Upcoming Events
The Ports of Discovery has a variety of annual festivals and events, as well as periodic special events, all featured right here on our Events Calendar.
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🍅 Farmers Market
The Driftless Area Wetlands Centre will be hosting its annual Welcome Spring - Egg Hunt event again this year! Festivities will include all kinds of fun hands-on nature activities for kids. It's a great chance to get out and enjoy spring as a family!
🎪 Flea Market Under the Bridge
FLEA MARKET UNDER THE BRIDGE in Marquette.... Treasures abound & wait to be found!
The Flea Markets Under the Bridge are traditionally held the following weekends each year:
Memorial Day Weekend
July 4th Weekend
Labor Day Weekend
The first two weekends in October.
🌳 Junior Ranger Days: Historic Preservation
Do you love history? Do you want to protect the special places that have shaped America? Come join us May 25th from 10am to 2pm for some fun and educational activities and discover what it takes to preserve history. You'll even have the opportunity to earn the Historic Preservation Jr Ranger badge.
🎪 Flea Market Under the Bridge
FLEA MARKET UNDER THE BRIDGE in Marquette.... Treasures abound & wait to be found!
The Flea Markets Under the Bridge are traditionally held the following weekends each year:
Memorial Day Weekend
July 4th Weekend
Labor Day Weekend
The first two weekends in October.
🏫 Preserving the Past: A Stroll through Historic Downtown McGregor
🏫 Preserving the Past: A Stroll Through Historic Downtown McGregor
Preserving the Past: A Stroll through Historic Downtown McGregor will highlight some of McGregor's downtown gems and their history. We'll also discuss best preservation practices and maintaining historic buildings. This walking tour begins at 2 p.m. from Triangle Park in downtown McGregor. All are welcome.
🎪 Flea Market Under the Bridge
FLEA MARKET UNDER THE BRIDGE in Marquette.... Treasures abound & wait to be found!
The Flea Markets Under the Bridge are traditionally held the following weekends each year:
Memorial Day Weekend
July 4th Weekend
Labor Day Weekend
The first two weekends in October.
🇺🇸 Memorial Day Parade and Service
**Please check back for details after May 1st.
The McGregor Memorial Day Parade is traditionally held on Main Street in downtown McGregor beginning at 10 a.m. with a service at the Pleasant Grove Cemetery conducted by the Legion following the parade. These details will be confirmed by May 1st but are subject to change until then.
Thank you for supporting these community events, as we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
🍅 Farmers Market
The Driftless Area Wetlands Centre will be hosting its annual Welcome Spring - Egg Hunt event again this year! Festivities will include all kinds of fun hands-on nature activities for kids. It's a great chance to get out and enjoy spring as a family!
🍅 Farmers Market
The Driftless Area Wetlands Centre will be hosting its annual Welcome Spring - Egg Hunt event again this year! Festivities will include all kinds of fun hands-on nature activities for kids. It's a great chance to get out and enjoy spring as a family!
🛍️ 2nd Thursday’s: Meet Me in McGregor
2nd Thursday’s are BIG here in McGregor! Several of our shops stay open until 7pm on the 2ND THURSDAY of each month. Those who shop with us on the 2nd Thursday can enter a drawing to win $25 Chamber Bucks at any participating retail location between 5 and 7pm.
Our current list of participating businesses:
By The Spoonful
Daisy Kay Crystals, Coffee, & Gifts
Free Spirit Boutique By Laura Davies Carlson
Navy Rose Co.
Paper Moon
Rivertown Fine Books
The Left Bank
Treats By Taylor
Visit McGregor-Marquette, Iowa
🍅 Farmers Market
The Driftless Area Wetlands Centre will be hosting its annual Welcome Spring - Egg Hunt event again this year! Festivities will include all kinds of fun hands-on nature activities for kids. It's a great chance to get out and enjoy spring as a family!
🦊 Junior Ranger Days: Fur Trade
Voyageur, fourrure, and rendezvous; sounds like fun. Come learn all about the fur trade on Saturday June 15th from 10am to 2pm. There will be lots of fun activities that you will not want to miss!
