Dropping of the Carp

Carpfest Schedule
Carpfest Schedule

The Dropping of the Carp Committee and PdC Parks & Recreation Department has announced their upcoming events for this year’s 17th Annual New Years Eve Dropping of the Carp and CarpFest held December 26th-January 1st at various locations within the community. This family-friendly event brings the community and people throughout the country into Prairie du Chien. The celebration begins with the Lucky Coloring Contest and ends with the famous Dropping of Lucky the Carp(who you can kiss for good luck) and who is lowered just before midnight on New Year’s Eve at Lucky Park. Additional you can enjoy a huge bonfire, meet the Carp King, listen to great music, and see an excellent fireworks show!

Just a  great way to celebrate the new year!

For more information on how you can enjoy this fun-filled event contact the PdC Tourism Info at 1-800-732-1673 or PdC Parks & Recreation Department at 608-326-7207.

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MESSAGE FROM THE PRAIRIE DU CHIEN PUBLIC LIBRARY

MESSAGE FROM THE PRAIRIE DU CHIEN PUBLIC LIBRARY

Prairie du Chien Public Library will be closed Thursday, November 2nd to Wednesday, November 8th.   The Library will open on Wednesday, November 8th at St. John’s School.  Please use the east side entrance behind the school.  If anyone can help with the move or has boxes, contact the Library at 326-6211 or Linda Munson at 329-2939.  For further information, check the Library website at pdcpubliclibrary.org or the Library Facebook Page.

Thank you,

Library Staff.

Oktoberfest Events – October 21

Octoberfest eventsParade 10am-begins at Peoples State Bank to Oktoberfest Grounds (line up on Michigan St. near Peoples State Bank at 9am) 10am Disc Golf Tournament begins sponsored by PdC Rotary Club

11-11:30 am PDC HS Band w/National Anthem of USA and Germany& Boy Scouts Pledge of Allegiance in Musik tent sponsored by Peoples State Bank

11am Master Gardens Displays begins sponsored by Crawford County Master Gardeners

11am Craft Vendors begin

11am Kids Inflatables/Children Activities begins
Sponsored by Kiwanis Club and Crawford County Master Gardeners

11am Fisch Races Begin sponsored by PdC Parks & Rec Department

11am Authentic German Food begins in Fernsehen (Food) Tent sponsored by Huckleberrys

11am Oktoberfest Beverages begins at Potosi Rolling Bar
Sponsored by Wisconsin Distributors & Potosi Brewery

11am Hammerschlagen begins sponsored by Nelson True Value

11am Badger Game Begins in Fernsehen Tent sponsored by Althoff Television Center

11:30am Disc Golf Tournament Winners Announced in Musik Tent

11:30- 1:00pm Mollie B with the Jim Busta Band and Karl sponsored by PdC Tourism Council

12Noon Euchre Tournament begins sponsored by Eagles Club of PdC

1:00-1:30pm Masskrugstemmen/ Beer Stein Holding Contest
Sponsored by Potosi Brewery & Wisconsin Distributors

1:30-2:00pm LaCrosse Oktoberfest Singers
Sponsored by PdC Tourism Council

2:00-3:15 Mollie B with Jim Busta Band and Karl
Sponsored by PdC Tourism Council

3:15-3:30pm Canine Costume Contest sponsored by Rivers and Bluffs

3:30-4:00pm LaCrosse Oktoberfest Singers

4:00-5:00pm Mollie B with Jim Busta Band and Karl
Sponsored by PdC Tourism Council