Activity & Events

2010 Calendar of Events


(click on link to see full year of events)

MARCH EVENTS

March 13          Lions Fish Boil at the Legion
March 16          District 300 Foundation Pot O' Gold Raffle & Party
March 27          Spring into La Crescent - Business Expo and Chili Cook-off

March 27          ECFE Family Fair - Middle School Gym

APRIL EVENTS

April 16             La Crescent Area Historical Society Annual Meeting                          April 17             Neighbors Day
April 23             Crucifixion Parish Gala

MAY EVENTS

May                   Apple Blossom Time
May 1                Applefest Button Kick Off 

May                   Community Planting

La Crescent Apple Festival

     The Apple Festival is La Crescent's major community festival held the third weekend of September. Thousands of visitors watch the parade on Sunday. Stop at the pie tent to buy a whole apple pie or enjoy a slice at the chicken-que tent. Call 800-926-9480 for a complete schedule of activities for visiting the Apple Capital of Minnesota during Apple Festival, 

Arts & Crafts Fair

     Each year, during Applefest, the La Crescent Chamber of Commerce sponsors an Arts and Crafts Fair at the Elementary School. Vendors offering a variety of products bring their wares to La Crescent for this event. 

     To reserve a vendor spot, click HERE, for a Word format registration form.

Flea Market

     Each year, during Applefest, the Chamber also sponsors a Flea Market on the Elementary School Playground. 

     To reserve a vendor spot, click HERE, for a Word format registration form.

Classic Car Show

     On the Saturday of Applefest, the chamber sponsors a Classic Car Show. Dash plaques are awarded to first 100 vehicles each year.

Slice of Life 5K Run/Walk

     On the fourth Saturday in June each year, the La Crescent Chamber of Commerce sponsors this run/walk. Applications are available in late May or early June at the Chamber office and at various other locations throughout the city. Proceeds from the event are shared with civic and community organizations.

For registration forms click HERE.

Christmas in La Crescent

     The La Crescent Chamber of Commerce host a Winter Parade  on the 2nd Friday in December.  Join your friends and neighbors as Santa arrives downtown to open the holiday season in La Crescent.  Retailers offer products and services to help you with your Christmas plans, choirs serenade shoppers, Apple Annies join in caroling and the city's Christmas trees are lit for the season.  Children can send a "Letter to Santa." A collection box is placed at the local library, and Santa answers each letter received.