🍅 Farmers Market
The Driftless Area Wetlands Centre will be hosting its annual Welcome Spring - Egg Hunt event again this year! Festivities will include all kinds of fun hands-on nature activities for kids. It's a great chance to get out and enjoy spring as a family!
🍷 🍺 Lazy River Beer & Wine Festival
🍷 🍺 Lazy River Beer & Wine Festival
Enjoy food vendors, live music, and unlimited sampling from Iowa wineries and breweries. More info here.
🍅 Farmers Market
The Driftless Area Wetlands Centre will be hosting its annual Welcome Spring - Egg Hunt event again this year! Festivities will include all kinds of fun hands-on nature activities for kids. It's a great chance to get out and enjoy spring as a family!
🎪 Flea Market Under the Bridge
🎪 Flea Market Under the Bridge
Treasures abound & wait to be found! The Flea Markets Under the Bridge are traditionally held the following weekends each year:
Memorial Day Weekend
July 4th Weekend
Labor Day Weekend
The first two weekends in October
🎪 Flea Market Under the Bridge
🎪 Flea Market Under the Bridge
Treasures abound & wait to be found! The Flea Markets Under the Bridge are traditionally held the following weekends each year:
Memorial Day Weekend
July 4th Weekend
Labor Day Weekend
The first two weekends in October
🍅 Farmers Market
The Driftless Area Wetlands Centre will be hosting its annual Welcome Spring - Egg Hunt event again this year! Festivities will include all kinds of fun hands-on nature activities for kids. It's a great chance to get out and enjoy spring as a family!
🇺🇸 Independence Day Celebration
Join us in Marquette to celebrate Independence Day with fun for the whole family! Food trucks, parade, fireworks all happening here.
*Check back here for more details after June 1st.
🧺 Emma Big Bear Celebration
Learn about Emma Big Bears family life and living by traditional tribal means in Northeast Iowa, Elgin Historical Society Tribes of the Turkey River Project, Sub-Agency Indian School, Local Winnebago Villages and Chiefs, Traditional Arts and Crafts Demonstrations by Indigenous Artisans.
*Check back here for more details after June 1st.
🛍️ 2nd Thursday’s: Meet Me in McGregor
2nd Thursday’s are BIG here in McGregor! Several of our shops stay open until 7pm on the 2ND THURSDAY of each month. Those who shop with us on the 2nd Thursday can enter a drawing to win $25 Chamber Bucks at any participating retail location between 5 and 7pm.
Our current list of participating businesses:
By The Spoonful
Daisy Kay Crystals, Coffee, & Gifts
Free Spirit Boutique By Laura Davies Carlson
Navy Rose Co.
Paper Moon
Rivertown Fine Books
The Left Bank
Treats By Taylor
Visit McGregor-Marquette, Iowa
🍅 Farmers Market
The Driftless Area Wetlands Centre will be hosting its annual Welcome Spring - Egg Hunt event again this year! Festivities will include all kinds of fun hands-on nature activities for kids. It's a great chance to get out and enjoy spring as a family!
🍅 Farmers Market
The Driftless Area Wetlands Centre will be hosting its annual Welcome Spring - Egg Hunt event again this year! Festivities will include all kinds of fun hands-on nature activities for kids. It's a great chance to get out and enjoy spring as a family!
🚘 Great River Car Show & Cruise
🚘 Great River Road Car Show & Cruise
The Great River Road Car Show & Cruise is held the 3rd Saturday in July each year. Don't miss out on this great event!
🍅 Farmers Market
The Driftless Area Wetlands Centre will be hosting its annual Welcome Spring - Egg Hunt event again this year! Festivities will include all kinds of fun hands-on nature activities for kids. It's a great chance to get out and enjoy spring as a family!
🦕 Dino Day
🦕 Dino Day
Come out to learn about prehistoric northeast Iowa during our annual Dino Day event!. The event will include a fossil dig for kids, prehistoric displays and lots of fun hands-on educational activities!
🌳 Junior Ranger Day: Park Explorer
Curious to know what it takes to plan an amazing trip to a national park? Join us Saturday, July 27th to learn some tips and tricks to planning that epic adventure. Complete the fun activities and you'll have the opportunity to earn the new Jr Ranger Park Explorer badge.
