring 2024 City-Wide Rummage Sales
Discover Viroqua's City-Wide Rummage Sale: April 25-27 Uncover a treasure trove of deals and unique finds during Viroqua's much-anticipated City-Wide Rummage Sale, taking place from April 25-27. Whether you're eager to declutter or looking for hidden gems, this event brings together sellers and shoppers for a community-wide experience. Save the Date: Mark your calendar for April 25-27th. and join in […]
Ridges & Rivers Book Festival
The Ridges & Rivers Book Festival began as a collaboration between the Driftless Writing Center and the McIntosh Memorial Library to celebrate reading, writing, creativity, and community. Sponsoring events that would appeal to a broad range of people and made possible by countless hours of volunteer hours, our inaugural event in 2023 featured more than 30 presenters and authors and […]
Ramp Romp
B&E's Trees 30904 Rognstad Ridge Road, Cashton, WI, United StatesThe Ramp Romp Ride is a playful exploration-by-bike of the Timber Coulee watershed and the unique, delicious and interesting ecosystem we are a part of. We will start at the Embark Maple farm, explore and sustainably forage our way through the watershed, and return to the farm to make wood-fired pizzas with our foraged finds. On Sunday folks are invited […]
Dandelion Dash
Scenic Bluffs Community Health Centers 238 Front Street, Cashton, WI, United StatesJoin us for the 14th annual Dandelion Dash! The Dandelion Dash is an annual fun run/walk event sponsored by Scenic Bluffs Community Health Centers. This is a family-friendly event designed to promote health and wellness throughout the community. Participants have the option to complete a 3K or 5K run/walk. The Dandelion Dash will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, […]
Coptic Bookbinding: the Original Codex (at the Ridges & Rivers Book Festival)
Coptic Bookbinding was developed by the Egyptian Copts in the 2nd century A.D. and represents the earliest known form of a true codex. This multi-section, non-adhesive binding features an exposed spine which reveals the decorative, braid-like sewing of the binding -- commonly known as a chain stitch. These books lay flat when opened, making them easy to write in and […]
Learning from the Land in Spring (with Nicholas WazeeGale)
This will be an experiential day of learning to interpret the stories of the living landscape. From birds returning, frogs calling and breeding, and mammals feeding on rich spring growth (and each other), to wild edibles along the river bank and the history of the land written in tree species and growth, we will endeavor to put together the puzzle […]
Water Action Volunteer (WAV) Training Session
Sidie Hollow Park, Viroqua, WI E6051 County Road Xx, Viroqua, United StatesEngage with your local stream Become a Water Action Volunteer (WAV) member and contribute to the statewide database for stream water quality. Valley Stewardship Network will provide equipment and training so that you can take measurements at your local stream and enter the data into the database. Learn about what contributes to the quality of the water in your area. […]
Spring Barn Dance
La Farge Community Center 202 North State Street, La Farge, United StatesCome join in an old fashioned barn dance with the Driftless Folk School. We will begin with a potluck at 5:00 and begin dancing at 6:30, wrapping up around 9:00. Acclaimed and notable local caller Sue Hulsether will call the dance and the infamous Farm Market Buskers will be playing. Bring a dish and your dancing shoes and join in […]
Eat Your Greens! A Kid’s Garden Adventure – Second Nature at Reads Creek Nursery
Second Nature at Reads Creek S7301 Hwy 14, Viroqua, WI, United StatesGet ready to roll up your sleeves and plant your own salad bowl garden! Join us for a fun and educational workshop designed especially for kids. In our salad bowl garden workshop, kids will have the opportunity to get their hands dirty and learn how to grow their own fresh and nutritious salad greens. Participants will go home with their […]
Live Music
Vernon Vineyards S3426 Peterson Lane, Viroqua, United StatesSundays 2-5 April 7 Driftless Magnolias April 14 Round Robin - 4 musical guests @ Pedretti Party Barn April 21 Dan Sebranek & Mary April 28 Payton Eilers
NA Meeting
A new NA meeting each Sunday afternoon at 4 PM has been scheduled at The Other Door at 1321 N Main Street.. The first meeting will be on Jan 14. The existing NA meeting at 5:30 PM Tuesday at The Other Door will continue as scheduled. The Friday NA meeting at 7:00 PM at The Other Door is discontinued.
Anytime Fitness 1 training session
Anytime Fitness 1218 N Main St, Viroqua, United StatesFor the month of April we are offering 1 free training session to any new or current members! Meet with our qualified trainer for your free session!
Vernon County Over 50
May 1 Come attend the ADRC Senior Fair at Vernon Co. Fairgrounds 10 am-2 pm.
Islands of Brilliance presents The Fellowship
McIntosh Memorial Library 205 S Rock Ave, Viroqua, WI, United StatesAn opportunity for neurodiverse teens and young adults (aged 16 through early 30s) to gather for creative arts-based activities and guided discussions. This Program is a Good Fit For: Autistic and Neurodiverse individuals aged 16 through early 30s who are interested in being part of a social community and are looking to gain confidence in navigating skills for independence. Autistic […]
Introduction to Clog Dancing
Bethel Home 614 S Rock Ave, Viroqua, United StatesAppalachian Style (double toe) clog dancing: Designed for beginning clogging students of all ages. Taught by Paul Keeney, this class will meet for six Wednesday evenings from 5:30-6:30 pm. The first class will meet Wednesday May 1, 2024. Location: Bethel Home main meeting room, 614 S. Rock Avenue, Viroqua WI
VIVA Gallery is Celebrating 20 years in 2024
VIVA Gallery 217 S. Main Street, Viroqua, WI, United StatesMay 2nd, 1st Thursday Open House Reception in May, will be a special gathering at VIVA Gallery. We are celebrating our 20th Anniversary, showing the work of alumni VIVA artists along with 2023 Driftless Area Art Festival Peoples Choice winner Pete Sandker. We will also welcome a new VIVA member, Zoe Craig. We are happy to welcome back DAAF Peoples […]
Viroqua Farmers Market
Western Technical College Lot 220 S Main Street, Viroqua, WI, United StatesThe Viroqua Farmers Market is held from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Saturday from May through October at 220 S. Main St. in the Western Technical College parking lot. More than just a place to shop, the Viroqua Farmers Market is a community gathering that fosters a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. It’s an opportunity for residents and visitors to […]
SAWW Level One: Chainsaw Safety and Efficiency Training (with Luke Saunders)
Kickapoo Valley Reserve Visitors CenterThis course is certified through the Safety and Woods Working (SAWW) training program and is part of a four-level series designed to increase safety and efficiency of chainsaw use. Participants in Level 1 training will spend part of the morning in the classroom, and at least 5 hours outside practicing techniques to operate chainsaws safely, comfortably and productively. Topics covered […]