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Events Near Prairie Du Chien WI

Holiday Gift and Craft Fair

Saturday, Nov 23, 2024 at 10:00am
Prairie du Chien Parks and Recreation Department
Prairie du Chien, WI
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Turkey Trot

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 8:30am
West Union, IA
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Turkey Trot

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 9:00am
Wahlert Catholic High School
Dubuque, IA
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Rotary Club of Manchester Turkey Trot 5K and Walk

Saturday, Nov 30, 2024 at 9:00am
Manchester, IA
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Festival of Trees

Wednesday, Dec 4, 2024 at 6:00pm
Old Man River Restaurant & Brewery
Mc Gregor, IA
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Fayette Co. Virtual Auction

Fayette Co. Virtual Auction

Saturday, Dec 28, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Oelwein, IA
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Dubuque Struttin Spurs, IA

Saturday, Feb 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Dubuque, IA
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Houston County, MN

Houston County, MN

Friday, Mar 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Caledonia, MN
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North East IA Full Strut Banquet

North East IA Full Strut Banquet

Saturday, Mar 15, 2025 at
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Maquoketa Valley Struttin Toms

Thursday, Mar 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Manchester, IA
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Bluff Country Long Spurs, WI

Saturday, Mar 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Prairie Du Chien, WI
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Fayette Co. Gun Bash

Fayette Co. Gun Bash

Saturday, Aug 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Oelwein, IA
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Tri-State Gobblers

Tri-State Gobblers

Saturday, Oct 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Cuba City, WI
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