🍅 Farmers Market
The Driftless Area Wetlands Centre will be hosting its annual Welcome Spring - Egg Hunt event again this year! Festivities will include all kinds of fun hands-on nature activities for kids. It's a great chance to get out and enjoy spring as a family!
🛍️ 2nd Thursday’s: Meet Me in McGregor
2nd Thursday’s are BIG here in McGregor! Several of our shops stay open until 7pm on the 2ND THURSDAY of each month. Those who shop with us on the 2nd Thursday can enter a drawing to win $25 Chamber Bucks at any participating retail location between 5 and 7pm.
Our current list of participating businesses:
By The Spoonful
Daisy Kay Crystals, Coffee, & Gifts
Free Spirit Boutique By Laura Davies Carlson
Navy Rose Co.
Paper Moon
Rivertown Fine Books
The Left Bank
Treats By Taylor
Visit McGregor-Marquette, Iowa
🍅 Farmers Market
The Driftless Area Wetlands Centre will be hosting its annual Welcome Spring - Egg Hunt event again this year! Festivities will include all kinds of fun hands-on nature activities for kids. It's a great chance to get out and enjoy spring as a family!
🍅 Farmers Market
The Driftless Area Wetlands Centre will be hosting its annual Welcome Spring - Egg Hunt event again this year! Festivities will include all kinds of fun hands-on nature activities for kids. It's a great chance to get out and enjoy spring as a family!
🍅 Farmers Market
The Driftless Area Wetlands Centre will be hosting its annual Welcome Spring - Egg Hunt event again this year! Festivities will include all kinds of fun hands-on nature activities for kids. It's a great chance to get out and enjoy spring as a family!
🍅 Farmers Market
The Driftless Area Wetlands Centre will be hosting its annual Welcome Spring - Egg Hunt event again this year! Festivities will include all kinds of fun hands-on nature activities for kids. It's a great chance to get out and enjoy spring as a family!
🎪 Flea Market Under the Bridge
🎪 Flea Market Under the Bridge
Treasures abound & wait to be found! The Flea Markets Under the Bridge are traditionally held the following weekends each year:
Memorial Day Weekend
July 4th Weekend
Labor Day Weekend
The first two weekends in October
🎪 Flea Market Under the Bridge
🎪 Flea Market Under the Bridge
Treasures abound & wait to be found! The Flea Markets Under the Bridge are traditionally held the following weekends each year:
Memorial Day Weekend
July 4th Weekend
Labor Day Weekend
The first two weekends in October
🎪 Flea Market Under the Bridge
🎪 Flea Market Under the Bridge
Treasures abound & wait to be found! The Flea Markets Under the Bridge are traditionally held the following weekends each year:
Memorial Day Weekend
July 4th Weekend
Labor Day Weekend
The first two weekends in October
🍅 Farmers Market
The Driftless Area Wetlands Centre will be hosting its annual Welcome Spring - Egg Hunt event again this year! Festivities will include all kinds of fun hands-on nature activities for kids. It's a great chance to get out and enjoy spring as a family!
🛍️ 2nd Thursday’s: Meet Me in McGregor
2nd Thursday’s are BIG here in McGregor! Several of our shops stay open until 7pm on the 2ND THURSDAY of each month. Those who shop with us on the 2nd Thursday can enter a drawing to win $25 Chamber Bucks at any participating retail location between 5 and 7pm.
Our current list of participating businesses:
By The Spoonful
Daisy Kay Crystals, Coffee, & Gifts
Free Spirit Boutique By Laura Davies Carlson
Navy Rose Co.
Paper Moon
Rivertown Fine Books
The Left Bank
Treats By Taylor
Visit McGregor-Marquette, Iowa
🍅 Farmers Market
The Driftless Area Wetlands Centre will be hosting its annual Welcome Spring - Egg Hunt event again this year! Festivities will include all kinds of fun hands-on nature activities for kids. It's a great chance to get out and enjoy spring as a family!
🍅 Farmers Market
The Driftless Area Wetlands Centre will be hosting its annual Welcome Spring - Egg Hunt event again this year! Festivities will include all kinds of fun hands-on nature activities for kids. It's a great chance to get out and enjoy spring as a family!
