La Crescent Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism

09/14/2026

Got an event coming up in La Crescent? We’d love to help spread the word!

The La Crescent Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism offers a Community Calendar on our website where you can submit your events for free. This includes festivals, fundraisers, special events, and community organization meetings that are open to the public.

It’s a great way to let residents and visitors know what’s happening in our community!

👉 Submit your events here: https://www.explorelacrescent.com/events/community/add/

Let’s work together to keep our community connected and informed!

09/10/2026

09/10/2026

📸 Throwback Thursday!

Let’s take a trip back to the 1960s with this black-and-white photo of Overhouse Cash & Carry, located at 201 N. Elm Street in La Crescent.

Over the years, this building has had several lives! Before becoming the La Crescent Christian Child Center, the building was also home to a beauty shop. In 1987, the La Crescent Christian Child Center was owned by Lois Weinbender.

And if you grew up here, you may remember it by another name — “Snoopy School!” 🐶 The building became well known for the Snoopy sign displayed outside.

It’s amazing how one building can hold so many chapters of La Crescent history! ❤️

📸 Photo: Howard Colvin Collection, 1960s
📚 Historical information provided by the La Crescent Area Historical Society

Do you remember Overhouse Cash & Carry, the beauty shop, or Snoopy School? Share your memories with us! 👇

09/08/2026

🍎 🦁 Do you have your tickets yet for the La Crescent Lions Club - MN Chicken-Q? 🦁 🍎

All profits go directly back into charitable community projects! ❤️

Tickets available here at our office, as well as at ThorsonGraphics.

Meal pickup at ESB Banking & Insurance - Sunday, September 20!

09/03/2026

📸 Throwback Thursday!

Take a trip back to the 1960s with this wonderful photo of the Panorama Motel in La Crescent!

Owned by Caroline & Jerry Hafner, the Panorama Motel was a familiar stop for travelers visiting the area. Today, the property is home to the Mosher Veterans Home in Dresbach.

This historic image comes from the Howard Colvin/La Crosse Tribune Photo Collection, preserved by the La Crosse Public Library Archives.

📸 Photo & historical information provided by the La Crescent Area Historical Society
Learn more about local history: https://lacrescenthistory.org/

What do you remember about the Panorama Motel? Share your memories or stories in the comments! 👇

09/01/2026

We're just over a week away from seeing these riders meet challenging climbs that push limits and technical descents that test their skills!

This one is for the girls! Next time you're in need for a girls trip getaway visit the La Crosse Region and see what all the hype is about! There's so many things to do, whether you're looking for a weekend of relaxation or want to cross off that itinerary, we have it all!

08/31/2026

Get ready to treasure hunt your way through the Root River Valley! 🛍️🍂

The Root River Trail Towns 65-Mile Garage Sale returns Friday & Saturday, September 11–12, with sales stretching through communities across Bluff Country.

There’s no starting or ending point—pick a town, follow the master map, and make your own route as you hunt for bargains, hidden gems and one-of-a-kind finds along the way.

🗺️ New sales will continue to be added to the master map right up until event weekend, so be sure to check back as Sept. 11–12 gets closer.

Make a day (or a weekend) of it: shop the sales, grab a bite, explore our downtowns and enjoy the Root River Valley as summer gives way to fall.

👉 More information and the link to the master sale map can be found at the link in the comments.

08/27/2026

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Step back to the 1960s with this look at the La Crescent-Hokah Times Chief, once located on South Walnut Street, just south of Main Street and connected to the post office.

The newspaper was originally owned by Ralph Kuehn, but at the time this photo was taken, it was owned by Bob Formal. Over the years, this familiar building has seen many transformations. After the newspaper offices, it became Pollack's Furniture Store, followed by Witt's.

Today, the building continues to be a part of downtown La Crescent's story. It's now owned by Nolop Properties, with Corky's Pizza occupying the second doorway and Corky's Event Room located in the third doorway.

It's incredible how one building can tell the story of generations of local businesses and the people who made them part of our community.

💬 Do you remember picking up the Times Chief, shopping at Pollack's or Witt's, or have another memory of this building? We'd love to hear your stories in the comments!

📷 Photo: 1960s | La Crosse Public Library Archives, Howard Colvin/La Crosse Tribune Photo Collection
📸 Photo & Historical Information provided by La Crescent Area Historical Society
https://lacrescenthistory.org/