🍅 Farmers Market
The Driftless Area Wetlands Centre will be hosting its annual Welcome Spring - Egg Hunt event again this year! Festivities will include all kinds of fun hands-on nature activities for kids. It's a great chance to get out and enjoy spring as a family!
🚜 Froelich Fall-Der-All
Visitors take a step back in time at the annual Froelich Fall-der-All, held annually the 4th weekend in September. The family fun weekend includs a variety of old-time demonstrations and presentations, museum tours, kids activities, farmers market vendors, food and, of course, tractors.
🚜 Froelich Fall-Der-All
Visitors take a step back in time at the annual Froelich Fall-der-All, held annually the 4th weekend in September. The family fun weekend includs a variety of old-time demonstrations and presentations, museum tours, kids activities, farmers market vendors, food and, of course, tractors.
🍅 Farmers Market
The Driftless Area Wetlands Centre will be hosting its annual Welcome Spring - Egg Hunt event again this year! Festivities will include all kinds of fun hands-on nature activities for kids. It's a great chance to get out and enjoy spring as a family!
👟 G.R.R.R.R. (Great River Road-Road Race)
The Great River Road-Road Race is a 5K and 10K race that begins and ends in scenic Pikes Peak State Park.
Runners receive a T-shirt, Division awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place and a complimentary untraditional pancake breakfast featuring chicken gravy.
Register early to receive better rate.
🎪 Flea Market Under the Bridge
🎪 Flea Market Under the Bridge
Treasures abound & wait to be found! The Flea Markets Under the Bridge are traditionally held the following weekends each year:
Memorial Day Weekend
July 4th Weekend
Labor Day Weekend
The first two weekends in October
🦅 Hawk Watch
The Driftless Area Wetlands Centre will be hosting its annual Welcome Spring - Egg Hunt event again this year! Festivities will include all kinds of fun hands-on nature activities for kids. It's a great chance to get out and enjoy spring as a family!
🍁 McGregor Fall Art Festival
🍁 McGregor Fall Art Festival
Join us for the annual Arts & Crafts Festival in Turner Park this October, McGregor, IA. 10 am - 5 pm daily! We will have handmade arts and craft vendors, LIVE music, food, beer, wine, activities for all ages! Mark your calendars today! This you won't want to miss.
More details and applications check us out on the website: https://www.leftbankshopandgallery.org/ or contact us at 563-329-2010 or The City of McGregor 563-873-3795
🎪 Flea Market Under the Bridge
🎪 Flea Market Under the Bridge
Treasures abound & wait to be found! The Flea Markets Under the Bridge are traditionally held the following weekends each year:
Memorial Day Weekend
July 4th Weekend
Labor Day Weekend
The first two weekends in October
🍁 McGregor Fall Art Festival
🍁 McGregor Fall Art Festival
Join us for the annual Arts & Crafts Festival in Turner Park this October, McGregor, IA. 10 am - 5 pm daily! We will have handmade arts and craft vendors, LIVE music, food, beer, wine, activities for all ages! Mark your calendars today! This you won't want to miss.
More details and applications check us out on the website: https://www.leftbankshopandgallery.org/ or contact us at 563-329-2010 or The City of McGregor 563-873-3795
🛍️ 2nd Thursday’s: Meet Me in McGregor
2nd Thursday’s are BIG here in McGregor! Several of our shops stay open until 7pm on the 2ND THURSDAY of each month. Those who shop with us on the 2nd Thursday can enter a drawing to win $25 Chamber Bucks at any participating retail location between 5 and 7pm.
Our current list of participating businesses:
By The Spoonful
Daisy Kay Crystals, Coffee, & Gifts
Free Spirit Boutique By Laura Davies Carlson
Navy Rose Co.
Paper Moon
Rivertown Fine Books
The Left Bank
Treats By Taylor
Visit McGregor-Marquette, Iowa
🎪 Flea Market Under the Bridge
🎪 Flea Market Under the Bridge
Treasures abound & wait to be found! The Flea Markets Under the Bridge are traditionally held the following weekends each year:
Memorial Day Weekend
July 4th Weekend
Labor Day Weekend
The first two weekends in October
🍁 McGregor Fall Art Festival
🍁 McGregor Fall Art Festival
Join us for the annual Arts & Crafts Festival in Turner Park this October, McGregor, IA. 10 am - 5 pm daily! We will have handmade arts and craft vendors, LIVE music, food, beer, wine, activities for all ages! Mark your calendars today! This you won't want to miss.
More details and applications check us out on the website: https://www.leftbankshopandgallery.org/ or contact us at 563-329-2010 or The City of McGregor 563-873-3795
🎪 Flea Market Under the Bridge (Copy)
🎪 Flea Market Under the Bridge
Treasures abound & wait to be found! The Flea Markets Under the Bridge are traditionally held the following weekends each year:
Memorial Day Weekend
July 4th Weekend
Labor Day Weekend
The first two weekends in October
🍁 McGregor Fall Art Festival
🍁 McGregor Fall Art Festival
Join us for the annual Arts & Crafts Festival in Turner Park this October, McGregor, IA. 10 am - 5 pm daily! We will have handmade arts and craft vendors, LIVE music, food, beer, wine, activities for all ages! Mark your calendars today! This you won't want to miss.
More details and applications check us out on the website: https://www.leftbankshopandgallery.org/ or contact us at 563-329-2010 or The City of McGregor 563-873-3795
🎃 Halloween Parade
🎃 Halloween Parade
Route leaves Middle School, down Main Street, and turns on 1st St, returning to school via B St.
Games and activities at Triangle Park following the parade.
*Check back here after October 1st for more details.
🛍️ 2nd Thursday’s: Meet Me in McGregor
2nd Thursday’s are BIG here in McGregor! Several of our shops stay open until 7pm on the 2ND THURSDAY of each month. Those who shop with us on the 2nd Thursday can enter a drawing to win $25 Chamber Bucks at any participating retail location between 5 and 7pm.
Our current list of participating businesses:
By The Spoonful
Daisy Kay Crystals, Coffee, & Gifts
Free Spirit Boutique By Laura Davies Carlson
Navy Rose Co.
Paper Moon
Rivertown Fine Books
The Left Bank
Treats By Taylor
Visit McGregor-Marquette, Iowa
🥜 Festival of Trees: Christmas Trivia
🥜 Festival of Trees: Christmas Trivia
As a prelude to the Festival of Trees, join us at Old Man River for Christmas Trivia. Bring a team or just yourself and we’ll help you find a team. Check back here in November for more information.
🍰 Festival of Trees: Dessert Among the Trees
🍰 Festival of Trees: Dessert Among the Trees
Join us for Dessert Among the Trees which takes place on Thursday evening during the Festival of Trees. Attendees are treated to homemade cheese and holiday music while mingling among the beautifully decorated Christmas trees. Attendees are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance at the Left Bank, City Hall or the Chamber Office. Check back here in November for more information.
🥃 Festival of Trees: Spirits of Christmas Pub Crawl
🥃 Festival of Trees: Spirits of Christmas Pub Crawl
Join us for the Spirits of Christmas Pub Crawl which takes place on Friday evening during the Festival of Trees. This cheerful social outing is sure to put you in the holiday spirit! Check back here in November for more information.
🎄 Festival of Trees
🎄 Festival of Trees
A magical small town festival complete with children’s activities, musical performances, a bake sale and a hall full of beautifully trimmed Christmas Trees. Mark your calendars to attend this special event and check back here in November for more details.
🎅🏻 Santa at the Centre
🎅🏻 Santa at the Centre
Santa will be making his annual visit to Marquette! Get your photo with Santa and enjoy holiday treats, hot chocolate and fun kid activities. Hosted by the American Legion Post #305.
🛍️ 2nd Thursday’s: Meet Me in McGregor
2nd Thursday’s are BIG here in McGregor! Several of our shops stay open until 7pm on the 2ND THURSDAY of each month. Those who shop with us on the 2nd Thursday can enter a drawing to win $25 Chamber Bucks at any participating retail location between 5 and 7pm.
Our current list of participating businesses:
By The Spoonful
Daisy Kay Crystals, Coffee, & Gifts
Free Spirit Boutique By Laura Davies Carlson
Navy Rose Co.
Paper Moon
Rivertown Fine Books
The Left Bank
Treats By Taylor
Visit McGregor-Marquette, Iowa
🪶 Migratory Bird Day
Join us for a hike Saturday May 11th at 10am and learn all about the birds that use the Mississippi river as their highway. Maybe you'll get lucky and even spot a few of the migratory birds that are flying through the area. There will also be some fun activities for the whole family to enjoy from 10am to 2pm.
Mimosas with Mom
Celebrate Mother’s Day one day early. We’ll hand out 25 gift bags to the first 25 people who purchase a Mimosa. Each bag will be unique but will include a few freebies and promotional items to help you explore the shops of McGregor and Marquette. Bring your unwanted plants to our plant swap and sale, shop our craft and plant vendors inside the Backwoods Events Center and pose for a Mother’s Day photo shoot with photographer Mary Anderson while enjoying your Mimosa. We will have n/a Mimosas as well.
Get Growing with Mom
This is an event within the same space as Mimosas with Mom. If you have plants to share and cannot attend you may drop off your donations at the McGregor Chamber of Commerce either May 9th or 10th. We will sell plants for $5 each or you can trade plants one for one.
🛍️ 2nd Thursday’s: Meet Me in McGregor
2nd Thursday’s are BIG here in McGregor! Several of our shops stay open until 7pm on the 2ND THURSDAY of each month. Those who shop with us on the 2nd Thursday can enter a drawing to win $25 Chamber Bucks at any participating retail location between 5 and 7pm.
Our current list of participating businesses:
By The Spoonful
Daisy Kay Crystals, Coffee, & Gifts
Free Spirit Boutique By Laura Davies Carlson
Navy Rose Co.
Paper Moon
Rivertown Fine Books
The Left Bank
Treats By Taylor
Visit McGregor-Marquette, Iowa
🥾Junior Ranger Day
Come visit us at Effigy Mounds between 10am and 2pm for fun activities and the opportunity to earn the Effigy Mounds Jr Ranger badge. We promise it will be fun!
Chamber Networking Breakfast
Learn about your fellow business owners. Build a connection while fueling up for a glorious day in the Ports of Discovery. Open to Chamber members and prospective chamber members. We will get an update on the construction progress at the old Schoolhouse Mall, which is now known as Driftless Station. See you there!
🥾 Volunteer Open House
Are you interested in volunteering at Effigy Mounds National Monument? Join us for a volunteer open house on Saturday, April 20th from 10am to 2pm. We will answer any questions you may have about volunteering in the park.
🦴 Before the Mounds: Paleontology at Effigy Mounds
Effigy Mounds National Monument will have the pleasure of hosting National Park Service paleontologist Justin Tweet for a lecture on his findings here at the park, Friday April 19, 2024, at 2pm. Mr. Tweet helps parks identify paleontological resources within their boundaries. Mr. Tweet will discuss his findings in the auditorium at the visitor center. Everyone is welcome to attend.
🎨 Intermediate/Advanced Felting Fun with DeeAnna Weed
Learn more about specialized techniques for decorating wet-felted objects. This class is for any felt maker who has already made a 3-dimensional object such as a bowl or tote using a resist (pattern). In this year’s class you will make a simple bowl or tote and embellish it with fabric, lace, stones, beads, etc. or by using techniques such as “cracked mud”, ruffles, or carving.
Class will be 6 hours long, including a 30-minute lunch break. Bring 2 or 3 older bath towels, a pair of sharp scissors, and a sack lunch with drink. Wool fiber, decorative yarns and fibers and other supplies and equipment will be provided. You are welcome to bring your own supplies, including pretty lace, loosely woven fabric, flat stones, or larger beads, etc. as well as your favorite tools and a “show and tell” project if you like. You will need to be able to stand for an hour or more at a time and work with your hands in an activity similar to kneading bread dough or doing body massage. Wear a top with sleeves you can roll up and sturdy, comfortable shoes. Your clothes may get a bit damp, so bring a water-resistant apron if you like.
Class size: 8
Tuition $35/
Materials Fee: $15
Total Registration: $50.00
🛍️ 2nd Thursday’s: Meet Me in McGregor
2nd Thursday’s are BIG here in McGregor! Several of our shops stay open until 7pm on the 2ND THURSDAY of each month. Those who shop with us on the 2nd Thursday can enter a drawing to win $25 Chamber Bucks at any participating retail location between 5 and 7pm.
Our current list of participating businesses:
By The Spoonful
Daisy Kay Crystals, Coffee, & Gifts
Free Spirit Boutique By Laura Davies Carlson
Navy Rose Co.
Paper Moon
Rivertown Fine Books
The Left Bank
Treats By Taylor
Visit McGregor-Marquette, Iowa
☾ Total Solar Eclipse Viewing
There will be a total solar eclipse Monday, April 8th. Join us from 12:00pm to 4:00pm to enjoy this natural event. Please bring your own solar eclipse viewing glasses. The park will also have a limited supply of solar eclipse viewing glasses and will offer supplies for making a cardboard viewer.
☾ Junior Ranger Days: Eclipse Explorer
Join us Saturday April 6th or Sunday April 7th or both days from 2-4pm for the opportunity to earn a special eclipse explorer junior ranger badge. There will be fun activities for the whole family to enjoy.
🧥 McGregor Trader’s Jubilee (Copy)
Show, Sale & Social of Old West Collectables and Reproductions
“The Premier Cowboy Event of the Midwest”
April 5th, 6th, & 7th, 2024
Admission: $5.00
Historical dress encouraged but not required. Large selection of old west gear and antique fire arms.
☾ Junior Ranger Days: Eclipse Explorer
Join us Saturday April 6th or Sunday April 7th or both days from 2-4pm for the opportunity to earn a special eclipse explorer junior ranger badge. There will be fun activities for the whole family to enjoy.
🎨 Beginning Felting Fun with DeeAnna Weed
Create a wet-felted pouch, purse or small tote using a balloon and colorful fibers. Students will have fun bouncing their balloons to start the felting process, so bring your inner child! Everyone is welcome, from complete beginners to experienced felt makers. Class will be 6 hours long, including a 30-minute lunch break. The first hour of class is really important, especially if you are a beginner, so please be on time.
Bring 2 or 3 older bath towels, a pair of sharp scissors, and a sack lunch with drink. Wool fiber, decorative yarns and fibers and other supplies and equipment will be provided. You are welcome to bring your own supplies and favorite tools as well as a “show and tell” project if you like. You will need to be able to stand for an hour or more at a time and work with your hands in an activity similar to kneading bread dough or doing body massage. Wear a top with sleeves you can roll up and sturdy, comfortable shoes. Your clothes may get a bit damp, so bring a water-resistant apron if you like.
Class size: 8
Tuition: $35/
Materials Fee: $15
Total Registration: $50.00
🧥 McGregor Trader’s Jubilee
Show, Sale & Social of Old West Collectables and Reproductions
“The Premier Cowboy Event of the Midwest”
April 5th, 6th, & 7th, 2024
Admission: $5.00
Historical dress encouraged but not required. Large selection of old west gear and antique fire arms.
🧥 McGregor Trader’s Jubilee
🧥 McGregor Trader’s Jubilee
Show, Sale & Social of Old West Collectables and Reproductions
“The Premier Cowboy Event of the Midwest”
April 5th, 6th, & 7th, 2024
Admission: $5.00
Historical dress encouraged but not required. Large selection of old west gear and antique fire arms.
🥚 Welcome Spring & Easter Egg Hunt
The Driftless Area Wetlands Centre will be hosting its annual Welcome Spring - Egg Hunt event again this year! Festivities will include all kinds of fun hands-on nature activities for kids. It's a great chance to get out and enjoy spring as a family!
🎨 Introduction to Scratchboard
Artist, Danna Fruetel is the Treasurer of the International Society of Scratchboard Artists, and President of Iowa Artists. Her workshop presentation involves learning the scratchboard technique which is a two dimensional subtractive process. Students will learn to use abrasive tools to directly remove a surface layer of dark value to expose a layer of light (usually white) value. The values are achieved by varying the amount of surface layer that is being scratched away or left intact. Danna will bring along a Value Scale for students to use. Students will use a variety of abrasive tools, including X-acto knives, scalpels and tattoo needles to scratch out different textures in the surface. The texture and form of all key elements in the composition must be created by subtractive removal. If color is added, a variety of transparent mediums will be available for use, including watercolor, ink, and fluid acrylics, but the underlying scratches must remain visible. All materials and supplies will be provided. Students will be able to take the materials used in class to complete the project at home if they wish.
See Danna’s website: dannasdesigns.com
Class size: 12
Tuition: $25/
Materials Fee: $10
Total Registration: $35.00
🪘 Learning to Play the Djembe Drum
Djembe drummer Sally Marshall of Prairie du Chien will teach the class the ancient art of drumming on the African-style Djembe drum. This versatile drum has been used in drumming circles for mind/body coordination exercises, for ceremonies, but mostly for the natural “high” created by drumming in a group. Students will learn the three basic hand positions and proper drumming techniques, followed by practice exercises to gain proficiency. Then, we will have fun learning some drumming compositions and practicing drumming together as a group. Students who have their own Djembe drum should bring it to the class. We will have six Djembe drums on hand for those who do not have a Djembe. Please note on the registration form if you need to reserve a drum.
Class size: 12
Tuition: $25
Total Registration: $25.00
🛍️ 2nd Thursday’s: Meet Me in McGregor
2nd Thursday’s are BIG here in McGregor! Several of our shops stay open until 7pm on the 2ND THURSDAY of each month. Those who shop with us on the 2nd Thursday can enter a drawing to win $25 Chamber Bucks at any participating retail location between 5 and 7pm.
Our current list of participating businesses:
By The Spoonful
Daisy Kay Crystals, Coffee, & Gifts
Free Spirit Boutique By Laura Davies Carlson
Navy Rose Co.
Paper Moon
Rivertown Fine Books
The Left Bank
Treats By Taylor
Visit McGregor-Marquette, Iowa
Backwoods Bar & Grill also offers dinner specials and Trivia on Thursday nights during the winter beginning at 7 p.m. The last 2024 Trivia event will be Thursday, March 28th.
💫 Friends Helping Friends Benefit & Cancer Drive
Friends Helping Friends is hosting a Benefit & Cancer Drive event on Saturday, March 9th at the Backwoods event center in McGregor. Proceeds from this event will go to Charlie Mason, who has been on a long journey with cancer, and Josh Chappell who is currently awaiting his 3rd kidney transplant as a result of a congenital defect at birth.
10a - 6p: Silent Auction
11a - 3p: Face Painting & Hair Feathers
11:30 Bart BINGO @ Pocket City Pub
11:30 Euchre @ Jade’s River Queen
4-6:30p: Pork Sandwich Meal (Free Will Donation)
7p: Live Auction
This event will also include a 50/50 raffle and a bake sale.
For more information or to make a donation to the auction or silent auction, please contact:
Mary (563)880-2130
Mindy (308)250-1494
Cindy (563)880-9991
🎨 Watercolor Batik: Daisies painting 8 x 10
Presented by Natalie Campbell of Glen Haven. Join Natalie in learning to how to paint a lovely watercolor batik of daisies. This process is an amazing technique that combines melted wax and watercolors on rice paper to create a batik effect. Natalie will guide the class through the step-by-step process involved in creating this uniquely beautiful composition. This class is suitable for beginners. All paints and other materials will be provided.
Class size: 15 Tuition: $25/
Materials Fee: $10
Total Registration: $35.00
🎨 Watercolor painting: Fanciful Goat Portrait 9” x 12”
Presented by Natalie Campbell of Glen Haven. Natalie will guide the class in a portrait painting of a goat. Don’t worry if you have not painted before, Natalie will walk you through step-by-step on how to complete this charming composition. She will show you how to transfer the drawing to your watercolor paper, guide you through painting each section of the composition and show how to finish it with a mat and frame. All paints and other materials for this project will be supplied.
Class size: 15
Tuition: $25/
Materials Fee: $10
Total Registration: $35.00